Instructed predominantly by developers, landowners, and public entities, the real estate team at Andersen regularly assists with acquisitions of portfolios and assets, joint ventures, and planning issues. The practice is also well versed in construction, development and contractual mandates. Practice head César Morales handles real estate contracts and transactions involving retail, logistics, office and residential assets. Other key contacts in the group include Javier Lacleta, a key contact for private and public sector clients, and public law specialist Eduardo González.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Team that works very well together.’

  • ‘César Morales has extensive knowledge and great dedication to clients.’

  • ‘The strong point of the team is that practical solutions are efficiently sought for each case. Time is not wasted on solutions that might justify additional work, but rather it is tailored directly to what is needed.’

  • ‘What makes the firm's lawyers stand out is their availability, quick response, and proximity to the client. In particular, I would like to mention César Morales.’

  • ‘The technical level is excellent, but unlike larger firms or those with better-known brands, the treatment is much closer and faster.’

  • ‘Their services always provide added value, they always meet deadlines, and can work in a multi-language environment.’

  • ‘The team is first class with Eduardo González who is more than capable of handling the vast majority of scenarios.’

  • ‘They show excellent availability, involvement, and rapport in the management of all matters. It is a blessing to have a team of such a high level.’

Key clients

  • BNP Paribas Real Estate
  • Vitruvio Real Estate Socimi
  • Trammell Crow Company
  • Kiabi
  • Dealz
  • Unicorn Royal Emirates
  • Freo Capital
  • Starwood
  • Avintia
  • Advenis Reim
  • Axa Real Estate Property
  • Ms Inversiones
  • Omo Retail Invest
  • Pharmamar
  • Pecsa Real Estate, S.L.U.
  • Avintia Desarrollos Inmobiliarios, S.L.U.
  • Atom Hoteles Socimi, S.A.
  • Culmia Desarrollos Inmobiliarios
  • Alfardan Properties LLC
  • Neinor Homes
  • Libra Gestión De Proyectos
  • European Property Development Group

Work highlights

  • Advised Unicorn Royal Emirates on the sale and purchase of Hotelera Santa Marta.
  • Advised Avintia Inmobiliaria and Pecsa Real Estate on the development of its affordable housing lots.
  • Advised Inmobiliaria Zegrí on the sale to Acciona of land to build its mega tourism project in Sotogrande, a resort with 115 rooms and one hundred luxury residences facing the sea.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

César Morales

Other key lawyers

Javier Lacleta, Eduardo González