Combining 'excellent technical quality with a deep knowledge of the real estate sector', Gómez-Acebo & Pombo has expertise in tax structuring, fund formations, and joint ventures, as well as acquisitions, development projects, financings, and planning issues, with a particular focus on flex-living, student housing, senior living, and build-to-rent. Enrique Isla, who concentrates on property transactions and leases, heads up the practice alongside Jaime Díaz de Bustamante, noted for his aptitude in acquisitions and divestments of real estate assets. Jaime Hidalgo joined from PwC Tax & Legal Services in November 2023.
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Témoignages
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‘The team combines excellent technical quality with a deep knowledge of the real estate sector, which enables them to provide a very practical and efficient service.’
‘The advice from the real estate team is exceptional. I would highlight their practical approach, rigour and honesty, as well as the fact that they find practical and simple solutions to complex legal matters.’
‘From a personal point of view, they are very kind and approachable, which makes it a pleasure to work with them.’
‘The reference person in the team is Enrique Isla. He has a deep knowledge of both legal issues and the real estate market. I would highlight his ability to easily resolve complex problems, honesty, negotiation skills, and kindness with all parties, which greatly facilitates negotiations. I would also highlight Natalia Lastres and José Ramón Pérez within the team.’
‘Natalia Lastres also has a lot of experience as a real estate lawyer. She has great technical capacity and is very efficient and hard-working. Her experience in sales of loan portfolios (NPLs) and foreclosed assets (REOs) stands out.’
‘José Ramón Pérez combines his excellent legal knowledge with promptness in delivery and a very practical approach. He is a humble person who does his job impeccably.’
‘The team stands out for its total collaboration in the search for the best solutions and its problem-solving capacity. Enrique Isla deserves to be highlighted.’
‘They know the market and they know what the client needs. Jaime Díaz de Bustamante stands out.’
Clients clés
- Stoneshield
- The European Parliament
- Hotel Investment Partners
- GARBE
- AMRO Real Estate Partners
- Invesco Real Estate
- Aedas Homes
- BTR Hispalis
- Eurazeo
- Grape Hospitality
Points forts
- Advised Aedas Homes on a joint venture agreement with King Street Capital Management to develop the built-to-sell residential projects in the Spanish market.
- Advised BTR Hispalis on the management, construction, and sale of residential units in Sevilla in a forward funding scheme.
- Advising AMRO on the refinancing of four operational student housing assets via a €70m investment loan from Nuveen Real Estate.
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Responsable de la pratique
Enrique Isla; Jaime Díaz de Bustamante
Autres avocats clés
Jaime Hidalgo; Natalia Lastres; José Ramón Pérez