Standing out for its ‘high technical preparation’, ’dedication and availability’, Garrigues advises a host of clients, including investment funds, financial institutions, and hotels, on real estate finance, acquisitions, disposals, development and leading matters. Leadership is shared between Héctor Muñoz, who is often engaged by domestic and international investors seeking assistance with developments and transactions involving real estate assets, and Oscar De Santiago, whose strength lies in the financing and refinancing of development projects. Jorge García-Pellicer is singled out for his extensive experience in corporate restructurings,  acquisitions, and sale-leaseback deals. Blanca Jiménez Aparicio predominantly attracts instructions from clients operating in the residential and student housing spheres.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Knowledge of subjects and specialisation.'

  • 'Closeness to the client and availability of its partners.’

  • ‘High technical preparation, high level of dedication and availability, collaboration in the successful completion of transactions.’

  • ‘It is a great team, very committed and coordinated.’

  • ‘The quality of their work and the depth of their advice. Partner Hector Muñoz and Blanca Jimenez stand out.’

Key clients

  • Blackstone
  • Baupost
  • AXA IM – Real Assets
  • Värde
  • Apollo
  • Metric Capital Advisors
  • Alpine Grove Partners LLP
  • DWS
  • VGP Group
  • Banc Sabadell
  • Meridia Capital
  • Merlin Properties
  • AQ Capital
  • Square Asset Management
  • Arcano Real Estate
  • Platinum Estates
  • Carmila
  • Carrefour
  • Batipart
  • Banca March
  • Farallon
  • Davidson Kempner
  • Palm Capital
  • Hines
  • Cosentino Group
  • Meyer Bergman
  • Unibail Rodamco Westfield
  • Mersan Assets Management
  • Newcold Advanced Cold Logistics
  • Vivenio Residencial SOCIMI
  • Thor Equities
  • Azora Capital
  • Aberdeen Standard Investments
  • Aedas Homes
  • Kadans Science Partner
  • Hayfin
  • Valeo
  • Iberdrola Inmobiliaria
  • B&B Hotels
  • Aena
  • Brookfield
  • GMP Property SOCIMI
  • Conren Tramway
  • Q21
  • Infinorsa
  • Metrovacesa
  • Blasson Property Investments
  • Exlabesa
  • Probuilding

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Héctor Muñoz, Óscar de Santiago

Other key lawyers

Juan José Berdullas, Jorge García-Pellicer, Estefanía Iceta, Blanca Jiménez Aparicio