Andersen in Spain provides comprehensive support across all stages of real estate development, including land acquisition, planning matters, construction contracting and project commercialisation. Practice head César Morales advises on major retail, logistics, office and residential transactions. Javier Lacleta offers broad real estate expertise, shaped by his experience in public administration and the private sector, while Eduardo González is active in acquisitions, development, leasing, financing and asset management matters. Ignacio Saenz de Santamaría focuses on asset deals, leasing, financings, forward structures and SOCIMI-related mandates.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘It combines legal rigour with exceptional sensitivity to client needs. Every action, every response, every solution demonstrates an absolute commitment to professional excellence and the highest ethical standards.’
  • ‘Their constant availability. They always respond with agility, approachability, and commitment, even in urgent or complex situations, conveying a level of trust that goes beyond professional service. Special mention to César Morales.’
  • ‘Our team’s perception of Andersen is that they are characterised by their enormous flexibility and proactivity. We encounter other teams with great flexibility in addressing needs, but in Andersen’s case, their proactivity is a real added value.’
  • ‘This is an extremely well-synchronised team. They work in pairs, ensuring uninterrupted and immediate support. Their rapid integration of other specialists when needed, along with clear billing and reasonable costs, makes them unique. The advice we receive, compared to that of other firms, is better because it is good and exactly what we need; that is why we have been working together for a long time.’
  • ‘A team dedicated to customer service, with great flexibility and willingness to find time, even during peak work periods. Highly proactive in staying up-to-date with legal developments in the real estate sector, through both group presentations and individual meetings.’
  • ‘There’s a very close relationship with the client, adapting to our needs and with availability and efficiency far exceeding the competition. In particular, César Morales and Virginia de la Fuente demonstrate excellent proactivity, approachability, and availability.’
  • ‘I would like to highlight that the Andersen real estate team (especially Virginia de la Fuente and César Morales) stands out, without a doubt, for their availability, drive, and control of transactions. They are well above the average of other firms, even those traditionally in the top three.’
  • ‘Expertise in the subject matter and a proven track record of success. Incorporation of other experts as needed to fully address the client’s needs. Maximum involvement without preconceived limitations.’

Key clients

  • Vitruvio Real Estate Socimi
  • Inbest
  • Martinsa Fadesa
  • Villas del Naranjo
  • Grupo LAR
  • Alderan Société de Gestion Immobilière
  • European Property Development Group (EPDG)
  • Golf Calafell

Work highlights

Advised Vitruvio SOCIMI, a listed real estate investment vehicle managed by Abante, on the acquisition of a prime office building located at Calle Orense 69 in Madrid.
Advised Grupo Lar, a leading real estate developer and asset manager in Spain, on two key transactions related to residential asset management and rental agreements.
Advised Inbest SOCIMI on the sale of three high-end commercial properties located at number 41 on Madrid's famous Princesa Street.
Practice head

César Morales

Other key lawyers

Eduardo González; Javier Lacleta; Ignacio Sáenz de Santamaría; Virginia de la Fuente