Mr Diego Armero > Uría Menéndez > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

Uría Menéndez
PRÍNCIPE DE VERGARA 187
PLAZA RODRÍGUEZ URÍA
28002 MADRID
Spain
Diego Armero photo

Work Department

Real Estate and Planning.

Career

Diego Armero is a partner in the Madrid office of Uría Menéndez. He joined the firm in 1999 and became partner in 2006.

Diego has extensive experience in corporate and commercial law and has focused his practice on real estate transactions and, particularly, on the sale and purchase of commercial property.

Diego advises on real estate law, and in particular on the following types of transactions:

  • Sale and purchase of companies operating in the real estate sector.
  • Direct sale and purchase of real estate assets (mainly shopping centres, office buildings, logistical warehouses and hotels).
  • Sale and lease-back of real estate assets.
  • Joint ventures designed to invest in or develop real estate projects in the tertiary industry.
  • The financing of real estate projects.
  • Building contracts and contracts for the rendering of technical services.
  • Lease contracts for commercial premises and offices.
  • Hotel operation and commercial management contracts.
  • Turn-key contracts.

Languages

English, French.

Memberships

Madrid Bar Association.

Education

Law degree, Universidad CEU San Pablo, 1995.

Lawyer Rankings

Spain > Real estate and construction

(Leading partners)

Diego Armero  – Uría Menéndez

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.