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Freshfields

Real Estate

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain


Freshfields

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Real Estate - Spain

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Freshfields handles high-value transactional mandates on behalf of international investment funds that are active in Spain. The law 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 law 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised Sociedad Anónima Inmobiliaria Vascongada on the sale of three residential buildings, to a subsidiary of NAIZ.

Strengths

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  • Freshfields follows the roadmap and executes the work well. Ultimately we rely on it for its capacity to turn around work, quickly.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • They demonstrate a solid understanding of nuanced issues and consistently provide well-reasoned, strategic advice. Their approach to problem-solving is methodical and thorough, which is essential.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • They are organised and well structured, they know how to present everything in a positive way and overcome challenges with financing.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Ana Julia García Jiménez
    Band 4Ana Julia García Jiménez

    Ana Julia García Jiménez

    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 Julia García Jiménez has excellent work quality and is also serious. I find her advice very valuable.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Ana Julia stands out for her strategic thinking and ability to simplify complex legal issues. Her advice is commercially grounded and she consistently anticipates potential risks before they arise.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Ana Julia García Jiménez does an excellent job. She has a lot of experience in different operations, she is highly detailed and always goes the extra mile for the client.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • I have absolute confidence in Ana Julia García Jiménez.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • I really recommend Ana Julia García Jiménez. She is responsive, efficient, a pleasure to work with and also very to the point.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

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