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The Town Planning practice area is made up of town planning lawyers located in Bilbao, Valencia, Barcelona, Lisbon and Madrid who practice law in all the municipalities of the Iberian peninsula.

Our team, however, includes not only lawyers and professors, but also an expert town planning architect, which allows us to provide not only purely legal advice but also a very technical vision and approach to our town planning advice, as required by this specialization.

We advise public bodies and private companies on the preparation of planning and land enforcement instruments and follow up on their processing, until their definitive approval, as well as in the investigation and documentary analysis, issuance of reports, opinions and expert reports, as required. All this in accordance with the different applicable land and sector-specific legislation (environmental, transport, water, cultural heritage, etc.).

The diversity of the work carried out covers all the stages of the town planning process, from its beginning with the idea of undertaking an urban transformation (the analysis of its opportunity and viability or the drafting of a Feasibility Diagnosis), preliminary actions with public authorities, drafting of planning, management and development instruments and expropriations.

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What the Team is Known For

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo acts for investors, developers, industrial companies and local councils on urban planning matters. Team members in Valencia advise on projects that necessitate interaction with planning authorities across Spain. The law firm assists with land acquisitions, drafts new planning instruments and renders advice in connection with licences for the construction of new hotels or shopping centres. Gómez-Acebo & Pombo advises on processes seeking to ensure that industrial sites comply with land use permits.

Work Highlights

  • Gómez-Acebo & Pombo advised Grupo Porcelanosa on the planning actions to facilitate the development and expansion of the company.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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José Manuel Palau
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José Manuel Palau
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Valencia-based José Manuel Palau is an important figure in the firm's planning law team. He acts for longstanding clients, including retailers and developers, on issues relating to real estate projects in various regions of Spain.

José Manuel Palau is a magnificent professional.

José Manuel Palau shows very good communication, is decisive and frank.

José Manuel offers team leadership and impeccable customer service.

Josep Ortiz Ballester
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Josep Ortiz Ballester
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Up and Coming

Josep Ortiz Ballester is specialised and recognised for his work in administrative law and urban planning. He advises clients on regulatory matters related to land acquisitions and development, amongst other matters.

Josep is distinguished by his deep technical knowledge of administrative and contentious-administrative law, as well as for his strategic ability to advise on complex matters.

Josep Ortiz Ballester is exquisite and fast. We are very happy with him.

His ability to anticipate risks and propose preventive solutions make him a key partner in the management of complex projects, providing added value beyond mere legal representation.

What sets Josep apart is his balance of legal acumen, his practical business approach and his proximity and availability to coordinate matters that require swift and strategic decisions.

Josep's ability to clearly explain legal aspects and offer effective solutions was key to achieving favourable results. I would definitely recommend his services for his dedication and efficiency.

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José Manuel Palau
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José Manuel Palau
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Josep Ortiz Ballester
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Josep Ortiz Ballester
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Up and Coming

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