Freshfields, Real Estate | Chambers Europe Profile

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Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Spain

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields handles high-value transactional mandates on behalf of international investment funds that are active in Spain. The firm has an impressive track record in the structuring of joint ventures between foreign real estate investors and local developers. It advises on matters involving logistics assets or hotel agreements, including in major transactions structured as share deals and targeting large portfolios of assets. The firm has additional experience in the acquisition of land for the development of student housing and also assists with the negotiation of commercial leases. Freshfields also advises borrowers on the financing of their real estate acquisitions.

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Work Highlights

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Freshfields assisted Hines Real Estate Partners with the EUR1.1 billion takeover bid of the Lar España Real Estate SOCIMI.

Strengths

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They are always available and I've never had to wait for a response.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

As expected from Freshfields, it is committed to the cause by being diligent in turnaround times. It can also meet tough deadlines.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

The Freshfields team has great negotiation skills and is always looking for solutions with which both parties feel satisfied.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Their team is well-versed in navigating complex regulations and has a deep understanding of both local and national markets.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

They are always available and I've never had to wait for a response.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

As expected from Freshfields, it is committed to the cause by being diligent in turnaround times. It can also meet tough deadlines.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

The Freshfields team has great negotiation skills and is always looking for solutions with which both parties feel satisfied.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Their team is well-versed in navigating complex regulations and has a deep understanding of both local and national markets.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Fernando Soto

Band 2

Fernando Soto acts for global real estate investors on varied transactions carried out in relation to individual hotels or logistics assets. He also advises asset managers on corporate mandates relating to their participation in larger real estate-focused corporate entities.

He is commercial and simply great.

Fernando's ability to navigate intricate legal frameworks with ease makes him a standout partner. He combines legal excellence with a proactive, client-focused approach.

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Ana Julia García Jiménez

Band 4

Ana Julia García Jiménez shows a high involvement in the firm's highlights, especially in the formation of real estate joint ventures, as well as in the sale of residential portfolios.

Ana is very clear in her guidance and feedback. I would definitely recommend her.

Ana has become a go-to person as she will fight for what we want and comes to solutions very quickly. She has a lot of availability and a good attitude.

She is exceptional - super responsive, always available, very good at running transactions and giving the best advice.

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