Marta Palacios
Cuesta

Professional profile

About Marta Palacios Cuesta

Leading as co-founder and advisor at EsAbogadoExtranjeria and Lexmovea, Marta Palacios Cuesta has spent over 15 years building her expertise in Spanish immigration law, residence permits, nationality and entrepreneurship — making her one of the most credentialled and experienced professionals in the field.

Her academic profile sets her apart: she holds a Law degree, a Master's in Bar Admission (Máster de Acceso a la Abogacía) which accredits her professional qualification to practise law, a PhD that underpins her research-based approach, and specialist training in immigration law through the CEIJ (Centro de Estudios e Investigación Jurídica), alongside ongoing professional development.

As a legal researcher and author of 3 published books on Spanish immigration law, Marta brings an analytical, evidence-based and constantly updated perspective to every case. Her publications on visa denials, the residence of foreign parents of Spanish minors, and tools for the Spanish nationality exam are reference works in the sector.

Marta is fully bilingual in Spanish and English and advises clients both in person in Madrid and worldwide via video call, email and WhatsApp.

The practice: Lexmovea and EsAbogadoExtranjeria

Marta co-founded EsAbogadoExtranjeria and Lexmovea — two of Spain's leading immigration practices — where she leads a multidisciplinary team of experts and lawyers handling cases with a decisive impact on clients' lives: from visa applications and residence permits to labour disputes and investment projects.

Legal training on immigration law — NGO collaboration

Marta Palacios Cuesta delivering a legal training session on Spanish immigration law as part of her collaboration with an NGO, demonstrating both her social commitment and her command of the subject.

Our mission

To simplify and resolve our clients' legal challenges effectively — turning the complexity of the Spanish legal system into accessible solutions, with a firm commitment to justice and equity.