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Profile Overview

Alfonso Valero heads up both the International and Sports sectors at Nockolds.

Having joined the firm in January 2007 as a qualified Abogado (Spanish Solicitor), Alfonso took his Qualified Lawyer Transfer Test and was accepted as a Solicitor on September 15th 2009. Alfonso specialises in Cross Border Dispute Resolution and Sports Law.

Spanish Law and Litigation

As a trained and qualified Spanish Lawyer, Alfonso is able to deal on any aspect of legal advice or legal representation in Spain from property disputes, property purchases, litigation and probate.

Expertise in International

Alfonso is well versed in the developments within International Legal Matters and has written many articles on the subject. He has articles published, amongst others, in Daily Express, Law Society Gazette, East Anglian Times.

The International team enable Nockolds to support clients Internationally in matters such as Employment Law, Dispute Resolution, Residential and Commercial Property as well as Personal Injury, Wills and Family.

The focus of the Team is to work closely with clients on preventative steps avoiding the need for costly legal action. In the instance that legal action is required we aim to resolve legal matters quickly and efficiently for the benefit of the client.

Expertise in Sport

Alfonso is well versed in the developments in Sports Law and in his spare time has launched and co-edits a specialist website www.lawinsport.com. Recently he has become a registered lawyer with the Football Association.

Alfonso has written many articles in specialised publications (Aranzadi Sports and Entertainment, Iusport.es, dd-el.com) and he is the Sports Law lecturer of Birbeck University, London. He is a regular speaker about sport law at different organisations and Co-Edits Lawinsport.com, a leading sports law publication.

Alfonso's Fields Of Expertise

  • International Legal Division

    International Law

    Expert Solicitors providing international legal services for enforcements, dispute resolutiion, residential property & family matters.

  • Sports Law

    Sports Law

    As a multi-disciplinary team we are able to provide a full range of sports-focused legal services.

Alfonso's Latest News

  • Nockolds Solicitors Recognised for International Expertise

    This week Nockolds Solicitors received official confirmation that Alfonso Valero, Solicitor and Spanish Abogado, is ranked in the Global Chambers publication as a “Leading Practitioner” within two categories Dispute Resolution (UK and Spain) and Intellectual Property (UK and Spain).

  • Providing advice to the hoteliers in Costa del Sol

    Nockolds has been appointed as approved solicitors for AEHCOS - the Association of Hoteliers in Costa del Sol.

  • Nockolds Commercial Newsletter

    Need to stay abreast of the legal changes for businesses but don't have the time for weighty journals? Nockolds bite sized Commercial Newsletter provides essential information on the key legal changes facing businesses.

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Updates & Papers

  • Nockolds Commercial Newsletter - May 2012

    Hot off the press is the latest edition of our Commercial Newsletter. In this issue:

    The importance of employers having a written and communicated policy on social networking for their employees

    An informative guide to the change in the law surrounding cookies

    Nockolds celebrate our award success with the Weston Homes Business Partner Award and the Times Two Star Accreditation as an “Outstanding Employer”

  • Nockolds Commercial Newsletter

    What is the impact of the Agency Workers Regulations? How can businesses now collect their debts abroad? What are the issues facing business owners if they get divorced? Find out more with Nockolds Commercial Newsletter.

  • International Emergency Accident Helpline

    Add Nockolds International Emergency Helpline Card to your packing list this year.
    Download it here and print or come into our Market Square offices and pick one up at Reception.
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