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 García-Pellicer 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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‘What most distinguishes Héctor's team is that it doesn't matter who works, they always rise to the occasion and are available when you need them.’
‘Héctor Muñoz, Blanca Jiménez, and Clara Ramos are real machines. Not only for their human quality, which is a 10, but also for their capacity for work and, above all, their creativity when it comes to finding solutions that are always favourable for their client.’
‘Great knowledge of the subject and extensive practical experience.’
‘Lawyers with extensive experience in real estate law in general and in the field of real estate law applied to food distribution, in particular.’
‘The knowledge that the lawyers in this firm have about the client and their way of working is key as well as their knowledge of real estate law. Jorge García-Pellicer stands out in particular.’
‘Jorge García-Pellicer's availability to handle matters directly with clients is remarkable.’
‘The Garrigues team is highly experienced and multidisciplinary, covering everything from business to urban planning and finance. Their ability to coordinate and resolve problems or find solutions is remarkable.’
‘Estefanía Iceta has extensive experience, and a lot of knowledge, and stands out above all for her commitment and ability to work, as well as the quality of her work. Arturo Gutiérrez has great commitment and dedication, again above what I have seen in other firms.'
Key clients
- Blackstone
- Baupost
- AXA IM – Real Assets
- Värde
- Apollo
- Metric Capital Advisors
- Alpine Grove Partners LLP
- DWS
- VGP Group
- Banc Sabadell
Work highlights
- Advised Goodman on the process of reindustrialising the land of the former Nissan factory in Barcelona's coveted Zona Franca.
- Advised a Swiss family office on its investment in the club deal sponsored by Besant Capital for the purchase of a building in calle Alcalá, Madrid, that will be transformed into a luxury branded residences project for €165m.
- Advised Buildingcentre, CaixaBank's large portfolio of real estate assets comprising up to 30,000 assets valued at €4bn, on the competitive process for the selection of the servicers to manage such portfolio and their contracts negotiation.
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