Ramón y Cajal Abogados
Known for offering ‘exceptional expertise in urban planning and real estate’, Ramón y Cajal Abogados acts for a variety of national and international companies, including financial institutions, listed companies, investment funds and developers. The practice is jointly led by Miguel Ferre, whose practice covers a spread of industrial, residential and commercial assets, and Francisco Bengoetxea, who draws on his background in urban planning and environmental law to handle land purchases and mandates involving protected buildings.
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Testimonials
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‘Very multidisciplinary team, highly trained and effective in solving the problems that arise.’
‘Ramón y Cajal Abogados is a firm that stands out for the experience, professionalism and commitment of its professionals. In-house lawyers should know that the team has extensive experience in the field of public, regulatory, urban planning and real estate law, and that it offers personalised and effective solutions to each case.'
‘Up-to-date knowledge of the law, especially in urban planning. In addition to providing an enormous feeling of security given their know-how, they are very decisive and practical, thus greatly facilitating the closing of transactions - always successfully.’
‘The nature of a small firm means that the people in charge of the operation are fully involved, from associates to partners and directors. I would highlight the good work of Miguel Ferré and Francisco Bengoetxea.’
‘Francisco Bengoetxea has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to my case. His legal experience and skills were evident in all aspects of our interactions, from his meticulous case preparation and commercial awareness to his excellent negotiation skills. What really stood out was the level of support he provided. He was not only legal counsel, but also a trusted confidant who went above and beyond to make sure I felt heard and understood. His clear communication and responsiveness made me feel like a priority, and I always knew I was in capable hands.’
‘It is a relatively new team and yet perfectly cohesive. His strength is excellent technical knowledge and the ability to dialogue and convince a very complicated counterpart. They have demonstrated great flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances during the development of the work.’
‘Ramon y Cajal has exceptional expertise in urban planning and real estate. Great knowledge at a very reasonable price. They always work incessantly to achieve the best results. ’
Key clients
- CaixaBank
- Inmobiliaria Colonial SOCIMI
- Merlin Properties SOCIMI
- Bankinter Investment
- Valfondo Gestión - Bankinter Logística SOCIMI
- Carmila (Carrefour Group)
- HM Hospitales
- Compañía Europea de Arrendamientos Urbanos San Sebastián de los Reyes
- Engie
- Saria
- Kajima Europe
- Monthisa Inmobiliaria
- Iberdrola Inmobiliaria
- Stoneshield Investments
- Banco Santander / Diglo
- Repsol
- Aedas Homes
Work highlights
- Advised CaixaBank, S.A. on the sale of the emblematic building located at 51 Paseo de la Castellana (CaixaBank��s headquarters in Madrid) for €238.5m.
- Advised Valfondo Gestión on the IPO of Bankinter Logística SOCIMI, S.A. (a Spanish REIT) that owns multiple logistics assets in Spain.
- Advised Inmobiliaria Colonial on the sale of a 17,000 sq. m. tertiary plot located in a strategic office area of the city of Madrid in favour of Siemens for the development of its headquarters in Spain.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Miguel Ferre, Francisco Bengoetxea