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Litigation law firm Madrid

How a case is run decides how it ends. We conduct civil and criminal proceedings across Spain, from the claim to the enforcement of judgment.

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01 Civil law
02 Criminal law
03 Banking law
04 Road traffic accidents
01 — Specialist areas

Specialist areas
within litigation

Each one has its own page setting out the procedure and the deadlines.

02 — Litigation

If your matter has to go to court, we defend it in any court in Spain.

Escalera & Tuset · Litigation department

Conducting cases before courts across Spain.
Not sure? Give us a call 911 923 480 We reply within the same working day. First consultation free.

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03 — What we do

We are with you from the first meeting to enforcement

One named lawyer handles your matter from beginning to end.

Claims and defences

Drafting and conducting ordinary and fast-track proceedings.

Interim measures

Freezing orders, registry entries and stays to make sure a future judgment can be enforced.

Evidence and hearings

Proposing, presenting and challenging evidence; attendance at the hearing.

Appeals

Appeals to the provincial courts and cassation appeals to the Supreme Court.

Enforcement of judgments

Enforcement of judgments, enforceable instruments and arbitral awards.

Order for payment and bill of exchange procedures

Fast recovery of documented debts.

Criminal procedure

Investigation, trial and appeals, acting for the defence or the prosecution.

Arbitration and mediation

Negotiation and mediation beforehand; in civil matters, attempting them has been a requirement before suing since 2025.
04 — How we work

This is how we start to resolve your case

You will know who is handling your matter, what your options are and what it is going to cost. No surprises.

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  1. You call or write to us

    On +34 911 923 480 or through the form. We get back to you within the same working day; if someone is in custody, we attend.

  2. We study the case

    We review the police report or the complaint and tell you what your real options are, with their deadlines and their risks.

  3. A fixed quote

    We give you the cost of the solutions on the table before we start. With no obligation.

  4. We get to work

    A named lawyer handles your matter and keeps you informed at every stage of the procedure.

05 — Questions

What people ask us before they instruct us

How long it takes varies a great deal depending on the court and the type of proceedings, and appeals add time. We give you a realistic estimate at the first consultation.

In most civil and criminal proceedings, yes. We work with trusted procuradores across Spain and coordinate everything for you.

Almost always. The deadlines are short and vary with the type of proceedings, from 5 to 30 days, so it is worth calling us as soon as you receive the notification.

We start enforcement and the seizure of accounts, wages, vehicles or property to recover what the judgment awarded, to the extent that the debtor has assets that can be seized.

A written quote, broken down by stage: claim, evidence and appeal. If the judge orders the other side to pay costs, you may recover part of what you have spent, within the limits the law sets; the opposite risk also exists, and we explain it before we start.

The Escalera & Tuset team at work in the office
06 — Quote

Tell us about your case. We call you today

First consultation free and with no obligation. If someone is being held in custody right now, call us directly: we attend the police station or the duty court.

911 923 480

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07 — In detail

More about litigation

What is litigation law?

Litigation law, or procedural law, is an area of public law covering all the rules and procedures that give shape to court proceedings. That is why knowing it is essential when it comes to framing any case.

In other words, procedural law sets out the mechanisms our legislation provides for resolving disputes in court. It is divided into two main branches. On the one hand, civil procedure, which covers the procedures used to resolve every kind of dispute where no punishable breach of the law is involved. Through it, people go to the courts to defend their legitimate rights.

On the other hand there is criminal procedure, which covers all the rules and methods by which criminal proceedings between the State and private individuals are conducted. Put another way, it governs how trials are run where a punishable breach of the law is involved. That is why knowing it thoroughly matters so much when you are taking part in one of those cases. Having the professionals at Escalera & Tuset alongside you can make the difference. Do you need help? Put yourself in our hands.

Spanish rules of procedure

Are you looking for advice on facing civil proceedings? Count on us. Are you looking for advice on facing criminal proceedings? Count on us. Whatever your problem, we put everything we know about the fundamentals of civil procedure at your disposal. We guide you through the whole process so that you have absolutely nothing to worry about. In the end, these are confusing processes for anyone who is not familiar with procedural law.

That is why at Escalera & Tuset we work tirelessly to give our clients not only the knowledge they need to get through the various court processes, but also the kind of personal attention that turns seeing a case through into a far more human service. We are litigation specialists, yes. But above all we are a law firm built on the quality of how we treat clients. That is what sets our litigation practice apart.

Working as a litigation firm in Madrid gives us enormous satisfaction.

But it also brings added pressure: we want to live up to each and every client who places their trust in our services, and to live up to what their cases need. With that in mind, every litigation specialist at Escalera & Tuset is genuinely enthusiastic about this area of law. Here, training and the search for new knowledge are part of every day.

What are you looking for in a litigator? On the one hand, and above all, someone who knows in depth and in full detail the mechanisms and rules that govern your case. You want the procedure to be as straightforward, as easy and as successful as it can be. On the other hand, someone who knows how to listen to you, understand you and give you solutions that are right for you and you alone. You want to feel supported. At Escalera & Tuset you will find that. You will find the litigation specialist you need so much.

Lawyers specialising in litigation

Working as a litigation firm in Madrid gives us enormous satisfaction. But it also brings added pressure: we want to live up to each and every client who places their trust in our services, and to live up to what their cases need. With that in mind, every litigation specialist at Escalera & Tuset is genuinely enthusiastic about this area of law. Here, training and the search for new knowledge are part of every day.

What are you looking for in a litigator? On the one hand, and above all, someone who knows in depth and in full detail the mechanisms and rules that govern your case. You want the procedure to be as straightforward, as easy and as successful as it can be. On the other hand, someone who knows how to listen to you, understand you and give you solutions that are right for you and you alone. You want to feel supported. At Escalera & Tuset you will find that. You will find the litigation specialist you need so much.

If you need lawyers in Madrid to advise you, Escalera & Tuset is the answer. If you need lawyers who can defend you, Escalera & Tuset is the answer. If you need information, Escalera & Tuset is the answer. We are here purely to help you in the way you need. Get in touch now.