Javier Alvaro Culebras

"I was supported in a congenial, intelligent way throughout by Javier. He provided clear advice and I felt supported very well."

Client - Ms K Sykes

Accreditations & Education

• Regulated Foreign Lawyer (RFL) - 2022
• Madrid Bar Association (ICAM) - 2021
• Spanish Bar Exam - 2021

In work

Javier Álvaro Culebras is an experienced senior immigration caseworker and a Spanish-qualified Abogado, offering a rare combination of expertise in both UK and Spanish immigration systems. Based in Spain, he advises Latitude Law’s clients on all aspects of UK‑inbound immigration while also supporting British nationals who are relocating to, investing in, or spending extended periods of time in Spain.

Javier began his legal career in 2018 as a trainee lawyer in Madrid and moved to the UK in 2020 to work at a specialist immigration practice, where he gained extensive experience in human rights matters, appeals, and later corporate and business immigration. During his time in the UK, he passed the Spanish Bar Exam, registered with the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM), and qualified as a Regulated Foreign Lawyer (RFL) with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Javier joined Latitude Law in late 2023 and he since built a wide-ranging caseload from helping individuals claim asylum or challenge deportation decisions, to reuniting families to aiding start-up and scale-up businesses recruit overseas talent.

While Javier continues to assist clients with the full range of UK immigration applications, he also leads Latitude Law’s expanding offering in Spanish immigration and nationality services. His work for British expats includes assistance with:

• Número de Identificación de Extranjero (Foreigner Identification Number)
• Registro de Ciudadano Extranjero (Spanish Residence  Registration)
• Empadronamiento (local address registration)
• Opening a Spanish bank account
• Coordination of property rental or purchase
• Initial Spanish tax registration and compliance guidance
• Introductions to trusted Spanish professionals, including notaries and accountants

Javier’s dual qualification enables him to provide practical, joined‑up advice for clients navigating immigration pathways between the UK and Spain. His practice is grounded in his long-standing interest in international mobility and human rights, complemented by hands-on experience in two legal jurisdictions.

Away from work

Outside the legal corridors, Javier finds solace in his lifelong hobbies of reading and writing. While he may not have published anything yet, these creative pursuits fuel his spirit. Javier also unwinds with video games and explores new places through travel, cherishing moments spent with friends and family.