El Independiente: The American lawyer fighting the Spanish tax authorities, after his announcement in the Financial Times: “The Spanish are starting to lose their fear”
The following is a translation of a feature article published on the Spanish news platform El Independiente: The international law firm Amsterdam & Partners, headed by American lawyer Robert Amsterdam , stirred things up again this Sunday with the publication of a controversial advertisement against the Spanish Tax Agency in the Financial Times . According to Amsterdam, dozens of … Read more
Press Release: Amsterdam & Partners LLP Participates in Prestigious New York Tax Conference, Raises Alarm Over Spain’s Tax Practices
The following press release was distributed to global audiences on December 9. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–At the Year-End Tax Conference and Celebration held today at the Yale Club in New York, Amsterdam & Partners LLP took the opportunity to raise serious concerns regarding the erosion of legal standards and institutional accountability within Spain’s tax enforcement regime. … Read more
EurActiv: A conversation about Spain’s tax system, rule of law, and EU implications with Robert Amsterdam
In this interview, international lawyer Robert Amsterdam shares his perspective on what he describes as a “rule of law crisis” within Spain’s tax system. He argues that current practices undermine judicial independence, violate EU legal standards, and have far-reaching consequences for citizens, businesses, and the credibility of the Union’s legal order. The discussion covers: • … Read more
‘Citizens or serfs?’ – Lecture by Dr Christopher J Wales at the University of Seville
The following text represents the written remarks delivered by Dr. Christopher Wales during the recent symposium held on Sept 30, 2025 at the University of Seville. ‘Citizens or serfs? Are we all serfs in our own tax systems?’ Opening remarks The speaker noted that main theme of the two-day conference concerned citizens’ relationships with the … Read more
Press Release: International Lawyer Robert Amsterdam Issues Urgent Warning for U.S. Investors, Businesses, and Government Over Spain’s Tax Abuses
The following press release was distributed to US media on October 30, 2025. International lawyer Robert Amsterdam, Founder and Managing Partner of Amsterdam & Partners LLP, today announced the U.S. release of “Hacienda vs. The People,” a comprehensive investigation exposing how Spain’s Tax Authority has perverted the country’s Impatriate tax regime—the “Beckham Law”—into a systematic … Read more
The Olive Press: Spanish govt tries to shut down conference which accuses Spain’s tax agency of ripping off expats
The following news was reported in the English-language news platform, The Olive Press: FLUNKEYS of the Spanish Government have allegedly pressured the University of Sevilla to cancel an international conference that questions the practices of the country’s tax authorities. The senior representatives were acting on behalf of the government and Hacienda, according to sources. The … Read more