With expertise in real estate investments, M&A urban planning, development projects, and mortgage-backed financings, the 'diligent and thorough' real estate practice at Uría Menéndez is a popular choice for investment funds, SOCIMIs, family offices, and real estate developers. The group is well positioned to handle transactions across all real estate asset classes, including offices, hotels, retail and residential properties, data centres, and logistics projects. Fernando Azofra, who is skilled in real estate investments, financings and M&A, jointly leads the department with Diego Armero, described by a client as 'the best real estate lawyer in Spain', who stands out for his experience in joint ventures, sale and leaseback transactions, and real estate asset deals. Rafael Jiménez Mateo is another key practitioner, who focuses on the sale of real estate assets, financings, SOCIMIs, and project development.
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Distinctions
La satisfaction du client
Témoignages
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‘Top lawyers who are super well connected and very strong in the market.’
‘It is a team with extensive experience in a variety of issues and the added value they provide due to their broad expertise is evident in their advice.’
‘Iván Abad stands out for his dedication, availability, ability to adapt to different paces in negotiations, and always providing solutions promptly that are tailored to the client's needs.’
‘The Uría team is diligent and thorough, and most importantly, very commercial.’
‘They are great at coming up with solutions, not just identifying problems.’
‘Diego Armero is the best real estate lawyer in Spain without a close second.’
Clients clés
- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
- Singapur Investment Corporation
- Azora
- EQT
- Metrovacesa
- Testa Residencial
- HIP
- Aliseda
- J. Safra Sarasin
- Angelo Gordon
Points forts
- Advised Abu Dhabi Investment Authority on the acquisition of 24 hotels.
- Advised Metrovacesa on a successful challenge against the exercise of a pre-emption right by the regional government of the Balearic Islands under a piece of legislation.
- Advised GIC on the acquisition of a 35% stake in Hotel Investment Partners (HIP), the ownerof a hospitality portfolio including 70 hotels in Spain (59) and overseas (11).
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Diego Armero
Rafael Jiménez
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
Fernando Azofra; Diego Armero
Autres avocats clés
Rafael Jiménez Mateo; Iván Abad; Andrea Sandi