Ordinary Proceedings in Spain: Specialized Legal Route for Debt Recovery Over €15,000
Does your company need to recover a debt over €15,000 in Spain? Ordinary proceedings is the most appropriate legal procedure for high-value and complex claims. Our commercial litigation lawyers assist you through every stage, from filing to enforcement, with a duration of 1.5-2 years and the possibility of direct action against company directors for corporate liability.
Does your company need to recover a debt in Spain for an amount exceeding €15,000? The ordinary proceedings is the proper legal procedure to handle high-value or complex claims.
At Lawants, as specialist debt recovery over 15000 euros lawyers, we advise and represent international companies throughout every stage of the ordinary proceedings, increasing their chances of success and ensuring effective commercial debt recovery in Spain.
What is an Ordinary Proceedings?
The ordinary proceedings Spain is regulated by the Spanish Civil Procedure Act and is used for civil and commercial disputes that are more complex or of higher economic value. It is the standard legal route for claims over €15,000, and is also applicable to specific matters regardless of the amount involved.
Examples where it applies regardless of the amount:
- Unfair competition cases
- Intellectual property disputes
- Fundamental rights violations
- Complex contractual controversies
This type of procedure is more comprehensive than the verbal proceedings, with additional procedural stages allowing a thorough examination of the dispute.
When is Ordinary Proceedings Applicable?
The ordinary proceedings is appropriate when the amount claimed exceeds €15,000.
For high-value B2B debt recovery cases, it represents the most secure way to obtain a reliable and enforceable judgment through our specialized commercial litigation lawyers.
How Does Ordinary Proceedings Work in Spain?
The debt recovery process through ordinary proceedings includes the following stages:
1. Statement of Claim
The process begins with the submission of a technically solid formal lawsuit. Our specialized lawyers develop a comprehensive procedural strategy from the outset.
2. Statement of Defence
The defendant has 20 working days to respond once notified of the claim.
3. Preliminary Hearing
The parties define the disputed facts, propose evidence and explore settlement options. This stage is crucial for efficient dispute resolution.
4. Trial
If no agreement is reached, the trial is held with examination of witnesses, experts, and documents. This is where our team’s entire procedural strategy is deployed.
5. Judgment
The judge delivers a final ruling after evaluating the evidence and arguments presented by both parties.
Duration of Ordinary Proceedings
Due to its complexity, this procedure typically lasts between 18 and 24 months, depending on the court’s schedule and workload. Nevertheless, it is often the most effective route for recovering high-value commercial debts in Spain.
Liability of Company Directors
When the debtor is a Spanish company, Lawants assesses whether legal action may also be taken against its directors, provided the conditions established under Spanish law are met.
Situations where this strategy may apply:
- Breach of legal duties by directors
- Fraudulent management harming creditors
- Irregular dissolution or signs of insolvency
- Asset stripping of the company
This approach can be crucial in cases of insolvency, mismanagement or irregular dissolution, and may increase the chances of effective recovery.
Why Choose Lawants for Your Ordinary Proceedings?
At Lawants, we provide full legal support to international companies that need to recover debts in Spain, even in complex or high-value disputes.
Our team combines extensive litigation experience with a strategic approach tailored to international business needs:
- ✅ Honest and rigorous case analysis with realistic assessments.
- ✅ Tailored procedural strategies to maximize success.
- ✅ Comprehensive legal representation throughout all proceedings stages.
- ✅ Post-judgment enforcement management if required.
- ✅ Operations before all Spanish courts nationwide.
We have extensive experience in debt recovery and unpaid claims in Spain, specializing in high-complexity and high-value cases.
Do You Need to Start Ordinary Proceedings in Spain?
Contact our team of specialist debt recovery lawyers in Spain. At Lawants, we help you claim what you are rightfully owed, with full legal assurance and strategic expertise designed for international companies.
Don’t let a high-value debt remain unpaid. Start your ordinary proceedings Spain with the best specialized legal representation in commercial litigation.
