Protecting Buyers, Lenders & Investors from Hidden Claims and Legal Risk
Before purchasing property, securing a loan, or investing in a company, it’s critical to understand what hidden liabilities may be attached. At Borderless Lawyers, we conduct thorough lien and encumbrance reviews to ensure you are not inheriting someone else’s debt, litigation risk, or title problem.
Whether you’re financing real estate in Spain, acquiring a company in the U.S., or investing via an offshore vehicle, we identify, assess, and help you clear legal and financial claims that could undermine your deal.
✅ What We Offer: Lien & Encumbrance Legal Services
🔍 Comprehensive Lien Searches
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Title and land registry searches for mortgages, charges, and liens
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UCC filings, tax liens, and secured creditor claims (USA, offshore, EU)
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Legal encumbrances on movable assets, IP, equipment, and shares
📄 Encumbrance Risk Assessment
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Legal analysis of registered and unregistered claims
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Priority ranking, enforceability, and dispute exposure
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Review of encumbrance origin, purpose, expiration, and removal process
✍️ Lien Clearance & Release
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Drafting and negotiation of lien releases and subordination agreements
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Coordination with creditors, registries, and notaries to remove encumbrances
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Legal opinions on clean title status and post-closing protections
⚖️ Transaction Support
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Pre-acquisition lien review for M&A, asset deals, and real estate closings
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Support for private lending, due diligence, and investment structuring
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SPA and financing agreement clauses to mitigate encumbrance risk
🌍 Jurisdictions We Cover
🇪🇸 Spain – Registro de la Propiedad searches for real estate liens and legal burdens
🇵🇹 Portugal – Mortgage, usufruct, and easement encumbrance review
🇬🇷 Greece – Real property encumbrances, tax liens, and public registry risks
🇺🇸 USA – UCC-1 searches, judgment liens, and county recorder filings
🇨🇳 China – Investigation of court liens, pledges, and asset freezes
🇿🇦 South Africa – Deeds Office and company lien searches, including BEE-related burdens
🏝️ Offshore – BVI and Cayman secured transaction reviews and priority checks
🛠 How We Work
1️⃣ Discovery & Scope
We identify the assets or companies involved and the relevant registries or jurisdictions.
2️⃣ Search & Review
We conduct official registry checks and legal reviews, flagging and analyzing all findings.
3️⃣ Report & Risk Summary
We deliver a clear risk profile and propose mitigation options—including lien clearance paths.
4️⃣ Support to Closing
We handle lien releases, documentation updates, and enforceability opinions as part of your transaction process.
👥 Who We Help
🏢 Companies acquiring assets, property, or equity stakes
🏦 Private lenders and funds seeking clean security positions
📊 Investors needing title or encumbrance due diligence
🧾 Real estate buyers concerned about encumbered ownership
⚖️ Legal teams and financial advisors working cross-border
✅ Why Choose Borderless Lawyers?
🌐 Multi-jurisdictional lien and encumbrance expertise
📜 Comprehensive registry access and legal interpretation
⚖️ Deal-savvy approach with clear risk summaries and mitigation
🤝 Coordination with local agents, notaries, and financial institutions
🔒 Proactive, discreet, and commercially aligned support
📞 Get Clarity Before You Close
Don’t let hidden liens or encumbrances jeopardize your deal. With Borderless Lawyers, you’ll gain the legal clarity you need to move forward with confidence—across borders, and with full protection.