Uría Menéndez
Member of Lex Mundi
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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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
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.
Rafael Jiménez
Diego Armero
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