Advocate Abroad Reviews 

328
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Looking at 91 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the dedicated legal staff and attorneys for their outstanding professionalism, deep knowledge, and polite attitude during every single interaction. People note that the services offered are exceptionally efficient, highly helpful, and significantly simplify complex legal procedures easily carried out from abroad. Some reviewers were not happy with communication, pointing out that response times were occasionally slow and left them feeling uninformed. A few people also felt that certain assigned representatives lacked proper engagement and failed to provide adequate active support throughout their difficult legal proceedings.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our son died in August 2025 and left his entire Spanish Estate to a girlfriend. This was offensive to the family who had gifted nearly all of his estate to him 3 years before he died. Esther confirmed... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn't be happier with the service Advocate Abroad provided. The lawyer assigned to me went the extra mile to get me the Italian police certificates I requested. When the Italian officials did... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Maria has been amazing! She has helped us so much with the formalities of our move to Spain as well as assisting with the contract for our rental property. Her English is perfect and her charges are v... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mr. Krešimir was really helpful. I had tried connecting with many advocates before getting in touch with Advocate Abroad, but you were very quick to connect me with a good lawyer like Krešimir from Cr... See more


Company details

  1. Lawyer
  2. Accounting firm
  3. Currency exchange service
  4. Financial Planner
  5. Mortgage broker

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Advocate Abroad consists of English-speaking lawyers, accountants, property professionals and financial service providers to protect your rights abroad. Our professionals can be found in more than 20 countries.


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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Lawyer

I highly recommend Avv. Giovanni Annicchino.
He is professional, knowledgeable, and communication was very smooth.

His responsiveness truly made a difference. If you’re looking for a trustworthy and dedicated attorney, he is an excellent choice.

20 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A huge thank you to Jose S for his …

A huge thank you to Jose for his incredible support during my recent complicated house sale. At several points, it felt like the deal might fall through due to external obstructions, but jose's perseverance and pragmatic approach were invaluable. He was always available to answer my many questions with patience and expertise at any time of day even at midnight he was always working to move things along, His professionalism restored my faith in the legal process; he was by far the most efficient solicitor to have working for me , he did absolutely everything for me from start to finish and was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, without him I would still be tied to a Spanish property that I had no interest in and was causing me a lot of stress and worry,

15 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jorge was very communicative and…

Jorge was very communicative and proactive in giving me updates regarding my case. He was well informed and helped me feel confident in what to expect. I would recommend him to anyone needing a true professional that keeps their word.

14 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

TIE doc

Everything went as Juan described: I provided documents he had listed out, he took care of the rest, no back and forth. Plus, he also led the communication at the National Police Station. Thank you!

20 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

2 week responses and no legal opinions. Wasted hundreds.


I was assigned Maria Segura for a property rental dispute and, honestly, I expected far better service. After spending hundreds of pounds on letters and initial steps, the communication quickly became a major issue. Replies routinely took around two weeks, usually accompanied by different excuses, and I found myself constantly chasing for updates.

Although Maria was quick to take payment and begin the initial work, the responsiveness dropped off almost immediately afterwards. For a legal matter where timely guidance is essential, this level of communication simply isn’t acceptable. I also expected more in terms of professional advice and strategic insight. Instead, most of the correspondence focused on costs and procedural steps, with very little meaningful guidance or opinion on the case itself.

The lack of consistent communication and limited advisory input ultimately left me with no confidence in continuing with the service. I also reached out to AA directly for support regarding these issues, but they never intervened or addressed any of the concerns I raised about one of their own solicitors.

Based on my experience, I can’t recommend AA for anyone who needs reliable communication or proactive legal support.

EDIT: I have since seen Advocate Abroads reply it's in line with every other reply whereby people have not been happy wihyt their service. They seem to place all blame with the client.

