About

Madrid-based real estate-focused investment firm Azora was founded in 2003 and launched its first fund in 2004. It has since raised over €2bn across its funds and invested in assets ranging from offices to student accommodation. It is also active in the renewable energy sector through its Canepa Green Energy fund. Chief legal counsel María Luisa Vara leads a team of five lawyers responsible for overseeing Azora’s transactional, operational and regulatory risks. Azora is known as an active investment manager and places a premium on understanding the day-to-day operations of its portfolio. The legal team specifically is praised for its ability to help generate business through offering ‘proactive solutions to commercial issues’, according to a nominating source.