The team at SMPS Legal covers a broad range of real estate mandates that includes land purchases, leases and sales, financing, development and construction work. Following the January 2025 departures of ex-practice co-heads María Teresa Paillés and María Esther Rey, the practice is co-led by Andrés Pizarro Suárez and Eduardo Pizarro Suárez. Both are noted for their expertise in advising developers, creditors and investors on real estate and asset transactions, including purchases, lease agreements and financings of office, retail, industrial and residential properties. The key names to note at senior associate level are Andrés González (real estate, corporate and financial transactions); and Nadiezhda Vázquez Careaga (corporate, real estate and M&A).
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Testimonials
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- ‘They are always on top of our matters, in a very professional manner, and available to talk at any time.’
- ‘Their attentiveness to us is excellent. Always willing to help.’
Key clients
- Arquitectoma Playa
- PHH
Work highlights
Advised PHH on the development of a new hotel to be built in Los Cabos to be operated by Hyatt.
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.
Nadiezhda Vázquez Careaga
Practice head
Eduardo Pizarro Suárez; Andrés Pizarro Suárez
Other key lawyers
Andrés González; Nadiezhda Vázquez Careaga