Substantial victory against Diamond Resorts in Fuengirola: contracts null and void, £49,729 awarded

The Court of First Instance in Fuengirola has heard a case against Diamond Resorts Europe Limited, involving its Spanish branch, Diamond Resorts Europe Ltd Sucursal en España.

The case was significant for two reasons. First, M1 Legal succeeded on the jurisdiction point, overcoming a challenge raised in relation to the UK company’s Spanish branch.

Second, the judge declared all four timeshare contracts null and void. This also covered the first two agreements (from 2004 and 2011), which had later been replaced as part of a final upgrade. Those earlier contracts were originally signed with two separate companies that were subsequently absorbed by the British company Diamond Resorts Europe Ltd, while the claim itself was brought against the Spanish branch.

That combination of contract history and party structure made the matter particularly challenging, and the result reflected a strong team effort from M1 Legal.

The case was pursued on the basis that the contracts did not include the minimum content required by law for timeshare agreements.

The court awarded £49,729 plus interest and legal costs.

A brilliant result from M1 Legal, and congratulations to their client.