Real Estate

We have broad experience in all kind of real estate matters and/or with an urban planning component, advising investors, developers and financiers on all sorts of investment and developments in Spain and abroad, including the financing of projects in different areas of the real estate market (shopping malls, hotels, hospitals, gyms, universities, etc.).

Our expert lawyers also advise regarding real estate and planning law as they impact in buy-sell transactions, sale and lease-back of real estate assets, requalification and urbanisation of land, construction and architectural services contracts and project management. We also advise in real estate due diligences for development companies and real estate investors.

Furthermore, a very significant number of our real estate matters have a strong mergers and acquisitions component, which enables us to offer our clients in this area a substantial value added based on a full service advice and a clear business-oriented approach.

Finally, we have extensive experience providing real estate advice in distressed situations, including the acquisition of assets within insolvency proceedings and the acquisition of property portfolios subject to discount.

 


“Araoz & Rueda stands out in their closeness to the client and their flexibility in adapting to the client’s needs”

– Chambers Europe Guide –

“Outstanding competencies in real estate and a relentless commitment to providing high quality advice and guidance”

– The EMEA Legal 500 –


 

Specific services

  • Purchase and sale transactions.
  • Sale and lease-back.
  • Requalification and urbanisation of land.
  • Project management.
  • Real estate due diligence.

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Experience

  • Advice to the most important Portuguese insurance company, on i) the acquisition of Trianon Building, a landmark office complex with a surface area of around of 20,000 sq.m. located in Hortaleza, a high-end location in Madrid, and ii) the acquisition of Orion Building, a prestigious office complex located in the heart of the popular office sub-market of Manoteras, to the north of the Madrid.
  • Advice to Hungarian investor specialized in hotel establishments on the acquisition of three 4-star hotels on the Andalusian coast of Spain owned by Mutualidad de la Abogacía, an insurance company for legal professionals.
  • Advice to a Belgium real estate investor company on the purchase of a landmark residential building in Velázquez, 70 (Salamanca district), the core of Madrid business and commercial district.
  • Advice to Socimi (forming part of one of the most relevant Spanish real estate groups) on the purchase of a plot in “Parque Empresarial de la Carpetania” (one of the hot spots for logistics traffic in Madrid), located in the south of Madrid, for the development of a logistics warehouse.

Recommendations

Chambers Europe Guide 2023

Araoz & Rueda’s real estate department both supports the corporate team in M&A transactions and handles standalone real estate mandates, including also a planning perspective. It has experience in the drafting of works contracts for the construction of new office buildings. The team is also active in sale and lease and turn-key agreements in the industrial sector.
“Araoz & Rueda stands out in their closeness to the client and their flexibility in adapting to the client’s needs.”
“They are careful about how to convey a message in negotiations; in this sense they are very good at negotiations.”

Chambers Europe Guide 2023

Jesús Conde leads the firm’s real estate department. He is active in different real estate transactions, including the acquisition of residential buildings by investors, hotels and plots for logistics developments.
“Jesús Conde solves any issue effectively and efficiently, proposing new ideas to the parties.”

The EMEA Legal 500 2023

The department at Araoz & Rueda is proficient in urban planning transactions, and has been particularly active in the acquisition and sale of high-end residential assets, sale and leaseback structures, as well as logistics deals. The practice has also been frequently engaged in growing sectors such as student accommodation, hotels and office facilities. Jesus Conde oversees the practice and is knowledgeable in restructuring projects, and real estate administrative, civil, commercial and planning mandates.

Chambers Europe Guide 2022

Araoz & Rueda’s real estate department both supports the corporate team in M&A transactions and handles standalone real estate mandates. It has experience in the negotiation of property management agreements between investors and local real estate managers. It negotiates lease agreements on behalf of corporate tenants, and it has experience in the drafting of works contracts for the construction of new office buildings. Strengths: One client praises the lawyers’ “efficiency and know-how,” while another states: “They always keep us informed.” “They are diligent and are always able to adapt to different situations,” reports a third interviewee. Work highlights: Acted for Aparto on its agreement with Commerz Real to provide property management services for the latter’s new student accommodation complex in Barcelona. Notable practitioners: Jesús Conde leads the firm’s real estate department. Sources say that “he makes negotiations simple because he creates a good atmosphere with the counterparties.” “He is diligent and extremely focused on the outcome, which gives us a lot of confidence,” says another interviewee.

The EMEA Legal 500 2022

Founded in 1994, Madrid firm Araoz & Rueda advises major fashion labels, energy providers, multinational property investment and asset management companies, among others. The group is led by Jesus Conde, who specialises in transaction negotiation and execution, restructuring, sale and leaseback transactions, retail leases and due diligence processes. In addition, the team also assists providers of student housing. Testimonials ‘Knowledgeable team of professionals. Available on short notice.’ ‘Professional, friendly, competent, well-informed.’