I need to clarify that at no stage was I informed about delays, holiday closures, or the need for me to seek out further information myself. I was never told to expect long periods without communication, nor was I given any indication that progress would pause for weeks at a time.
You also refer to the review of over 500 documents as part of the explanation for delays, but this work was completed within the first week of instruction. The matter then continued for several months with no clear progress and without any explanation for the lack of communication.
In addition, I did not receive the legal guidance or strategic advice you describe. What I received were procedural updates and cost information, but no meaningful professional assessment of the case, its strengths, weaknesses, or recommended direction. For the fees involved, this level of support is simply not good enough.
While I acknowledge the preliminary steps completed, the absence of communication, the lack of legal guidance, and the failure to set expectations were the reasons I lost confidence in continuing. My review accurately reflects my experience

4 October 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Advocate Abroad

Dear Mike,

Thank you for sharing your experience. We regret that our service did not meet your expectations during your property rental dispute matter.

To provide context, your case required extensive preliminary work including reviewing over 550 files of documentation, pursuing informal negotiations to secure the missing tenancy agreement, and conducting formal mediation through the Bar Association. This comprehensive process successfully achieved its core objectives: obtaining the signed contract—the fundamental document required for legal action—and securing the official mediation certificate necessary for court proceedings. Our lawyer provided detailed consultations on your legal options, risks, and strategic considerations throughout.

The substantial volume of work undertaken, including multiple consultations, document drafting, formal proceedings, and ongoing liaison with opposing counsel, was delivered at standard rates despite the exceptional complexity and documentation volume involved.

Regarding communication, whilst we acknowledge some delays occurred, these typically arose when awaiting responses from opposing parties or during notified holiday periods. Regular proactive updates were provided, and we extended our initial consultation scope at no additional charge, which you confirmed you were "more than happy" with at the time.

We must also clarify that our records show no contact from you to Advocate Abroad regarding service concerns, contrary to your review's assertion.

We regret that you chose not to proceed with the litigation phase and acknowledge your communication feedback. Our lawyer conducted your matter professionally and successfully completed all preliminary objectives required for your case. We remain committed to refining our client communication processes whilst maintaining the high professional standards our clients expect.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic English speaking lawyer in Murcia

Maria has been amazing! She has helped us so much with the formalities of our move to Spain as well as assisting with the contract for our rental property. Her English is perfect and her charges are very reasonable. We totally recommend her to anyone needing legal help in the Murcia area!

14 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth and Stress-Free Legal Assistance

Mr. Krešimir was really helpful. I had tried connecting with many advocates before getting in touch with Advocate Abroad, but you were very quick to connect me with a good lawyer like Krešimir from Croatia. He was prompt in responding to my queries and cleared my doubts very clearly. It’s great that you have such kind and polite lawyers in your network. I would recommend Krešimir to anyone who needs legal assistance in Croatia. Thank you so much.

19 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great lawyer

Competent, helpful lawyer for any British person who needs help with a legal problem in Spain particularly Mallorca

23 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

highly recommended

Raffaele fought like a lion (and won) against a bank director that was unfriendly and aggressive. He was calm, objective and very perserevent. I can highly recommend him and would definitely consult him again, always!

19 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I contacted Adam following the death of…

I contacted Adam following the death of my father in Hungary. His help was invaluable in dealing with the Hungarian inheritance process. Adam explained very clearly, the paperwork he would need from me, the forms required to be completed and the time the whole process would take. As i live in the UK, my Hungarian is not up to speed, so the fact that Adam speaks perfect English made the whole situation so much easier than i expected it to be. Adam was profesional, supportive and patient. Excellent communication keeping me informed and up to speed at each stage. I would like to thank Advocates Abroad for providing such an excellent service. Adam in particular for his help and understanding, he is a real asset to your company. Thank you

5 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent choice for our requirements

We engaged Giorgio to facilitate a deceased estate property transaction in Italy. We felt secure with his professional knowledge and his responsiveness to this matter. At all times he acted in our best interests and negotiated a positive outcome in a problematic situation.
We highly recommend this service and personally recommend Giorgio.

22 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good communication

Rosa has assisted my family for many years and has been fantastic from start to finish . Maintaining good communication and consistency throughout . Very professional and knowledgeable . I would recommend Rosa she is 1st class . Always on hand to answer any questions and give good advice .

5 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Residency Application Process

I applied for the 5 year residency visa which was approved in 3 months which was super fast given traditional Spanish bureaucracy - the application was well packaged day 1 which helped with a smooth stress free process and I’m pleased to say I now have the residency card.Rosa was super helpful and patient and managed the process without stress.

9 December 2025
Unprompted review

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