Hugo Navarrete Lawyer

Hugo is an absolute gem of a lawyer. He was recommended as an English speaking lawyer who handles property transactions in Spain via a FaceBook group. I'm so glad to have had his attentive, detail-focused help al through the process of selling my much-loved place in Catalunya, and it was a pleasure to be accompanied throughout by his knowledge, professionalism and really warm and unpretentious personality, too. His fee included the preparatory work and accompanying me on the day of signing. Excellent. I am very pleased.

Thanks to Hugo we were able to sit in an informal environment and talk through a question relating to a property which we own in Barcelona. His expert knowledge of the local context made it possible for him to give advice on our particular situation. A single consultation has enabled us to put into action a series of practical steps to protect our interests.

I found Hugo through a Google search for property lawyers who are ethical and speak English. From the beginning, the process of buying property in Spain was very intimidating. My level of Spanish was not sufficient to navigate the complexities of Spanish law and bureaucracy. Hugo was incredibly quick to respond to my initial inquiry, and I soon realized that even when he was not immediately available, he would always call back within a couple of hours. This promptness was very reassuring during such a stressful time.

Hugo is not only professional and diligent but also friendly and personable. From our first interaction, I felt confident that I had found someone who genuinely had my best interests at heart. His transparent approach and kindness made me feel supported throughout the entire process. Hugo’s patience in explaining each step in detail was invaluable; he ensured that I understood everything clearly and felt comfortable moving forward.

Thanks to Hugo, what could have been a daunting and overwhelming experience was transformed into a smooth and successful journey. His meticulous attention to detail and unwavering support made all the difference. I highly recommend Hugo to anyone in need of a reliable and ethical property lawyer in Spain. He truly made a significant positive impact on my property-buying experience.

Hugo is excellent - he is kind, efficient and smart. Hugo helped me with a rental contract ending and negotiating a new apartment contract.

He answered his mobile phone the first time I tried to call him and by the next morning I had what I needed.

He even followed up with me before my meeting in case I had any questions.

I felt very supported by Hugo and he was not annoyed with all my questions, he was so patient.

I speak Spanish but spoke to Hugo in English as it’s my native language and I prefer it in legal matters.

I highly recommend Hugo!

I recently used Hugo to help purchase my first apartment in Barcelona. My Estate Agents advice was to just use a Notary but I am so glad I chose to use a solicitor too. Without Hugo´s help the apartment purchase would not have gone through. There are so many different steps that no one tells you about. Always use a solicitor too and Hugo is great. A really nice guy, knows the process well and was able to fix problems quickly to ensure the purchase happened on time. I am so grateful for his help to for fill what has been a dream of mine for a long time. I hope we stay in touch and I could not recommend Hugo more.

I called this number randomly trying to get information about agency fees and if they are corrupt or not. Even though this isn’t what Hugo does — he was kind enough to stay on the phone with me and explain me the entire process. Free of charge. Unbelievable kindness. Hugo is one of the most genuine lawyers I’ve ever spoken with.

They say every man should always have a reliable attorney in his corner. I’ll definitely be doing business with Hugo going forward 🙌🏼

Hugo achieves the perfect balance between absolute professional and stressless but fun person to work with through complicated legal processes. He responds fast to queries and understands timelines and deadlines. Having him as an ally throughout any process just makes it so much easier. Perfect legal support for someone who isn't familiar with the Spanish nuances. Highly recommended.

I found Hugo through an Online search and after reading the reviews I met with him. All those positive reviews are accurate and even short to commend on the qualities and service level Hugo provides.

First, I am writing this review a little over 6 months from my first interaction with Hugo and after the apartment purchase is completed, all my questions are answered and there is literally nothing pending. And I can tell you that I am grateful to have chosen to work with Hugo. The type of purchase I went for (which is my first apt purchase by the way) was not straight forward as it was Bare ownership/ usufructo type of sale. Hugo let all the effort and discussions with a highly ethical and moral compass that considered the Seller and buyer equally. He was very patient, and really walked us through all the details and legal possible loopholes.

He ensured that we are covered, helped negotiate with realtor / buyer and ensured that we are exposed or duped.

The real estate agent was not straight forward and hid a few pieces of information that at the time of signing the sale caused a tax issue that risked the sale and exposed financially a little bit. Hugo was on top of it, ensured we know all our rights as buyer and devised a contract with realtor to legally protect us and get back our financial exposure. And imagine, he did all this without asking for a money of his fees!! In fact, I have been chasing him to pay his fees and he has pushing back to ensure everything is complete and we don't have anything pending before sending his invoice.

Highly recommended!!

Thank you Hugo ❤🙏

Hugo made my property purchase in Sitges very straight forward and he gave me complete piece of mind . He even helped me in setting up a Spanish bank account and he’ll continue to help me with certain tax advice. I’d recommend him to anyone. Hugo also got NIE numbers for myself & my wife very, very quickly . It would have taken us far longer personally

We recently purchased a property in Spain, and found Hugo through a Google search. From the outset, we found him to be very upfront and direct, and he had our trust from the start. He was diligent and thorough, and had our best interests throughout. Although we were in Ireland, we were very comfortable knowing that Hugo was watching out for us. We can’t thank or recommend Hugo highly enough, he really looks after his clients. Pat & Gillian

We highly recommend Hugo as a lawyer for first-time homebuyers like us, expats navigating the Barcelona real estate market. He's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about his clients. Hugo's proactive approach, including two trips to the municipality at no extra cost, ensured a smooth process. His transparency and commitment make him the perfect choice for anyone navigating a home purchase.