Chambers Europe Guide 2021

Jesús Conde advises on restructuring matters, along with planning and administrative issues. One interviewee regards Conde as “a reliable and decisive lawyer, who perfectly handles issues and provides viable solutions.”

The EMEA Legal 500 2021

The ‘professional, available, comprehensive’ real estate team at Araoz & Rueda provides clients with ‘excellent advice and knowledge of the subject’. The practice specializes in matters with an urban planning component, particularly in the acquisition and sale of secured NPLs, high-end residential assets and sale and leaseback structures. The firm is also increasing its activity in the hospitality, student ac-commodation, senior living and co-working sectors, as well as advising on the real estate side of solar energy projects. Jesús Conde leads the team and handles the restructuring, negotiation and execution of international real estate transactions. Testimonials: “The firm is quick to respond. Their suggestions are very rational and to the point, which in turn significantly lowers the risk of failing to reach consensus in a business negotiation. In addition to having a very good understanding of local law, they also have a great sense of what to expect from counterparties leading to swift and practical solutions” “It is a team of great professionals, attentive, listening to all our doubts and questions, proactive” “Professional, available, attentive, comprehensive and understandable” “Very favorable, excellent advice, efficiency and knowledge of the subject” “Honesty, capacity, efficiency and human quality” “They all speak perfect English. Their availability. Their human approach, you never feel like a number”

Chambers Europe Guide 2020

Jesús Conde of Araoz & Rueda receives recognition in the market, with one client stating: “He helps to narrow the issues, putting himself in the counterparty’s shoes and pre-empting issues, finding alternative solutions.” He regularly advises on restructuring matters, as well as planning and administrative issues.

The EMEA Legal 500 2020

Araoz & Rueda specialises in matters with an urban planning component, particularly in the acquisition and sale of REOs and asset portfolios. The firm has experience advising investors, developers and financiers on a range of real estate matters in Spain and abroad. Practice head Jesús Conde is known for his expertise in the restructuring, negotiation and execution of international real estate transactions, as well as planning and administrative issues. Testimonials: “Jesus Conde is always available and always delivers on time despite tight schedules, with a very practical and useful approach that takes into account the other party’s potential point of view” “Strong expertise in real estate and administrative law in both the senior and junior ranks” “The analytical approach, availability, and long-lasting engagement of the Araoz team is superb” “A detailed, analytical approach and a powerful strategic vision”’ “They have raised topics in a timely manner and driven conversations and SPA drafts to limit our liability as the seller” “They have done an excellent job”

Chambers Europe Guide 2019

Jesús Conde of Araoz & Rueda frequently represents Spanish and international investors and asset managers in transactional real estate mandates. He also assists retail clients with complex lease negotiations. ” He’s a very commercially minded lawyer who gives good support to our business”, says one source.

The EMEA Legal 500 2019

Practice head Jesús Conde is the key name to note. Clients include Kefren Capital and Spotify Spain.

Chambers Europe Guide 2018

Sources say that Jesús Conde of Araoz & Rueda has a “high level of understanding of the problems that can arise on a deal” and offers “professionalism and kindness in equal parts.” He has a broad real estate practice that includes the negotiation of lease agreements and construction contracts. He advised Etro on its leasing of store premises in Barcelona-based La Roca Village.

The EMEA Legal 500 2018

Araoz & Rueda’s practice was strengthened by the hire of Jesús Conde from Baker McKenzie. Clients include Kefren Capital, Osborne Group, Moraval Group and Spotify Spain.

Chambers Europe Guide 2017

Jesús Conde recently joined Araoz & Rueda. His practice includes advising on transactional instructions as well as mandates concerning the outsourcing of real estate management. Interviewees recommend him because “he is diligent and he knows what he is doing”.

Publications

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Publication: Brainsre News
Authors: Jesús Conde
Septiembre 2023

¿Finalizan los arrendamientos comerciales con una ejecución hipotecaria?

Publication: Brainsre.news
Authors: Pablo González
January 2023

Tope a la revisión del alquiler hasta 2024: ¿aguantará el mercado la presión al propietario?

Publication: Cinco Días
Authors: Inés Hevia
March 2023

In the media

“El gobierno dará incentivos fiscales para aplazar el pago de los alquileres” por Jesús Conde

Jesús Conde
February 2021

La rebaja de alquileres de Cataluña es inconstitucional para los juristas

Jesús Conde
Octubre 2020

Araoz & Rueda asesoró en la venta del terreno adquirido por ASG para el nuevo Hard Rock Hotel de Barcelona

Jesús Conde
Mayo 2019

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