Europe Guide 2026 : Spain
Ranked Individuals
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The real estate team in Spain, led by partner Tomás Díaz Mielenhausen, has a reputation for providing high-quality and commercial advice in the context of large and complex real estate deals, covering all aspects of the transaction cycle. Our offering includes real estate M&A and financing, built-to-suit acquisitions and development, loan-to-own transactions, real estate joint ventures, insolvency and restructuring of real estate companies, property finance, Spanish REITs, commercial leases, urban planning and construction law.
The senior team comprises Of Counsel Álvaro Gross and senior associates Alejandra Romero and Marta Escartín. In addition, in collaboration with the tax practice, they design and assist with the implementation of complex tax-driven real estate investment and acquisition structures. They advise leading national and international institutional investors, developers, funders, private equity houses, occupiers, and corporates.
The team combines in-depth commercial knowledge of the Spanish real estate industry with property, corporate, tax and finance technical knowledge. Their sector expertise is wide, with special focus on data centres, student housing, hospitality, logistics, offices, healthcare, retail, and residential. The European real estate group, along with their capability in the Middle East and Asia, enables them to provide a one-stop service for clients, including owners, developers, and institutional investors.
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's real estate team is well recognised in the market for its expertise in land and buildings transactions. The team is also active in leasing matters. The group acts for investment firms, property developers and owners.
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised AEW Europe on the EUR37 milion sale of an office building in Madrid.
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They have always gone out of their way to help in any way they can, asking different departments to make sure we are covered at all times. They are always available and the reaction time is very fast.
The firm employs highly specialised professionals which ensures precise and strategic solutions.
Their speed of response makes the advice valuable and quick. The matter is never neglected, and all team members have extensive legal and market knowledge.
HSFK is very attentive to the entire process and serves as an adviser who helps ensure the deal moves forward, smoothly. It always seeks solutions and avoids creating obstacles in the process.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer delivers a comprehensive offering.
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Tomás Díaz Mielenhausen is head of the real estate department at Herbert Smith Freehills and his practice includes lease agreements, real estate mergers and acquisitions. He also handles the sale and purchase of real estate portfolios in the residential, logistics and offices sectors.
Tomás Díaz is a great partner, very proactive and very helpful.
What really sets Tomás Díaz apart is his depth of personal investment in clients' success. He is the kind of lawyer who will take the time to listen to our needs. He really builds trust and loyalty.
He is dedicated to being available at all times and helps us with all legal matters.
Tomás Díaz's extensive knowledge, not only of legal matters but also of the market and standard practices, ensures smooth negotiations and allows the client to accurately assess the risks involved.
Álvaro Gross advises on property and share acquisitions, joint ventures and negotiation of real estate contracts.
Álvaro Gross is an excellent professional and we are delighted with the service.
Álvaro Gross is a very conscientious and proactive person. Circumstances always arise that require creativity from him.
Álvaro is a true professional. The advice he provides is always brilliant and timely.
Head of Real Estate
Real Estate
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Alejandra Romero
Marta Escartín
Álvaro Gross
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