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Garrigues

Real Estate

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain

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Garrigues

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Real Estate - Spain

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Garrigues advises developers, real estate fund managers and European retail clients on a wide range of real estate projects spanning asset purchases, real estate financing and lease agreements. The law firm has experience in the forward purchase or forward funding of build-to-rent residential developments that are in the early stages of construction. Garrigues frequently acts on deals in the hospitality and logistics sectors. In the residential space, the team has experience in senior living and student accommodation matters. The law firm maintains teams in Barcelona and Madrid, which advise on the acquisition of land or assets in cities across Spain.

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Work Highlights

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  • Garrigues supported Brookfield with the sale of their student accommodation portfolio. The assets spanned Spain and Portugal, and were valued at EUR1.2 billion.

Strengths

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  • We appreciate the team's broad knowledge of market conditions. It has the ability to lead complex negotiations and demonstrate proactive team work to find viable solutions.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • Garrigues has a very business-oriented approach. It is practical, has excellent technical knowledge with specialists in all areas and has the capacity to handle complex issues.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • Without a doubt, Garrigues is distinguished by its commercial approach. It is able to contextualize legal advice within the commercial framework of the transaction and of the client's objectives.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • The team stands out for its solid know-how in real estate. Their experience spans multiple large and complex transactions, allowing them to anticipate scenarios, mitigate risks and optimise results.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • They are very hands-on and they always find a solution that works.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Héctor Muñoz
    Héctor Muñoz

    Héctor Muñoz

    Héctor Muñoz leads the law firm's advice to international real estate investors on their acquisition of build-to-rent residential developments, as well as build-to-suit agreements. He holds additional expertise in land purchasing.

    • Héctor provides excellent advice, making it easier for our colleagues to understand. He enables confidence in the complex aspects of Spanish regulations and offers solutions that meet business needs.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Héctor Muñoz has a deep understanding of the law and of its current application, as well as a remarkable intuition for anticipating future developments.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Héctor demonstrates broad cross-cutting knowledge of the legal and commercial issues under discussion, as well as anticipation and vigilance for resolving any problems that may arise.

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  • Juan José Berdullas Pomares
    Juan José Berdullas Pomares

    Juan José Berdullas Pomares

    Juan José Berdullas Pomares is active in the acquisition of real estate assets such as residential buildings and student accommodation. He is a partner in the Barcelona office.

    • Juan José is an extremely commercial and customer-dedicated partner.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Juan José Berdullas Pomares offers a high level of expertise in the face of high levels of complexity. We have complete satisfaction with the service provided.

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    • He is very able to find solutions.

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  • Estefanía Iceta Guzmán
    Estefanía Iceta Guzmán

    Estefanía Iceta Guzmán

    Estefanía Iceta Guzmán has experience in both the developer and the investor side of forward funding agreements for the construction of residential projects. She also advises on corporate transactions with a key real estate component.

    • She is an impressive professional. Estefanía knows every angle of the deal, is involved in the commercial negotiations, advises her clients well, and defends their interests.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Estefanía Iceta Guzmán is an excellent professional, technically impeccable, practical, a good negotiator and she cares for the client.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Estefanía Iceta Guzmán offers very good treatment and the ability to address very complex issues.

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    • She stands out for her service and her client-focus is second to none.

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  • Oscar de Santiago
    Oscar de Santiago

    Oscar de Santiago

    Oscar de Santiago is based in the firm's Barcelona office and co-heads the real estate department. Highlight mandates include acting in real estate financing and lease operations.

    • Oscar de Santiago is a brilliant lawyer.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Oscar de Santiago is a magnificent professional with many years of experience in international real estate.

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  • Jorge García-Pellicer
    Jorge García-Pellicer

    Jorge García-Pellicer

    Jorge García-Pellicer is regularly mandated in sale and leaseback agreements, in sectors including hospitality, offices and commercial.

    • Jorge García-Pellicer has a strong work ethic and produces quick, high-quality responses. He has the ability to delve into the smallest details and fully engage in business negotiations.

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  • Blanca Jimenez Aparicio
    Blanca Jimenez Aparicio

    Blanca Jimenez Aparicio

    Blanca Jimenez Aparicio is an associate to watch who regularly assists investment funds with the acquisition of residential real estate assets.

    • Blanca Jimenez Aparicio provides excellent advice and attention to detail. She is very organized.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Blanca Jimenez Aparicio is someone you always want to have on hand for transactions. She stands out for her indefatigable work ethic, always maintaining the highest level of attention and precision.

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