Firm: Alberto Pérez Cedillo Abogados & English Solicitors
Offices: Madrid | London | Marbella
Email: cedillo@apcedillo.com
Website: www.apcedillo.com
Languages: Spanish, English

About Alberto

Alberto Pérez Cedillo is one of Europe’s leading international family lawyers, dually qualified as a Spanish Abogado and English Solicitor. Based in Madrid, London, and Marbella, he advises clients across borders on all aspects of international family law, with particular expertise in divorce, child custody, and complex financial arrangements involving English and Spanish nationals.

Born in Madrid in 1963, Alberto has spent decades bridging the gap between two legal systems — the civil law framework of Spain and the common law system of England and Wales. His bilingual, dual-qualified practice enables seamless representation for clients facing cross-border legal challenges.

Expertise

Alberto’s work covers a wide range of family law matters, including:

• International divorce and separation
• Child custody, contact, and relocation disputes
• Complex financial settlements and asset division
• Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments
• Cross-border inheritance and succession planning
• Mediation and alternative dispute resolution in international cases

His clients include high-net-worth individuals, expatriates, and international families navigating dual-jurisdiction legal complexities. Alberto’s approach combines meticulous legal analysis with cultural sensitivity, ensuring that every client receives personalised, pragmatic guidance across multiple jurisdictions.

Leadership & Professional Roles

• President – British Spanish Law Association
• Council Member – International Bar Association (IBA)

Alberto frequently lectures on international family law topics and contributes to professional panels and conferences across Europe. He is widely recognised for his ability to navigate the intersection of English and Spanish legal systems with clarity and precision.

Offices

• Madrid Office:
  C/ San Bernardo, 13, 7 Izq., 28015 Madrid, Spain
  Tel: +34 91 230 63 93
• London Office:
  1 New Square, 2nd Floor, Lincoln’s Inn, London WC2A 3SA, England
  Tel: +44 20 3077 0000
• Marbella Office:
  Avda. Ricardo Soriano, 12, Edificio Marqués de Salamanca, 2ª Planta, Puerta 9, 29600 Marbella, Spain
  Tel: +34 95 110 77 72

Why Clients Choose Alberto

Clients trust Alberto for his cross-border expertise, discretion, and strategic insight. His dual-qualification allows him to deliver cohesive advice where two legal systems meet — ensuring that complex cases involving multiple jurisdictions are resolved efficiently and fairly. Whether advising British expatriates in Spain or Spanish nationals with assets in the UK, Alberto provides clear, pragmatic, and internationally informed counsel.