EY Abogados combines SOCIMIs expertise with strong urban planning and environmental capabilities to assist with transactions involving hospitality, residential, retail and other asset classes. Rafael Medina Pinazo counsels major investors and public bodies on urban planning regulations, permits and strategic land use, while Ana López Muiña provides planning advice on hospitality, tourism and large development projects for both private clients and public authorities. Former practice head Iván Azinovic left the firm in February 2026.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The key is that they seek legal solutions where other firms say there is no solution; they have legalised real estate issues that other firms did not provide an adequate response to, and this team has found ways to provide legal solutions that have achieved objectives that seemed impossible.’
- ‘Proximity and accessibility of senior lawyers who resolve any issue when required.’
- ‘They are very up to date with technological innovations, implementing AI that helps them be more efficient and provide better service.’
- ‘Ana López Muiña is characterised by her immediate availability at any time and her constant intention to adapt to the needs of the project.’
- ‘The team adapts to our needs regularly, and is characterised by its prompt availability.’
Key clients
- Banco Santander, S.A.
- Grupo ASG Activum
- Urbanitae Real Estate Platform, S.L.
- Nasas Madrid, S.A.
- Marbella Senior Living, S.L.
- Ágora Inversiones Patrimoniales, S.A.
- Inmobiliaria Alhambra, S.A.
- Berwick Real Estate, S.L. and FGH Investments, S.L.
- Clikalia Management Services, S.L.
- Barings
- Alta Real Estate
- VP Hoteles
Work highlights
Advising Clikalia on incorporated a joint venture vehicle, managed along with Abante Capital, to raise funds for the acquisition, refurbishment and sale of residential assets in the main cities of Spain.
Advising Nasas Madrid, S.A., a company that will develop, together with Atlético de Madrid SAD, a shopping and leisure centre on a municipal plot of land around the Metropolitan Stadium in Madrid.
Advised Árima Real Estate SOCIMI, S.A. on the lease of its office building “Botanic” and the purchase of an office building in the same area.
Other key lawyers
Rafael Medina Pinazo; Ana López Muiña; Natalia Tova; Raquel Barrientos