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Meet the Team

At E&G Solicitors in Spain we specialise in Spanish property purchase and sales, planning applications, Spanish probate and the succession of Spanish assets, Spanish wills and estate planning, all aspects of Spanish tax as well as commercial and contentious matters.  You can find more information about the services we offer here

With offices strategically based in London, UK and Tarragona, Spain, working throughout mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands, our dedicated team has extensive experience and expertise in helping you to achieve your objectives with minimal stress and expense.  

You can contact individual staff members using the email addresses provided below.  Alternatively, please contact us by email at info@solicitorsinspain.com, by telephone at 020 3478 1420 or submit your query using our contact form.  

Jonathan Eshkeri, Director

Jonathan Eshkeri heads the UK office of E&G Solicitors.  He is a dual qualified solicitor and Spanish Abogado, who has been practising Spanish law in Spain and England since 2004.

Jonathan has taught law in London and Madrid at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and writes and speaks regularly on the subject of Spanish succession law for publication and broadcast.  He also delivers seminars around the country on issues relating to property ownership in Spain.

Jonathan acts for a number of English registered charities and individuals with regard to inheritance matters with a Spanish element.

Jonathan spends most of his time in London, where he lives with his wife and three children.  He also spends some of his time at the firm’s Spanish office and he travels widely in the UK and Spain.  Jonathan is a keen horseman and a lover of single malt whisky.

Josep Grau, Director

Josep Grau, Director

Josep Grau heads the Spanish office of E&G Solicitors.  He is a qualified Spanish Abogado who has been practising law in Spain since 2002.  He has also spent time working in the UK for an English firm dealing with matters of English and Welsh succession and probate law.

Josep is fluent in English, Spanish and Catalan and has a Masters in Company Law (Derecho de Empresa) from the Universidad de Navarra, Spain.  He has extensive knowledge and experience of the firm’s core areas of practice and has particular expertise in matters relating to Spanish property planning, succession law and debt recovery and acts for a number of Spanish banks, Community of Property Owners and individuals.

In his spare time, Josep is an active member of his local five-aside football team.  He also enjoys fishing and trekking the mountain ranges of Tarragona with his wife and three children.  He is a keen sailor and spends as much time as possible on the water.

Francisco Gascón, Consultant

Francisco Gascón, Consultant

Francisco Gascón is a specialist litigator who works with E&G Solicitors on an ad hoc basis as an independent consultant in relation to various matters. 

Francisco is a graduate of Jaume I University in Castellón and has a masters in Employment Law from Cerem Business School.  Francisco has also completed the first stage of a PhD in Civil and Company Law at the Universitat de Tarragona "Rovira i Virgili."

Francisco has been practising as a specialist litigator for many years and has represented clients in relation to personal injury claims, commercial claims, criminal defence, property litigation, contentious succession matters, and judicial review.  Francisco is a keen skier and loves to attend the gym and to spend time with his family.

Lauren Barker, Solicitor (New Zealand qualified)

Lauren Barker, Solicitor (New Zealand qualified)

Lauren Barker works as a Solicitor (New Zealand qualified) in E&G Solicitors' London office. Lauren speaks English and some French and forms part of our property, estate administration and estate planning teams.

A UK / New Zealand dual national, Lauren has completed a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Arts at the Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. She previously worked as an Early Assistance Officer at a dispute resolution scheme, and in March 2018 was admitted to the roll of barristers and solicitors of the High Court of New Zealand.

In her spare time Lauren enjoys yoga, travelling and cooking.

Bàrbara Rodríguez, Manager - Tax and Accounts department

Bàrbara Rodríguez, Manager - Tax and Accounts department

Bàrbara Rodriguez is the manager of the tax and accounts department at E&G Solicitors' Tarragona office. Bàrbara is fluent in Catalan and Spanish and is instrumental in assisting clients in both the UK and Spain.

Having gained a Masters in employment law and a diploma in Spanish data protection, Bàrbara also specialises in employment law and industrial relations at E&G Solicitors.

In her spare time, Bàrbara enjoys spending time at the beach and in the mountains with her family and tries to practise mindfulness every day. She also enjoys curling up on the sofa with a blanket and her favourite chocolate, watching a good series or film.

Irene de Ozamiz, Senior Case Manager

Irene de Ozamiz, Senior Case Manager

Irene de Ozamiz works at E&G Solicitors as a Senior Case Manager.  Fluent in Spanish, English, French and Catalan, Irene works closely with the firm’s debt recovery, inheritance and property departments.

In her spare time Irene volunteers within her local community to organise activities and events for children and their families.  She also enjoys riding her mountain bike around the many historical sights and terrains that Tarragona has to offer.

