Spain’s real estate market continues to command attention globally with its steady growth and promising returns. It is a landscape marked by complexity, novelty and immense potential. To navigate this landscape, the role of astute real estate lawyers becomes pivotal. Here, we introduce you to some of the finest real estate lawyers in Spain, each bringing unique expertise and knowledge to the field.
These lawyers are the trusted advisors for developers, investors, landlords, and tenants in a host of diverse transactions. From acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, financings and investment fund formations to real estate developments, they cover it all. Their legal expertise straddles multiple sectors within real estate, ranging from residential, retail and offices to logistics and hospitality.
In the following sections, we will delve into the profiles of each professional, looking into their firms, careers, and notable accomplishments. As you read on, you will understand why these real estate lawyers are considered the best in their field and how they contribute to shaping Spain’s real estate industry.
José María Oliva
Firm: DLA Piper Spain (www.dlapiper.com/spain)
José María Oliva works at DLA Piper Spain, specializing in complex real estate deals. He has successfully handled sale and leaseback transactions, plus the acquisition of residential or office developments, specifically build-to-rent projects.
Jaime Diaz de Bustamante
Firm: Gómez-Acebo & Pombo (www.ga-p.com)
As Co-head of the department at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, Jaime Diaz de Bustamante advises on all issues relating to the financing and development of logistics premises, hotels, and retail parks.
Santiago de Vicente
Firm: Allen & Overy LLP (www.allenovery.com)
Leading the department at Allen & Overy LLP, Santiago de Vicente has experience in transactions concerning the transfer of REO or NPL portfolios. He has also exhilarated in high-value corporate transactions, thriving companies that hold real estate assets.
Candela Escribano
Firm: King & Wood Mallesons (www.kwm.com/en)
Senior associate Candela Escribano is a critical element of the firm’s real estate team at King & Wood Mallesons. Involved in an extensive range of real estate matters, her work forms an integral part of the firm’s highlights.
Estefanía Iceta Guzmán
Firm: Garrigues (www.garrigues.com)
Estefanía Iceta Guzmán has hands-on experience on both the developer and investor sides of forward funding agreements for residential projects construction. Furthermore, she advises on corporate transactions with a key real estate component.
Gerard Serra
Firm: Pérez-Llorca (www.perezllorca.com)
Barcelona-based partner Gerard Serra heads Pérez-Llorca’s Barcelona office. He acts for investors and SOCIMIs on real estate transactions spanning multiple industries, such as residential, office, or social infrastructure.
Raquel Blanco
Firm: Pérez-Llorca (www.perezllorca.com)
Counsel Raquel Blanco is adept at handling key real estate mandates, including structured share deals and acquisitions and mergers related to real estate.
Emilio Gómez Delgado
Firm: Hogan Lovells International LLP (www.hoganlovells.com)
Department Head Emilio Gómez Delgado holds a strong reputation in the hotels sector. Leading the firm’s advice to international real estate investors and developers, he has facilitated significant transactions, including the sale and disposal of logistics portfolios.
Diego Armero
Firm: Uría Menéndez (www.uria.com)
Leading partner Diego Armero co-heads the Uría Menéndez department. His experience includes dealing with real estate asset deals and facilitating the structuring of real estate investments via a wide range of corporate mandates, making him an asset in establishing joint ventures and acquiring assets in the logistics and hospitality sectors.
Javier Muñoz Méndez
Firm: Pérez-Llorca (www.perezllorca.com)
Javier Muñoz Méndez has an enviable record working on behalf of Spanish real estate owners or developers at Pérez-Llorca. He is highly active in operations involving office portfolios, marking him out as one of the industry’s leading figures.
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