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Ramón y Cajal Abogados

Planning

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Ramón y Cajal Abogados

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Provided by Ramón y Cajal Abogados

Our firm is best known for its high quality services in all aspects of the planning sector:

  • Preparation and processing of urban development zoning regulations and urban development management instruments: Allotments projects, cooperation and compulsory expropriation projects.
  • Drafting, negotiation and processing of urban development agreements to be entered into between owners and public authorities. Set up and advice on compensation boards, urban development agents, conservation entities and other related entities.
  • Preparation of urban development reports and legal opinions. Drafting of urban development due diligence reports prior to financing or the acquisition of all types of real estate assets or in sale and leaseback transactions with international investors.
  • Advice on obtaining permits for works, activities, initial occupancy and start up, commercial and tourist permits, and authorisation on land non suitable for development.
  • Administrative and judicial proceedings in connection with sanctions, expropriations, authorisations, permits, closing orders and against urban development planning and management instruments appeals.
  • Advice on urban development aspects of execution and financing of renewable energy projects on land deemed unsuitable for building.

Chambers Review

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Planning - Spain

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Ramón y Cajal is frequently instructed by real estate developers and investment funds to assist with the planning due diligence of potential land and property acquisitions. The team advises on the acquisition of concessions to build specific assets, as well as drafting urban development agreements for developers undertaking major regeneration projects. The lawyers also assist with contentious-administrative appeals against town hall decisions.
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Work Highlights

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  • Ramón y Cajal Abogados advised Inmobiliaria Colonial on the transformation process of one of its office buildings located in Madrid. The matter value was quoted at EUR86 million.

Strengths

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  • It aligns itself really well to our business needs.

    Planning respondentEurope

  • Ramón y Cajal Abogados has been able to recognise the potential of our company for future developments.

    Planning respondentEurope

  • The team demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the client's sector, anticipating legal risks and opportunities from a commercial perspective.

    Planning respondentEurope

  • The team at Ramón y Cajal Abogados is an expert in local urban planning.

    Planning respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Francisco Bengoetxea
    Francisco Bengoetxea

    Francisco Bengoetxea

    Francisco Bengoetxea heads the Ramón y Cajal planning department. He assists both with the planning-focused due diligence of real estate acquisitions and with standalone advisory mandates for developers undertaking urban development projects in different parts of Spain.

    • Francisco adds a lot of value.

      Planning respondentEurope

    • Francisco combines deep legal expertise with a hands-on, approachable style. He's always available, thoughtful and fully aligned with our business needs.

      Planning respondentEurope

    • Francisco stands out not only for his attention to detail, but also for his ability to manage highly complex tasks with optimism and skill.

      Planning respondentEurope

    • Francisco is a very dedicated and reliable lawyer.

      Planning respondentEurope

    • Francisco Bengoetxea offers closeness and is impeccable.

      Planning respondentEurope
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