Known for its work across hotels, retail, data centres, student housing, logistics, offices and residential assets, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP's real estate practice regularly advises on portfolio acquisitions, development matters, joint ventures and commercial leases. Practice head Tomás Díaz Mielenhausen focuses on corporate real estate transactions, while Álvaro Gross is active in real estate portfolio and NPL deals. Alejandra Romero specialises in real estate transactions and lease agreements.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- 'Tomás Díaz Mielenhausen: great supervisor, only steps in when necessary, whereas a good combination between partner and associates is realised.'
- 'The work they provide is usually flawless and very quickly ready to use. We don't need to discuss/clarify our intentions. The English language that they always provide is very useful.'
Key clients
- AEW Europe
- Boreal IM
- Morgan Stanley
- AXA Investment Managers
- Blantyre Capital
- Compensation Board of El Cañaveral
- HIH Real Estate
- Finerge
- Entrecanales Family Office
- Primark
- Gravity Co-living
- Eldridge Real Estate Credit
Work highlights
Advising Eldridge Real Estate Credit (former Cain International) on the financing of the acquisition by Greystar of a flex-living property located in Boadilla del Monte (Madrid) which shall be composed of 400+ fully furnished studios and apartments, together with ancillary spaces such as coworking, gym, cinema and swimming pool, among others.
Advising Balantyre Capital on the refinancing and further disposal to the US hotel chain Hyatt of the so-called “Jewel Portfolio” (consisting of 3 hotels (ALUA ATLÁNTICO GOLF RESORT, ALUASOUL OROTAVA VALLEY and ALUA TENERIFE) located in the Canary Islands (Tenerife) and managed by the Hyatt company group Alu.
Advising AXA Investment Managers on the disposal of a standalone building housing retail premises located in one of Europe’s most sought after streets (Gran Vía 37, Madrid), in favour of its tenant, Uniqlo.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Tomás Díaz Mielenhausen
Other key lawyers
Álvaro Gross; Alejandra Romero; Marta Escartín