Bird & Bird's real estate team often works in close collaboration with the corporate department to advise on investment transactions involving real estate projects, including portfolio deals, and sale and leaseback matters. The group, which acts for residential developers and companies from the logistics, energy, food and beverage, telecoms and life sciences sectors, has recently been particularly active in mandates involving data centre developments. Practice head Conchita Sainz is a key contact for domestic and international investment funds and corporations seeking advice on their real estate investments in Spain.
Testimonials
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‘Conchita Sainz is exceptionally dedicated to the affairs of her clients. She has a very deep knowledge of the market and a very close and executive approach. Her team is very focused on delivering results to the client and it is a pleasure to work with them.'
‘The availability of Conchita Sainz and Laura Sánchez makes the resolution of any issue much easier. Very open to the client's suggestions and work hand in hand with the client.'
‘Conchita and her team provide highly personalised assistance and are always attentive to the client's needs.'
‘Conchita and her team are fantastic people who are a pleasure to work with. They not only focus on providing good professional service but also make personal relationships important and make the work environment very pleasant.'
‘An exceptional team, with collaboration at the top of their agenda. Conchita Sanchez has provided outstanding service and advice.’
‘I highly recommend Conchita Sanchez. With exceptional expertise in real estate and construction law, Conchita consistently delivers outstanding legal counsel and client service. Her pragmatic and collaborative approach, in-depth industry knowledge, and ability to handle complex deals make her an invaluable asset to clients.’
‘The B&B team is a highly cohesive team that offers its different areas of expertise with almost immediate availability.'
‘The team stands out for its proximity, availability and continuous contact with the client, which translates into advice that optimally combines technical quality with business orientation. In addition, it is a well-cohesive team, capable of responding to legal issues from a 360-degree approach.'
Key clients
- PANATTONI
- IRON MOUNTAIN
- DOMUSVI
- NEINOR
- AEDAS
- VF CORPORATION - VF Apparel España S.L.U.
- CUMMINS - Cummins New Power, S.L.
- OATLY - Oatly Spain, S.L.
Work highlights
- Advising DOMUSVI GROUP on the sale and lease back of a portfolio of nursing homes in Spain to an investor by means of a bidding process.
- AdvisingIron Mountain on the development of a Data Centre Campus in Madrid, consisting in 7 data centre buildings.
- Advising Neinor Homes on the sale of a built-to-rent complex of 337 residential units, to Avalon Properties, owner of one of the biggest portfolios of residential units to rent in Spain.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Conchita Sáinz