Ismael Fernández Antón
Ashurst LLPPraised for its ‘deep knowledge of the market in different geographies’, Ashurst LLP is equipped to advise on the full array of real estate matters, from planning to financing, construction and disposals. Ismael Fernández Antón heads up the practice and is best known for his work financings and contentious matters in the real estate sector. Joaquín Macías is often sought out by funds and financial institutions for his expertise handling restructurings and the sale and purchase of REO portfollios. Conchita Sainz left the firm in September 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘The real estate team in Spain is particularly responsive and keen to build long-term relationships with clients.’
‘This is a team with a lot of experience in real estate advice and, in particular, in transactions.'
‘Honesty, experience and professionalism.'
‘Ismael Fernández Antón provides, in addition to his technical knowledge, a global business vision that, without a doubt, makes him stand out from other partners in this space.'
Very agile and efficient. Allocation of resources adjusted to the needs. Skilled in negotations with the counterpart.’
‘Excellent team, agile, methodical and with a deep knowledge of the market in different geographies.’
‘I have worked with Joaquín Macias, a real estate partner, who has shown excellent performance and involvement.'
Key clients
- Bank of America
- DWS Alternatives GmbH
- Henderson Park
- Round Hill Capital
- Culmia (Oaktree's Spanish Real Estate developer)
- Merlin Properties Socimi
- August Collection
- P3 Logistic Parks
- La Française REM
- Alpha Capital
Work highlights
- Advising Bank of America on the acquisition of Goldman Sachs NPL/REOs platform in Spain (including a number of UK and Spanish entities holding NPLs and REO portfolios).
- Advising Aviva on its build-to-rent strategy in Spain, where Aviva has decided to partner with Layetana.
- Advising Culmia on a €135.3m green financing for the development of the 1,763 affordable rented housing units of the Madrid Regional Government's Vive plan.
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Joaquín Macías
Ashurst LLPPractice head
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Ismael Fernández-Antón