After an initial ruling that the claim did not fall within Spanish jurisdiction, M1 Legal appealed and the decision was overturned. The defence argued the dispute should not be heard in Spain, stating that the contract was governed by English law.
On appeal, the judge ruled that Diamond Resorts Europe Limited Sucursal en España is a Spanish entity and that the case should proceed in Spain. As a result, the matter will now be re-submitted to the court of first instance.