The firm | French-speaking lawyer in Spain

A French-speaking law firm in Spain

The firm is headed by Sènakpon Gbassi, a lawyer registered with the Paris and Alicante Bars. He assists his clients in French with their legal matters in Spain, taking into account the specific features of Spanish law and situations involving several national legal systems.

The firm’s activity is aimed at both residents and non-residents facing legal, asset-related or inheritance issues in Spain.

Sènakpon Gbassi: Background and Qualifications

Education and Professional Qualifications

Sènakpon Gbassi is a former student of the Khâgne Lettres modernes preparatory class at Lycée Chaptal in Paris and of Paris XII Law Faculty. He obtained the Certificate of Aptitude for the Legal Profession (CAPA) in 1995 from the Paris Bar Training School, and subsequently the Licenciatura en Derecho in Spain from the University of Alicante Law School in 2001.

Bar Memberships and Professional Recognition

He is registered with the Paris and Alicante Bars. He is also an approved lawyer with the Consulate General of France in Madrid, the Consulate of the United Kingdom in Alicante, and the Embassy of Canada in Madrid.

French-speaking lawyer in Spain, Sènakpon Gbassi

Letizia Rodriguez Atienza

Education and Professional Qualifications

A lawyer at the Madrid Bar, Franco-Spanish associate, Letizia Rodriguez Atienza studied law in France and Spain. She holds a Master's degree in Law (Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne) and is a graduate of the Complutense University of Madrid.

Bar Membership and Competencies

Registered with the Madrid Bar, she has been working with the firm since 2018. Her involvement ensures operational follow-up of cases involving Spanish administrations and interlocutors, in conjunction with the Franco-Spanish legal issues handled by the firm.

Background and qualifications of the lawyer

Education and professional qualifications

Sènakpon Gbassi is a former student of the Khâgne Lettres modernes preparatory class at Lycée Chaptal in Paris and of Paris XII Law Faculty.

He obtained the Certificate of Aptitude for the Legal Profession (CAPA) in 1995 from the Paris Bar Training School, and subsequently the Licenciatura en Derecho in Spain from the University of Alicante Law School in 2001.

Bar memberships and professional recognition

Offices and areas of practice

The firm is historically established in Alicante and also has effective offices in Valencia and Murcia.
It operates throughout the whole of Spain on matters involving a French-speaking clientele, whether residents or non-residents.

This organisation ensures close monitoring of cases in relation to the relevant administrations, notaries and courts, while providing legal assistance in French.

Main areas of practice

The firm intervenes in particular in the following areas:

Inheritance matters in Spain and Franco-Spanish successions
Legal assistance in asset management and estate planning
Real estate investment in Spain
Legal and administrative procedures related to Spain
Cross-border legal situations involving France and Spain

Details of the services provided are available on the dedicated pages of the website.

See also the pages Inheritance and Real estate investment

Professional civil liability insurance

The firm benefits from valid professional civil liability insurance, covering its activity up to EUR 3,700,000 per claim, in accordance with the obligations applicable to the legal profession.
Link: professional civil liability insurance details page
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See the Professional Civil Liability Insurance details page

Frequently asked questions about the firm

When was the firm established?

The firm was founded in 2001 by Sènakpon Gbassi in Alicante. For over 20 years, it has been assisting a French-speaking clientele with their legal matters involving Spain.

With which Bars is the lawyer registered?

Sènakpon Gbassi has been registered with the Paris Bar since 1995 and with the Alicante Bar since 2001. This dual registration enables him to handle Franco-Spanish matters with expertise in both legal systems.

In which languages does the firm work?

The firm works in French, Spanish and English. Legal assistance can be provided entirely in French for French-speaking clients, while ensuring the necessary exchanges with Spanish administrations and interlocutors.

Does the firm only operate in Alicante?

No. Although historically established in Alicante, the firm has offices in Valencia and Murcia and operates throughout Spain on matters involving a French-speaking clientele.

What are the main areas of practice of the firm?

The firm mainly operates in Franco-Spanish inheritance matters, tax residence, real estate investment in Spain, and cross-border legal situations. These areas require in-depth knowledge of Spanish law and Franco-Spanish legal issues.

How can I make an appointment with the firm?

You can contact the firm by telephone on +34 965 14 29 99, by email at alicante@gbassi.es, or via the contact form on the website. An initial exchange helps to identify the applicable legal framework and guide your case.

Does the firm have professional civil liability insurance?

Yes. The firm benefits from valid professional civil liability insurance, covering its activity up to EUR 3,700,000 per claim, in accordance with the obligations applicable to the legal profession.

Who is Letizia Rodriguez Atienza?

Letizia Rodriguez Atienza is a lawyer at the Madrid Bar and has been an associate at the firm since 2018. Franco-Spanish, a graduate of Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne and the Complutense University of Madrid, she ensures operational follow-up of cases with Spanish administrations.

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The Firm: French-speaking Lawyer in Spain

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