ONTIER is a regular point of contact for domestic funds, REITS, investors, developers, contractors and government bodies looking for legal support in an array of real estate matters, including land use, urban management, planning and licensing issues. The team is jointly led by public law and urban planning specialist Jorge Álvarez and Natalia Callejo, a July 2022 addition from Gómez-Acebo & Pombo who handles real estate transactions in the residential, office, retail, logistics and hotel sectors.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Natalia Callejo is technically and commercially excellent and, in addition, has a deep knowledge of the the market. ’

  • ‘It is a team that fits perfectly with our way of working, and the support in negotiations is unconditional and extraordinarily good.’

  • ‘The experience of working with the Ontier real estate and construction team has been completely unbeatable on all occasions. They represent the perfect balance between professionalism, efficiency, and personal and close treatment. Without a doubt, they make a difference due to the exquisite treatment they offer their clients, which at all times goes hand in hand with unquestionable professionalism.’

  • ‘It is a team with a high degree of qualification and work capacity. Young and dynamic team. Experience in mid-market transactions.'

  • ‘The real estate team is brilliant and anticipates problems that may arise in the transaction. Young team, always available and with a lot of experience.’

  • ‘The team made up of Natalia Callejo and Clara González-Páramo is in constant development and seeking innovation not only in the legal field but also when it comes to addressing issues and their perspective.’

  • ‘The incorporation of Natalia Callejo, as a partner, and Clara González-Páramo, has been key. As strengths and abilities, highlight their technical capacity and practicality when dealing with operations and negotiations.'

Key clients

  • Iante Investment SOCIMI (via Avalon Properties) REIT mostly participated by Ares Management
  • ASG Homes
  • Culmia
  • AEDAS Homes
  • Culmia
  • ASG Homes
  • Espacia Avante, S.L.
  • Asociación de Propietarios de Montencinar de El Escorial
  • GIKGO Advisor
  • Yelmo Films, S.L.
  • HUNOSA
  • DuPont Asturias, S.L..
  • Portocarrio, S.L. (Grupo Cort Lagos)
  • Capital Energy, S.L.

Work highlights

  • Advised Iante on the acquisition of 416 dwellings, parking spaces and storage rooms located in Valdebebas (Madrid).
  • Advised Culmia on the acquisition of co-ownership quotas of several plots contributed to a reparcelling project in Madrid Nuevo Norte.
  • Advised ASG on the due diligence process and acquisition of a building located in Marques de Ahumada 5, Madrid.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Natalia Callejo, Jorge Álvarez

Other key lawyers

Clara González-Páramo, Francisco Javier Loriente Sainz