Your English-Speaking, Dual-Qualified Lawyer in Spain
Martin Hayes is a dual-qualified lawyer (Abogado in Spain and Solicitor in Ireland) who has been delivering expert legal services to international clients in Spain since 2004. At SWAN Partners Tax & Legal, Martin is a partner who specialises in:
- International Private Client Services
- Spanish Civil Law
- Probate & Inheritance Law
- Spanish Property Transactions
- Litigation before the Spanish Courts
Legal Expertise, Local Knowledge with International Know-how
Whether you’re investing in Spanish real estate, navigating probate matters, or relocating to Spain, Martin provides straightforward, transparent legal advice. He helps clients overcome language and cultural barriers, ensuring peace of mind and full understanding every step of the way.
From property law to complex estate planning, Martin delivers practical, no-nonsense legal solutions tailored to your needs.
Trusted by International Clients Worldwide
Martin provides remote consultations via Zoom and Microsoft Teams, meaning you can access high-quality legal support whether you’re in London, Dublin, New York, Los Angeles, or already living in Spain.
Martin’s commitment is to deliver clear, cost-effective legal services using modern technology to keep clients fully informed throughout the process.
Recognised Legal Professional
- Featured in Best Lawyers in Spain for Real Estate Law
- Included in lawyers lists by various Embassies in Spain
- Member of the Bar Association of Valencia (ICAV) and the Law Society of Ireland
- Regular Contributer to News & Media
Beyond Expat Services – Legal Solutions for Private and Corporate Clients
Martin works with both private individuals and companies looking to invest, settle, or do business in Spain. As a partner at SWAN Partners, a full-service business law firm, he offers a depth of service a range of services expatriate and non-resident clients—including corporate structuring, complex cross-border transactions, and tax planning.
Whether you’re buying a holiday home or bringing your business to Spain, Martin ensures a smooth, secure legal process from start to finish.
Need Help with Spanish Legal Matters?
This site is designed for English-speaking clients who need reliable legal guidance in Spain. Martin combines local legal expertise with international insight—making him your go-to legal advisor in Spain.
Latest Law News:
Spanish Property Purchase in Valencia Spain
A Helping Hand in English – Legal Services in Valencia, Spain
We first met Martin when we were undertaking the purchase of our flat. He managed to complete the transaction within around 7 weeks, which is amazing considering we were based in the UK at the time and the Spanish bureaucracy.
Post Purchase Support in English to New Residents
Since completing our purchase Martin has continued to support us via […]
Brexit Spain – Advice for British Expats
Brexit Spain
The British ambassador to Spain Simon Manley, who is a most active user of social media, was quick to take to Twitter to explain what the outcome of the Brexit Referendum means for British expats living in Spain.
Over the next couple of weeks we will be publishing a series of articles discussing Brexit so as to continue to provide you […]
Martin Hayes Addresses Dublin Solicitors Bar Association Conference In Madrid
Martin was delighted to be invited to speak at the DSBA’s Annual Conference in Madrid. The event was a great success bringing together over 150 solicitors from the Dublin area from a broad spectrum of legal practice. Martin’s address set out his experience as an Irish Solicitor taking the step of qualifying as a Spanish Abogado. He then made key observations in the differences between practising in Spain and Ireland. While he sought […]