Yolanda Vergara

A Spanish lawyer and mediator with extensive experience in international wealth management, she leads the firm's French Desk. Specialising in private international law, international succession law, real estate law and cross-border taxation, she has a strong track record of providing legal and tax advice to private clients, business-owning families, investors and individuals with assets and interests across multiple jurisdictions.

Her practice focuses on international estate and succession planning, the structuring of real estate investments and tax planning for non-residents and individuals benefiting from Spain's special tax regime for inbound taxpayers. She delivers tailored legal and tax solutions designed to meet the complex needs of an international client base.

Areas of Practice

• French Desk: Leadership and coordination of the team providing comprehensive legal and tax advice to private clients, investors and businesses from French-speaking countries.

• International Succession and Real Estate Law: Cross-border estate planning, management of complex international estates and legal structuring of real estate transactions in Spain for non-resident clients.

• Cross-Border Taxation and Private Clients: International tax planning, wealth structuring and advice on Spain's special tax regime for inbound taxpayers.

• Wealth Management and Family Governance: Planning and administration of complex wealth-holding structures, including trusts and foundations, together with advice on family governance and business continuity.

• Mediation and Dispute Resolution: Civil, commercial and family mediation, with particular expertise in resolving cross-border disputes.

Education and Professional Memberships

• Law Degree, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1991).

• Diploma of Advanced Studies (DES) in European Studies, University of Geneva (Switzerland).

• Specialisation in International Taxation, ESADE Business & Law School (Barcelona).

• Master's Degree in Succession Law and Estate Administration, ESNECA Business School.

• Diploma in Civil, Commercial and Family Mediation, Escuela Internacional de Mediación.

• Advanced Certificate in Family Business Advising, STEP.

• Member of the Barcelona Bar Association (Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de Barcelona – ICAB).

Languages

Spanish, English, French, Catalan and German.