Having recently bought a village house in Andalucía, Spain, Hugo Navarrete was recommended by the vendor of the property for the role of conveyancing the property. We were able to instruct Hugo to co-ordinate both the sale and purchase. As both parties were UK based and neither had a fluent grasp of the Spanish language or legal process, communication was paramount. Hugo is bi-lingual and was able to translate documentation, make phone calls and attend meetings on my behalf. He also used email and WhatsApp which speeded the conveyancing up. Hugo really took the stress out of buying, his support and professionalism were invaluable and I am now the happy owner of a lovely house with mountain views. Thank you Hugo!

Hugo managed to get us NIEs in less than a week, and proceeded to hold our hands throughout the process of buying a flat, keeping us from making stupid mistakes and making the whole process go far more smoothly that we imagined possible. He's super responsive, knowledgeable, and friendly. Couldn't recommend him more highly.

Hugo helped me with the entire process of the purchase of my apartment in Barcelona.

He was patient, thorough, organised with great attention to detail. Hugo was there for me whenever and he really cared about making sure I knew everything.

He went above and beyond for me to help me with anything I needed and I feel extremely lucky to have found him!

He made everything so easy and things went smooth with him in charge.

Thanks for helping me with something so stressful! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

I can recommend Hugo a 1000000% !

Dear Hugo,

This is Johnny and Peter and you recently represented us when purchasing our first apartment abroad.
We wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for the legal guidance and support that you provided during the acquisition process.

Firstly one of THE most important things for us was how you responded to us as people. This quality is priceless and represents one of your greatest virtues as a lawyer.
You helped us navigate our first encounter with the vagieries of the housing market. Plus the fact that we were buying abroad meant that we were doubly in the dark and in need of help!.

Your extensive knowledge of real estate law and an acute attention to detail instilled a confidence in us right from the beginning, knowing that we had sound and solid legal representation.
Your fastidiousness ensured that all the legal documents produced were thorough and accurate. This was very important as there was an initial problem with the certificate of habitation, which meant that the whole process was delayed. This left us feeling unduly stressed and anxious.
Consequently we really appreciated your level of communication which included prompt responses to our inquiries, via both phone and email. This made us feel valued as clients. You made yourself available whenever we had any enquiries or concerns and your down to earth and friendly manner always left us feeling reassured and confident.

We also appreciated your clarification skills especially when the owner was behaving in a way that was puzzling to us. There were further delays with the land registry and you persistently chased the Notary on our behalf to iron out all of the problems that were stopping the registration from going ahead. It was evident that our best interests were always your top priority.
It was only when everything had been successfully registered that you presented us with your invoice.

Thanks to your legal expertise and professionalism we are now the proud owners of the apartment that we have always dreamed of.

After a rollercoaster ride with a few bumps along the way we are set to continue onto our next adventure. And for this reason we will be using your assistance again as we consider our next purchase.

We would highly recommend your services to anyone seeking legal representation in real estate matters. Especially people who are buying for the first time.

Sincerely,
Johnny and Peter.

14/01/24

I cannot recommend Hugo highly enough. He helped me with buying my first property here in Spain. As an Irish person I needed someone who not only knew all about purchasing property but could speak English. Hugo was great at keeping me in the loop and communicating what was happening during the signing for the property. When an unexpected discrepancy was found in the contract on the day which we had not been told about, he argued very well in my favor and secured a great outcome. He offers excellent legal support and I'll have no trouble recommending him in the future.

We came across Hugo via the UK Foreign Office list of lawyers for Spain. We were buying a property in Barcelona and Hugo was great; very easy to deal with (in English), calmly helped us through the byzantine (to us) spanish property buying process, pointed us in the right direction when we needed it, was available as needed (even in August) and provided sound commercial advice as we went along. We'd highly recommend him.

I have had the good fortune to work with Hugo Navarrete on several occasions. He is a professional and very efficient person, he goes out of his way to find solutions and when you contact him he always responds. I would definitely recommend working with him.

Hugo was there every step of the way to help me through the (very complicated!) purchase of my new home. Highly recommended. Thanks Hugo!

We contacted Hugo in a stressful and time sensitive situation where we’d already signed a reservation contract on a property and the clock was ticking to complete our due diligence but our previous lawyer had become unresponsive.

Hugo jumped into action immediately, asking to be introduced to our agent, the sellers agent and our architect. He was proactive and decisive in informing us on which documents we needed to start requesting. He kept us informed and up to date on the conversations he’d been having with the involved parties.

From the first moment, Hugo conveys a sense of calm, respect, trustworthiness, diligence and professionalism. This was apparent to the other parties involved also. It is clear that Hugo enjoys and cares about his work and cares about your satisfaction as a client.

We’re very happy with the choice we made to retain Hugo’s services to help us purchase our property and we would absolutely recommend him.