“El decreto justiciero de los alquileres”
Publication: El Economista
Authors: Jesús Conde
Date: October 2020
“Reliable and decisive lawyers who perfectly handle issues and provide viable solutions“
– Chambers Europe Guide 2021 –
“Detailed, analytical approach and a powerful strategic vision”
– The EMEA Legal 500 2020 –
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 urbanization 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. In the context of the situation triggered by COVID-19, we also advise both parties in the processes of renegotiation of lease agreements affected by the scenario following the declaration of the state of alarm by the Spanish Government and the alteration of the economic and commercial situation.
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."
Chambers Europe Guide 2021Araoz & 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”
The EMEA Legal 500 2020Jesús 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.
Chambers Europe Guide 2020Practice head Jesús Conde is the key name to note. Clients include Kefren Capital and Spotify Spain.
The EMEA Legal 500 2019Jesús 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.
Chambers Europe Guide 2019Araoz & 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.
The EMEA Legal 500 2018Sources 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.
Chambers Europe Guide 2018Jesús 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”.
Chambers Europe Guide 2017Jesús Conde is a new addition to the Araoz & Rueda team. He focuses on real estate acquisitions, office and retail complex leases, and sale and leasebacks. Clients describe him as "friendly and understanding" "professional and quick" and "there for his clients 24/7 if need be."
Chambers Europe Guide 2016Publication: El Economista
Authors: Jesús Conde
Date: October 2020
Publication: Anuario Actualidad Mercantil 2020 (Tirant LoBlanch)
Authors: Eduardo Cámara
Date: July 2020
Publication: Capital & Corporate Magazine Nº 45
Authors: Jesús Conde
Date: October 2018
Publication: La Razón (daily economic newspaper)
Authors: Jesús Conde
Date: July 2017
Publication: Financier Worldwide Real Estate Annual Review
Authors: Jesús Conde
Date: May 2017
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April 24, 2020
Organises: Asociación Española para la Defensa de la Competencia (AEDC)
Lecturer: Ainhoa Veiga
November 6-10, 2019 (Luxembourg)
Organises: Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA)
Lecturer: Ángel S. Freire (President of the UIA Young Lawyers Subcommittee)