LAWYER PROFILE

Jesús Varela

Europe 2026

Pérez-Llorca

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate

Spain

20 years ranked

About

Provided by Pérez-Llorca

Practice Areas

Real Estate, Corporate and M&A.

He advises international investors, developers and lenders on Spain’s most significant and complex real estate deals across all asset classes, including build-to-rent residential, co-living, offices and co-working, retail, logistics, hospitality, healthcare and student accommodation.

Career

Jesús joined Pérez-Llorca in September 2020. Previously, he was Managing Partner for Spain and Head of Spanish Real Estate at a global law firm, and before that a partner in the real estate practice of a magic circle firm in Madrid.

Currently – Degree in Business Management and Administration, Universidad de Educación a Distancia (UNED)

- 2000 Master’s Degree in Planning and Licenses, CESBAL (Centro de Estudios Bayer de Administración Local)

- 1998 Advanced Course in Law (Corporate Law), Instituto de Empresa

- 1997 Doctorate Programme, Universidad Complutense de Madrid

- 1994 International Legal Studies, Columbia University in the City of New York

- 1993 Degree in Law, Universidad Complutense de Madrid

He works in Spanish, English and French.

Professional Memberships

Madrid Bar Association (ICAM).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Real Estate - Spain

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Jesús Varela is best known for his experience in real estate finance mandates, including sales and leaseback agreements. He also advises on acquisitions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jesús Varela demonstrates very clear customer orientation and a focus on necessary services.
Real EstateChambers European Guide
Jesús Varela has proved to be an excellent partner who takes full ownership and overview of the matter and leads his team well. He also resolves issues when things do not run so smoothly.
Real EstateChambers European Guide