Compulsory Purchase
and State Liability

  • We cover all stages of compulsory purchase, both for individuals and public organisations.
  • Written submissions for public information.
  • Appeals against occupation agreements.
  • Drafting of preliminary occupation deeds and occupation deed for a property subject to compulsory purchase.
  • Preparation of documents on appreciation of the asset or right subject to compulsory purchase to maximise the price paid out.
  • Rejection of appreciation documents from the public administration or beneficiary of the compulsory purchase.
  • Appeals against decisions of the compulsory purchase panel, either for reconsideration or appeal to the courts.
  • Enforcement of judgments.
  • Revaluation where a proposed price has expired.
  • Urban development revaluations under the Spanish Land Act.
  • Statutory compulsory purchase requests.
  • Reversal of expropriated lands if the expropriation purpose has not been fulfilled.
  • Final stage appeals on compulsory purchase.
  • Financial liability claims against the state through administrative and judicial channels.