A&O Shearman has a robust offering which includes assistance with development and urban planning issues, construction contracts, financing agreements, joint ventures, as well as asset deals, and distressed transactions. The 'pragmatic and pro deal' Santiago De Vicente heads up the team and specialises in real estate investments, construction matters, and deals involving property-backed debt portfolios. Key support is offered by Marta Orce, who acts for domestic and international clients in all types of real estate transactions across the residential and commercial property segments.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team, led by Santiago Vicente, is one of the best real estate teams in Spain. They have extensive technical knowledge that is accompanied by a proactive and pro-deal attitude. They have a pragmatic vision and seek solutions.’

  • ‘Santiago Vicente is pragmatic and pro-deal, and has great technical knowledge with a focus on finding solutions that work for all parties.’

  • ‘Marta Orce has great availability and very high technical knowledge.’

  • ‘Very experienced and strong team.’

  • ‘Santiago De Vicente is very strong and responsive.’

Key clients

  • King Street
  • Iberdrola Inmobiliaria
  • Thor Holdco City Link
  • MDSR Investments
  • APG
  • HIG
  • Goodman
  • PIMCO
  • P3
  • TCI Fund Management
  • Intrum
  • Citibank
  • Morgan Stanley

Work highlights

  • Advised King Street on its joint venture with AEDAS Homes to develop residential schemes in Spain.
  • Advised TCI Fund Management on the financing to Grupo Statuto for the acquisition of the Hotel Six Senses in Ibiza.
  • Advised Goodman on the sale of an industrial plot of land in Madrid to an investor.

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.
Marta Orce
A&O Shearman
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Santiago de Vicente
A&O Shearman

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Santiago de Vicente

Other key lawyers

Marta Orce, Javier González, Lina Kondrushkina