Adam Florsheim, Senior Case Manager

Adam Florsheim, Senior Case Manager

Adam Florsheim works as a Senior Case Manager in E&G Solicitors' Tarragona office.   Adam has extensive experience with Spanish property and inheritance related matters.

Taking an unconventional route into law, Adam initially studied podiatric medicine and surgical chiropody and has been working with E&G Solicitors since 2012.  He is fluent in Spanish and Catalan and is a native English speaker.

When Adam is not outnumbered by his three children, he enjoys listening to The Smiths and switching over from Peppa Pig videos to watch Fawlty Towers.  He is also a keen footballer supporting both Bolton Wanderers and RCD Espanyol

Cristina Andrade, Senior Case Manager

Cristina Andrade, Senior Case Manager

Cristina Andrade works as a Senior Case Manager in E&G Solicitors' Tarragona office. Fluent in Spanish and English, Cristina forms part of the property team and the estate administration team.

Cristina is a graduate in both International Marketing and Sales and Business Administration, and has considerable experience in client services in domestic and international commercial contexts.

In her spare time Cristina enjoys practising Crossfit, spending time at the beach, reading and watching TV - if her children allow it, that is. She is a supporter of the Red Cross.

Leah Hui, Administration and Marketing Assistant

Leah Hui, Administration and Marketing Assistant

Leah Hui works as the Administration and Marketing Assistant in E&G Solicitors' London office.  Leah is responsible for the smooth running of the office and assists with the firm's marketing. 

Having completed a degree in Media and Communications at the University of Sussex, Leah entered the world of work immediately upon graduation, working as a Tourism Marketing Assistant and then as a Short Courses Officer at the University of Westminster.  

In her spare time Leah enjoys reading, cooking, TV and film and a good pub quiz. She is also a regular gym-goer and plays netball.

Cynthia Taylor, Book Keeper

Cynthia Taylor, Book Keeper

Cynthia Taylor works as a Book Keeper in E&G Solicitors' London office. Cynthia’s first language is English and she also speaks Maltese.

Cynthia has completed Level 3 with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and will be completing Level 4 with AAT this year. Throughout her career Cynthia has had experience with all aspects of company administration.

In her spare time Cynthia enjoys reading, knitting, and attending the theatre and the cinema. She is also a supporter of PETA.

Ray Teece, Case Assistant

Ray Teece, Case Assistant

Ray Teece works as a Case Assistant in E&G Solicitors' London office. Ray speaks English, some German and basic Swedish and forms part of our property, estate administration and estate planning teams.

Ray has a diverse background. He has completed a degree in Games Design and is a USBC Silver Level Coach in 10 pin bowling. His professional career has included working in customer service, as an IT Assistant and as a mechanical technician. 

In his spare time Ray bowls at a semi-professional level and proudly represents a team based in Ängelholm, Sweden, competing with them in their National League. He also enjoys running and travelling the world (usually for bowling). He is a supporter of Cancer Research UK and Mind UK.

Michael Nurse, Debt Recovery Assistant

Michael Nurse works as a Debt Recovery Assistant in E&G Solicitors' Tarragona office. Michael speaks English and Spanish.

Michael has a diverse background, including qualifications in health and safety, site management and teaching English. 

In his spare time Michael is a keen sportsman, mainly golf and football, supporting Queens Park Rangers and Nastic de Tarragona. He also has a passion for travelling and carpentry and enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.

Blanca Gómez Olivares, Administrative Assistant

Blanca Gómez Olivares works as an Administrative Assistant in our accounts and tax department and is based at our Tarragona office. Blanca is a native speaker of both Spanish and Catalan.

Blanca is a graduate in law having studied at the Tarragona based university, Universitat Rovira i Virgili.  Blanca has previously worked in the Spanish court service, as well as working for a year in the Spanish Ministry of Culture and Education. More recently Blanca has worked as an administrative assistant in the field of personal and secured loans and latterly in the heating and cooling industry.

In her spare time Blanca enjoys reading, arts and crafts, and going to the cinema.

Ana Pliego, Case Assistant

Ana Pliego works as a Case Assistant in E&G Solicitors’ London office. Ana speaks English, Spanish and French and forms part of our property, estate management and estate planning teams. 

Ana has a Masters Degree in Occupational Psychology and has undergraduate degrees in Organisational Communication and Psychology. She has previously worked in higher education in leadership development programmes and student engagement events. 

In her spare time Ana enjoys meeting people at events around London and loves trying new things, including learning about psychology and personal development. She also enjoys yoga, reading and curling up to watch a film with some hot chocolate

Testimonials

E&G Solicitors handled our matter brilliantly! They kept me informed along the way. Really impressed with the process from start to finish. 12/04/2024

Jon, Liverpool