Lapeña & De Benito Abogados is a Tenerife based firm founded by Ismael Lapeña and Guillermo de Benito in 2002. The practice delivers multidisciplinary legal services across civil, penal, administrative and mercantile matters, supported by a broad network of collaborators to provide coverage across Spain and Europe.

Family matters form a core focus for Lapeña & De Benito, including divorce, inheritance and other family law issues, with additional expertise in civil matters such as contracts, wealth transfers and property transactions. The firm serves individuals and small businesses on the island, offering clear guidance and decisive advocacy in both domestic and cross border contexts.

Clients benefit from rapid replies, precise legal work and scrupulous ethics, with a team that emphasizes professional secrecy, conflict of interest management and a client centered service approach. The firm combines local presence with national and international collaboration to tailor solutions that address each client’s needs and circumstances.

About Lapeña & De Benito Abogados

Founded in 2002


Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Family
Corporate & Commercial
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense: Lapeña & De Benito provide comprehensive criminal defense services across Tenerife, from detention support and police inquiries to trials and appeals, offering timely assistance to clients and robust representation in all procedural stages, supported by a dedicated team of specialists and collaboration with national experts when required.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Family

Family: The firm handles family law matters including divorce, inheritance and estate planning, as well as related issues such as insurance, tenancy and property transactions, delivering precise guidance and compassionate advocacy to safeguard clients' family interests.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Corporate & Commercial

Corporate & Commercial: Lapeña & De Benito advise on mercantil matters such as company formation, governance, contracts, licensing and intellectual property, and they assist clients with the protection of brand and digital assets and with regulatory compliance. They support SMEs and organizations across the Canary Islands and beyond.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Lawsuits & Disputes

Lawsuits & Disputes: The firm handles civil and administrative litigation, including contractual disputes, disputes with public administrations, urbanism and regulatory matters, offering experienced litigators to pursue or defend claims across Tenerife.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency