Canon Law lawyers in Alicante: tribunals, how to proceed and local practice

In Alicante, ecclesiastical matters are processed before the Tribunal Eclesiástico de la Diócesis de Orihuela-Alicante; matters with civil consequences are dealt with the provincial courts such as the Juzgados de Primera Instancia del Partido Judicial de Alicante and, for appeals, the Audiencia Provincial de Alicante. The Spanish Constitution recognises freedom of religion (art. 16 CE), […]

Environmental lawyers in Alicante: services, permits and competent courts

Alicante is subject to both Spanish and Valencian environmental regulation: key national statutes include Ley 21/2013 (evaluation of plans and projects), Ley 22/1988 (Costas) and Ley 42/2007 (Natural Heritage and Biodiversity), while regional competence is exercised by the Generalitat Valenciana through its environmental conselleria. Environmental conflicts in Alicante are therefore resolved against a framework that […]

Water-law lawyers in Alicante: services, competent courts and practical steps

In Alicante most water-management matters involve the Confederación Hidrográfica del Segura (CHS) or the Confederación Hidrográfica del Júcar (CHJ), and disputes with public administrations are ordinarily brought before the Juzgados de lo Contencioso-Administrativo. The applicable regulatory framework includes the EU Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60/EC) and the national rules applied by administrative authorities and by […]

Agricultural law services and procedures in Alicante

Alicante falls under the provincial jurisdiction of the Audiencia Provincial de Alicante and the local Partido Judicial de Alicante; for most civil and commercial matters linked to agriculture the competent bodies are the Juzgados de Primera Instancia, the Juzgados de lo Mercantil (for insolvency and certain commercial disputes), the Juzgados de lo Social (for labour […]