Non-profit Organisations
Specialist advice for associations, foundations, cooperatives and NGOs: incorporation, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, European funds, public funding and board secretariat services.
Legal services
Legal services for this sector
Incorporation and bylaws
Incorporation of associations, foundations, cooperatives and third-sector entities. Drafting and adapting bylaws, registration and obtaining public utility status. Transformations and mergers between entities.
Corporate governance and secretariat
Ongoing advice to boards of directors, boards of trustees and management councils. Drafting minutes, notices and certificates. Preparing internal regulations, ethics codes and good governance protocols for the non-profit sector.
European funds and public funding
Advice on accessing Next Generation EU funds, European programmes (Horizon, Erasmus+, COSME) and public subsidies at regional and national level. Drafting collaboration agreements, grant justification and audit management.
Compliance, contracts and IP
GDPR adaptation and data protection for beneficiaries and volunteers. Contracts with sponsors, collaborators and suppliers. Protection of the entity's brand and content: registration of names, educational programmes and cultural materials.
Who we serve
We advise foundations, associations, social-initiative cooperatives, NGOs, social economy entities, professional associations and religious organisations. Also cultural, educational and research bodies with specific legal needs in their area of activity.
Why MES Legal
- Specialist lawyers with proven expertise in each sector
- Offices in Barcelona and Madrid with national coverage throughout Spain
- Results-oriented, practical approach with clear risk management
- Direct professional relationship — no large-firm layers or intermediaries