Real estate and construction

Uría Menéndez

Client Satisfaction

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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Testimonials

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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.’

Key clients

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Singapur Investment Corporation
Azora
EQT
Metrovacesa
Testa Residencial
HIP
Aliseda
J. Safra Sarasin
Angelo Gordon
Grupo Lar
Stoneshield

Work highlights

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).

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