Addleshaw Goddard’s real estate team advises across the entire property lifecycle, guiding investors, developers and asset managers through the acquisition, sale, development, financing, leasing and exit of real estate assets, from retail to hospitality. The group is led by José Antonio Calleja, who handles acquisitions, leasing, financing and construction arrangements across all major asset classes. These are also key areas of expertise for Candela Escribano, while Pilar Lorenzo is skilled in transactions involving offices, shopping centres, hotels, residential portfolios and logistics assets.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Multidisciplinarity, flexibility, and adaptability. Unlike other firms, in multidisciplinary projects, José Antonio has involved other colleagues from the firm who have been able to adapt to a new client like us and to the demanding pace of venture capital. This adaptability has also been evident in billing, where José Antonio has adjusted to the limitations we have faced in each project.’
- ‘José Antonio Calleja's dedication throughout all phases of the project, regardless of its complexity, combined with his undeniable professionalism and personal qualities, creates a unique and highly valuable profile. José Antonio is always available and provides leadership at every stage of the project, while also involving team members in areas outside their expertise, which inspires confidence.’
- ‘In-house lawyers value the team's ability to adapt to situations regardless of their complexity, as well as their capacity to navigate the complexities that arise during case management, remaining calm, empathising with the client, and providing a response tailored to their needs, one that is concrete, unambiguous, and rigorously analysed.'
- 'Their client-focused approach, availability, dedication, and constant search for alternative solutions inspire total confidence. Without a doubt, of all the firms I've worked with on real estate projects, Addleshaw Goddard is the one that has inspired the most confidence and with which I've felt most at ease during negotiations.’
- ‘I've worked on many complex real estate projects with José Antonio Calleja and Candela Escribano, and I can confidently say that they are considered in-house counsel due to their approachability and commitment. I feel they are more like colleagues in the department than external lawyers. I have 100% confidence in these professionals because of their high level of expertise, technical competence, and experience.’
- ‘In-depth knowledge, rigour and availability, highlighting the work of José Antonio Calleja and Candela Escribano.’
- ‘The firm’s success is built on the excellence of its professionals. José Antonio Calleja is renowned for his technical expertise, negotiation skills, and strategic vision, while Candela Escribano stands out for her meticulous attention to detail, legal rigour, and exceptional availability. Together they embody the firm’s differentiating values: technical excellence, client focus, and the ability to deliver added value.’
- ‘Exceptional knowledge of the sector and the market with a very pro-business approach, in an environment of total involvement of the entire team, but especially the seniors, including the main partner.’
Key clients
- Inbest Socimi
- Silicius SOCIMI
- SCPI Iroko Zen
- CBRE Global Investors
- Mazabi
- Grupo Constructor Herce
- Savills Investment Managers
- Merlin Properties
- Mapfre Inmuebles
- LSGIE
- NiDra Homes
- Alcampo
- McDonald’s
- Leroy Merlin
- Generali Real Estate
- Dachser Spain
- Valencia Club de Fútbol
- Excem Real Estate
- Kronos Investment Group
- Travelodge
Work highlights
Advising McDonald’s on more than 25 real estate projects for the development of new restaurants in Spain.
Advising Valencia Club de Fútbol on a number of real estate matters including the sale of the plot of land of its former stadium (Viejo Mestalla) and the real estate financing and construction of its new stadium (Nuevo Mestalla).
Advising Generali Real Estate on a number of real estate matters including the lease agreement with international consulting firm EY for a 13,500 square metre office building in Madrid.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Candela Escribano
Practice head
José Antonio Calleja
Other key lawyers
Candela Escribano; Pilar Lorenzo