Garrigues' real estate practice is recognised in the Spanish market for its 'highly experienced and multidisciplinary team, covering everything from business to urban planning and finance'. The group is particularly strong in the retail, logistics, and tourism segments, and also frequently advises on matters involving hotels and agricultural land. Its breadth of practice and cross-border capabilities continue to attract high-profile instructions from investment funds, financial institutions, real estate developers and IBEX-35 companies. Co-leading the team are real estate transactional specialists Héctor Muñoz and Óscar de Santiago; Muñoz stands out for his aptitude in property investments, sale and leaseback deals, and disposal of real estate assets, while de Santiago is noted for his expertise in leasing, asset deals, and portfolio disposals. Shopping centre acquisition specialist Jorge Juan García-Pellicer López and build-to-rent transaction expert Estefanía Iceta are also part of the core team. Blanca Jiménez Aparicio is active in investments in the logistics, retail, hospitality and residential segments.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Héctor Muñoz
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Estefanía Iceta
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Blanca Jiménez Aparicio
Practice head
Héctor Muñoz; Óscar de Santiago
Other key lawyers
Jorge García-Pellicer; Estefanía Iceta; Blanca Jiménez Aparicio; Clara Ramos; Arturo Gutiérrez