ESHKERI & GRAU - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Manager of E & G Solicitors
- Senior Case Manager
Adam Florsheim is the manager of E&G Solicitors in Spain's debt recovery department. Adam has extensive experience tracing debtors and recovering debt for clients both in Spain and in the UK.
Taking an unconventional route into law, Adam initially studied podiatric medicine and surgical chiropody. His linguistic skills in Spanish and Catalan, as well as his native English, and his attention to detail have been invaluable in helping clients to recover debt.
When Adam is not outnumbered by his three young children, he enjoys listening to The Smiths and switching over from Peppa Pig videos to watch Fawlty Towers. He is also a keen footballer supporting both Bolton Wanderers and RCD Espanyol.
Job Titles:
- Manager
- Manager of the Tax and Accounts Department at E & G Solicitors
Bàrbara Rodriguez is the manager of the tax and accounts department at E&G Solicitors in Spain's Tarragona office. Bàrbara is fluent in Catalan and Spanish and is instrumental in assisting clients in both the UK and Spain.
Cristina Andrade works as a case handler in E&G Solicitors in Spain's Tarragona office. Fluent in Spanish and English, Cristina forms part of the property team and the estate administration team.
Cristina is a graduate in both International Marketing and Sales and Business Administration, and has considerable experience in client services in domestic and international commercial contexts.
In her spare time Cristina enjoys practising Crossfit, spending time at the beach, reading and watching TV - if her children allow it, that is. She is a supporter of the Red Cross.
Cynthia Taylor works as a Book Keeper in E&G Solicitors in Spain's London office. Cynthia's first language is English and she also speaks Maltese.
Cynthia has completed Level 3 with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and will be completing Level 4 with AAT this year. Throughout her career Cynthia has had experience with all aspects of company administration.
In her spare time Cynthia enjoys reading, knitting, and attending the theatre and the cinema. She is also a supporter of PETA.
Job Titles:
- Administrative and Tax Assistant
Encarna Arnau Valmaña works as an Administrative and Tax Assistant in E&G Solicitors in Spain's Tarragona office. Encarna speaks Spanish and Catalan and forms part of the firm's tax team.
Encarna has completed qualifications in Administration & Finance and Accounting and has previously worked in the mortgage and legal sectors.
In her spare time, Encarna enjoys reading, running, travelling and hiking in the mountains of Tarragona. She also volunteers for Hiking Club without Borders.
Francisco Gascón is a specialist litigator who works with E&G Solicitors in Spain on an ad hoc basis as an independent consultant in relation to various matters.
Francisco is a graduate of Jaume I University in Castellón and has a masters in Employment Law from Cerem Business School. Francisco has also completed the first stage of a PhD in Civil and Company Law at the Universitat de Tarragona "Rovira i Virgili."
Francisco has been practising as a specialist litigator for many years and has represented clients in relation to personal injury claims, commercial claims, criminal defence, property litigation, contentious succession matters, and judicial review. Francisco is a keen skier and loves to attend the gym and to spend time with his family.
Irene de Ozamiz works at E&G Solicitors in Spain as a Senior Case Manager. Fluent in Spanish, English, French and Catalan, Irene works closely with the firm's debt recovery, inheritance and property departments.
In her spare time Irene volunteers within her local community to organise activities and events for children and their families. She also enjoys riding her mountain bike around the many historical sights and terrains that Tarragona has to offer.
Jonathan Eshkeri heads the UK offices of E&G Solicitors in Spain. He is a dual qualified solicitor and Spanish Abogado, who has been practising Spanish law in Spain and England since 2004.
Jonathan has taught law in London and Madrid at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and writes and speaks regularly on the subject of Spanish succession law for publication and broadcast. He also delivers seminars around the country on issues relating to property ownership in Spain.
Jonathan acts for a number of English registered charities and individuals with regard to inheritance matters with a Spanish element.
Jonathan spends most of his time in London, where he lives with his wife and three children. He also spends some of his time at the firm's Spanish office and he travels widely in the UK and Spain. Jonathan is a keen horseman and a lover of single malt whisky.
Josep Grau heads the Spanish offices of E&G Solicitors in Spain. He is a qualified Spanish Abogado who has been practising law in Spain since 2002. He has also spent time working in the UK for an English firm dealing with matters of English and Welsh succession and probate law.
Josep is fluent in English, Spanish and Catalan and has a Masters in Company Law (Derecho de Empresa) from the Universidad de Navarra, Spain. He has extensive knowledge and experience of the firm's core areas of practice and has particular expertise in matters relating to Spanish property planning, succession law and debt recovery and acts for a number of Spanish banks, Community of Property Owners and individuals.
In his spare time, Josep is an active member of his local five-aside football team. He also enjoys fishing and trekking the mountain ranges of Tarragona with his wife and three children. He is a keen sailor and spends as much time as possible on the water.
Lauren Barker works as a Senior Case Manager in E&G Solicitors in Spain's London office. Lauren speaks English and some French and forms part of our property, estate administration and estate planning teams.
A UK / New Zealand dual national, Lauren has completed a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Arts at the Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. She previously worked as an Early Assistance Officer at a dispute resolution scheme, and in March 2018 was admitted to the roll of barristers and solicitors of the High Court of New Zealand.
In her spare time Lauren enjoys yoga, travelling and cooking.
Job Titles:
- Administration and Marketing Assistant
Leah Hui works in the E&G Solicitors in Spain London office as the Administration and Marketing Assistant. Leah is responsible for the smooth running of the office and assists with the firm's marketing.
Having completed a degree in Media and Communications at the University of Sussex, Leah entered the world of work immediately upon graduation, working as a Tourism Marketing Assistant and then as a Short Courses Officer at the University of Westminster.
In her spare time Leah enjoys reading, cooking, TV and film and a good pub quiz. She is also a regular gym-goer and plays netball.
Job Titles:
- Debt Recovery Assistant
- Recovery Assistant
Michael Nurse works as a Debt Recovery Assistant in E&G Solicitors in Spain's Tarragona office. Michael speaks English and Spanish.
Michael has a diverse background, including qualifications in carpentry, health and safety, site management and teaching English.
In his spare time Michael is a keen sportsman, mainly golf and football, supporting Queens Park Rangers and Nastic de Tarragona. He also has a passion for travelling and carpentry and enjoys spending time with his fiancée.
Ray Teece works as a Case Assistant in E&G Solicitors in Spain's London office. Ray speaks English, some German and basic Swedish and forms part of our property, estate administration and estate planning teams.
Ray has a diverse background. He has completed a degree in Games Design and is a USBC Silver Level Coach in 10 pin bowling. His professional career has included working in customer service, as an IT Assistant and as a mechanical technician.
In his spare time Ray bowls at a semi-professional level and proudly represents a team based in Ängelholm, Sweden, competing with them in their National League. He also enjoys running and travelling the world (usually for bowling). He is a supporter of Cancer Research UK and Mind UK.