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Who it is for
The commercial courts hear the disputes that arise from business activity: unfair competition, intellectual and industrial property, directors' liability, challenges to corporate resolutions, substantial commercial contracts and negotiable instruments, among other matters. The service is for companies or individuals with a dispute in any of these areas, whether you are the party bringing the proceedings or the one served with the claim. The court's specialisation calls for technical argument tailored to the subject matter. By the close of the engagement you will have had specialist representation at every step and the dispute will have been resolved.
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Deliverables
The commercial jurisdiction demands technical command of each subject matter: unfair competition, intellectual property, directors' liability, substantial commercial contracts. This service covers the whole process at a fixed fee, with the procedural position built from the outset for the court that will hear the matter. The Strategy Memorandum sets out the roadmap with candour about the merits. Every step is included, however many there turn out to be. You know from day one what it will cost and what the representation covers.
A 60-minute working session by video call in which we analyse your situation, your specific needs and our ability to help you. We assess whether we can take on the matter and give you the fixed price in advance. You can book it directly through the Google Calendar link on our website and pay €90 by Stripe.
Document produced once the engagement is accepted, setting out the agreed legal strategy for the matter. It specifies the procedural approach, the main arguments, the evidence to be deployed and the objectives of the proceedings. It is the roadmap for the case and the reference point for any subsequent tactical decision.
A step required before court proceedings under Organic Law 1/2025 on measures for the efficiency of the Justice Service. Comprises the choice of a reasonable alternative dispute resolution mechanism, suited to the specific case and genuinely aimed at settlement, not merely at satisfying the admissibility requirement.
Drafting and filing of the document initiating proceedings, in which the client's claims are brought, the facts are set out with legal precision and the relief sought is grounded in the applicable law and case law. Signed and filed before the competent court, with the documentary evidence properly ordered and referenced.
Drafting and filing of the defence against the claim brought by the opposing party. Analyses the claimant's pleas, raises the applicable procedural and substantive objections and sets out the client's legal position together with the evidence supporting it. Includes a counterclaim where appropriate.
Ongoing attention to the matter between the main steps: deadline control, procedural or administrative follow-up, response to requests for correction and management of court notifications. The client hears from us each time there is a development in the file, and never has to ask in order to know what is happening.
Preparation for and attendance at the pre-trial hearing in ordinary civil proceedings under article 414 of the Spanish Civil Procedure Act: resolution of procedural defects, final definition of the subject matter of the dispute, and the proposal and admission of evidence. This is the step that sets the perimeter of the debate at trial, and where much of the outcome is decided.
Preparation for and attendance at the trial hearing: organisation of the evidence, formulation of closing submissions and oral defence of the client's claims before the court. Includes prior analysis of the evidentiary outcome, adjustment of the argumentative strategy and management of the proceedings through to notification of judgment.
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Timeline
At PASSAS we work fast, and we intend to be faster than the competition without losing quality along the way. That is why we like to tell you how long you will wait for your service. It is an indicative figure, since some engagements are more complex than others. The Engagement Letter sets out a deadline tailored to your matter, one we will do everything we can to meet, or to beat. That is our commitment to quality.
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Fees
We tell you what you will pay for your service: at PASSAS we work with a transparent fee policy. That said, we are not a marketplace. Every service is tailored and the fees follow the workload borne by the lawyer in charge. Even so, we want to give you an indicative price for this service, so that deciding to instruct us and booking your virtual consultation is easier.
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Frequently asked questions
Disputes arising from business activity: unfair competition, intellectual and industrial property, directors' liability, challenges to corporate resolutions, distribution and agency agreements, negotiable instruments and insolvency, among other matters. A dispute does not reach this jurisdiction simply because a business is involved, and establishing which court has jurisdiction is the first decision in the engagement.
From €4,000 + VAT, at a fixed price agreed in the engagement letter before we begin. The exact figure depends on the amount at stake and the technical complexity of the subject matter, and never exceeds 20% of the amount in dispute. The fees of the procurador, the court agent required in Spanish proceedings, are folded into the fixed price once that appointment is made.
Yes, at the same price and with the same scope. Being the defendant carries its own urgency, because the period for filing a defence in ordinary proceedings is twenty working days from service and cannot be extended. If you have already been served, the Virtual Consultation should be immediate.
Yes. Cross-border commercial disputes are part of the practice, and we work with clients in Spanish, English, German and French. Two practical points are worth knowing in advance: the proceedings themselves run in Spanish, so corporate and contractual documents in another language will need a sworn translation, and representation requires a power of attorney granted before a notary and apostilled, or granted electronically before the court.
We accept court work from €10,000 at stake upwards. Below that figure, once legal fees, the procurador and the risk on costs are taken together, the economic outcome rarely justifies the proceedings, and the sensible route is usually an out of court solution. If your situation fits, you can book a 60 minute Virtual Consultation for €90 (VAT included), deductible from the first invoice if we go on to accept the engagement.
Email us at hola@passas.io, no strings attached, or fill in the form below and we will reply within 24 hours:
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Your lawyers
60 minutes on Google Meet with a qualified lawyer specialising in TechLaw, litigation or international law. €90 including VAT, deducted from the first invoice if we take on your matter. You leave with legal judgement and a fixed price for whatever comes next.
