Sun Lawyers Calpe - Calp, Alicante

Fergus Mc Donald

We recently purchased an apartment in Calpe, Spain and used Sun Lawyers as our legal advisors. We dealt with Joanna in the Calpe office. It was clearly outlined to us at the start what was involved, the timeline, how the legal process in Spain worked and the cost of tax, notary and their own legal fees. Joanna's response to our emails was top notch and she ensured the entire process went smoothly and efficiently. At the closing of the purchase which could be intimidating given the language difficulties, Joanna was super and ensured we knew exactly what was happening. We would have no hesitation in recommending Sun Lawyers and Joanna.

Regards

Fergus & Grainne, Dublin, Ireland

Tobi Patrizia

After the purchase of our home in August 2022, we were told by Sunlawyers via email in September 2022 that the IBI property tax was going to be on direct debit the following year. Since this is one of the services for which we paid their very expensive property purchase legal fee, we trusted them to look after this matter and keep us informed on any important update relevant to us on this topic. One year later, in November 2023, we have to pay a penalty for the delayed payment of IBI, because we never received the invoice in time, as the Suma (the tax agency in charge of property taxes) sent it to Sunlawyers in August 2023, who were still considered our legal representative for the Suma without us being aware of it.

What shocked me the most was Joanna intimidating and blaming tone to us, her clients, after confronting her with the facts with written evidence (anyone wanting to see this, please contact me). Not a word of apology (what usually companies with integrity do, when they commit an act of negligence), nor any acknowledgment on her side of the fact that their address should have not been given to Suma on our account one year after the purchase of the home, and if it still was, we should have been informed from them about it.

She showed absolute disregard for the evidence (so much for a lawyer) and absolutely no remorse for their disservice to us, her clients, on the contrary she made unfounded accusations to us, avoiding taking any responsibility in the matter.

NOW in December 20 2023, more than one year after the purchase of the home, after all what happened and my persistent request, they finally send us the official document to sign in order to discharge them from any Suma communications in our name. No words of apology for the fact that we paid a penalty for their negligence of not having done this one year ago.

Be VERY WARY of this law firm. My impression, after all this, is that they take advantage of foreigners who do not speak Spanish and therefore cannot navigate the Spanish bureaucratic system. They avoid taking any responsibility for their negligence by aggressively blaming the clients back, when confronted with facts. Their clients are for the most non-Spanish speaking and therefore can easily be taken advantage of with such intimidating tactics. I am available to help anyone having a bad experience with this lawyer, as I can navigate the Spanish burocratic system more now and I speak Spanish.
I find it shameful how they behaved and want to offer my help to any innocent client victim of such behaviour from this law firm.

Steve Kelly

We were introduced to Joanna from Sun Lawyers Calpe Office to assist us with the purchase of a property in Altea Hills. We have to say we have never experienced such professional, efficient and friendly service before.
Within 8 weeks from putting an offer in and it being accepted, Joanna looked after everything, ensuring the transaction process was painless, correct and smooth.
We cannot recommend Sun Lawyers enough and will certainly be continuing to use their services in the future. A massive thank you to Joanna and the Calpe Sun Lawyers team from Steve kelly and Pooja Surani.

Spain Right Now

Unfortunately in Spain finding a trustworthy and reliable lawyer is not easy. The experience shared here is soon to be published in the media, this story is about how a hardworking family who sought legal assistance. Having explained the circumstances to Jose Maria Lomax lawyer it was agreed to hold to account and make a claim against the competitor business.
A number of incidents had occurred causing damages to the family business, loss in trade, and a lot of anxiety and stress.

The legal assistance offered by Jose Maria Lomax owner and solicitor at Sun Lawyers in Calpe

The good news was that eventually after several years and a number of court trials Sun lawyers managed to win the case on appeal on the behalf of the complainant.

The bad news was that Sun Lawyers without any permission or agreement of the claimant changed the claim from a criminal offense to a civil case against the offenders.

Why?

This question can only cast doubt and further questions, is the integrity of this law firm and in particular Jose Maria Lomax as a lawyer.

The doubts and strange circumstances told in the full story about Sun Lawyers who did not claim any legal expenses from the offenders, after having won the case in a civil court.

Without legal rights, Sun Lawyers has not paid the compensation awarded to the claimant. The documents and agreement were clear that Sun Lawyers would charge 5000 euros for their work, they received 2,500 in advance and made the agreement to claim the other 2,500 euros from the defendant upon a successful court ruling.

When Sun Lawyers failed to claim costs and protect the defendant from further losses they then kept the compensation money.

Why did they change the case from the criminal court to the civil court? These questions have been put to the firm and their answers will be published so that anyone who is interested.

Right now it is recommended that you should go to another legal firm if you don't want to waste your money, be misled, or end up out of pocket. Read the full story, which will demonstrate exactly what awful, underhanded, and unprofessional services Sun Lawyers provide.

Hudson Jarvis

The process of buying a spanish property felt quite daunting, Joanna's and her teams invaluable knowledge and support made the journey much easier. Highly reccomended.

Gemma Davies

To all the ladles at caple sun lawyers
Wow!!.. what can I say ..you have all been amazing though out .can't thank you all enough for your help and support and for your step by step guide making thing easier for us to understand the process 5 ? we will continue to use your services for the future highly recommended ? Kind regards gemma

David Moisey

Joanna helped us with the purchase of our vacation home in the Costa Blanca and was invaluable to the process.

Gerrich Schoels

Excellent service!!