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Clifford Chance LLP

Real Estate

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Real Estate - Spain

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance's Spanish team provides full-service real estate advice on issues ranging from individual asset deals to the structuring of real estate joint ventures. It advises investors on office developments in various parts of Spain, and it assists lenders with the financing of Spanish commercial real estate projects. The team has experience in large-scale shopping centre transactions on behalf of institutional investors and is further active in the sale and purchase of REO portfolios. The law firm also assists corporate landowners with sale and leaseback transactions in order to access capital tied up in real estate.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance assisted Nido Living with the EUR210 million financing of their real estate portfolio comprised of purpose-built student accommodation in Spain and Portugal.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance stands out for its proven ability to structure, coordinate and execute complex transactions given its efficient internal management and strong legal expertise.

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  • Their ability to approach complex issues with originality, their fluid collaboration with our team, and their determination to move forward at critical moments, are key elements that make a difference.

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  • Clifford Chance has a strong legal local team and is also very responsive and innovative.

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  • It is a team that knows the business, is practical and strives to find solutions to the client's needs. It's a very good department that adds value from the very first minute.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Carlos Portocarrero
    Carlos Portocarrero

    Carlos Portocarrero

    Carlos Portocarrero is well known as the driving force behind Clifford Chance's strong real estate practice in Spain. He leads the majority of the firm's top transactional mandates on behalf of real estate asset managers, developers and retailers.

    • When we first met, Carlos Portocarrero said he loves his work. Months later, I can say the work must love him back because the results of our cooperation are beyond what I could expect.

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    • Carlos Portocarrero is a partner we always rely on for the services we need. He is always fully available, friendly and technically very good.

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    • Carlos is a key player in the success of our transactions. His enthusiasm and commitment are extraordinary. All of our company's major, successful transactions have involved him.

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    • He is a magnificent professional with whom we are delighted.

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    • We know that if there is something complex we need advice on, Carlos Portocarrero is always there.

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  • Gabriel Cabello
    Gabriel Cabello

    Gabriel Cabello

    Gabriel Cabello advises on individual asset transactions and assists international investors with the establishment of joint ventures aiming to invest significant sums in Spanish residential or office assets.

    • I have a very good relationship with Cabello. He understood and handled the entire process.

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    • Cabello is a very well-rounded lawyer. As an added quality, I'd highlight his strong grounding in urban planning. He's also deeply involved in the matters.

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    • Gabriel Cabello is an excellent lawyer. He has a knack for solving complex problems and also has a strong commercial vision to help deals succeed.

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  • Andrés Berral
    Andrés Berral

    Andrés Berral

    Andrés Berral is highly active in the acquisition and financing of real estate assets. These include office buildings and retail parks.

    • Andrés Berral is our trusted lawyer, always attentive and quick to respond and a salesperson for closing deals.

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    • Andrés is a great professional and we are always happy to work with him.

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    • It's always a pleasure working with Andrés.

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