
Accolades
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘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
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).
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Diego Armero
Rafael Jiménez
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Fernando Azofra; Diego Armero
Other key lawyers
Rafael Jiménez Mateo; Iván Abad; Andrea Sandi