Costa del Court: City law firm follows wealthy Brits to Mallorca

London-based family law firm AFP Bloom has opened an office in Mallorca to cater to the increasing number of British families settling on the Spanish island. Specializing in high-net-worth and international families, the new Palma office enables clients to receive in-person English legal advice rather than relying on remote support from lawyers in the UK.

Mallorca is home to numerous affluent British individuals, such as singer James Blunt, entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, and the Reuben Brothers, as well as British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who owns a residence and luxury superyacht off its coast.

Following the UK's abolition of the non-dom tax regime in April, Spain's Beckham Law has promised British expats a low flat tax rate. AFP Bloom asserts that it will offer legal guidance on English divorces involving one or both spouses residing in Mallorca, as well as handling international assets, businesses, trusts, pre- and post-nuptial agreements for international couples, and relocation matters to and from the island.

William Healing, a partner at AFP Bloom, explained that the firm has been advising international families for years, coordinating with legal professionals in France, Spain, and other locations for clients whose lives span multiple countries. He added that the firm is well-suited to fill the gap of genuine English expertise on Mallorca, as there is currently a significant population of international families with English legal connections living on the island with limited local support.