About me
I was born in Bournemouth, in the United Kingdom, but I grew up and studied in Málaga, where my connection to Spain — its people, its businesses, its tax system — became part of who I am. I began my professional career in 1992 at a local firm in Málaga, working with national clients and learning first‑hand the reality of tax compliance, inspections, and the day‑to‑day challenges companies and individuals face. Those early years shaped my understanding of how important it is to combine technical precision with human closeness.
In 2003, I moved to Marbella to join JC&A Abogados, where I was entrusted with building a tax department from scratch. Marbella’s market — almost entirely non‑resident — gave me the opportunity to specialize deeply in international tax planning and the taxation of foreign investors. For more than two decades, I worked at the intersection of real estate, cross‑border investment, and tax strategy, helping clients navigate an increasingly complex environment of changing regulations and sophisticated tax authorities.
In July 2026, I decided to begin a new chapter: OPENTAX. After years of seeing tax advice treated as secondary to legal work in property transactions, I became convinced that the order needed to change. Today, tax must come first. Understanding the fiscal implications at the beginning of any investment allows us to identify risks, strengthen opportunities, and design the optimal strategy before the legal execution takes place. That philosophy is the foundation of OPENTAX — TAX | LAW | STRATEGY — a firm built to guide clients intelligently, transparently, and with foresight.
This new adventure is not mine alone. I am fortunate to share it with two exceptional partners who bring youth, passion, strength, and talent. Together, we combine mature experience with fresh energy, and above all, a human approach to advising people who trust us with their investments, their projects, and their future in Spain.
