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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 –
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 contracts for the acquisition of retail assets. “Araoz & Rueda provides personalised treatment and very good availability” “The firm is excellent. It offers a high quality service and the professionals are down-to-earth” “The team not only provides comprehensive and personalised advice, but it also manages to clearly and effectively communicate each of the necessary steps throughout the process” 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. “He offers commercial solutions combined with legal aspects” “He is a leading professional in his area with a great proactive approach, not only to solve problems, but also to anticipate them. Jesús offers his clients legal advice of the highest quality” “Jesús very accurately captures our needs and is able to produce a final product that perfectly meets our expectations” “He is down-to-earth, very direct, hands-on and responsive” “Jesús Conde is always involved in all the details and supports his team, providing practical advice”
Noted for its ‘personalised approach and deep knowledge of the Spanish market’, the real estate practice at Araoz & Rueda is well versed in sale and leaseback transactions, leasing matters, and development projects, with a special emphasis on the hospitality, retail and residential segments. Jesús Conde leads the group, specialising in restructuring, planning, and auction sales, with a focus on student accommodation and senior living. Testimonials ‘Araoz & Rueda’s real estate practice is distinguished by its personalised approach and deep knowledge of the Spanish market.’ ‘What makes them unique in this area of practice is their ability to adapt to complex projects, maintaining a high level of agility and efficiency in each operation.’ ‘They have the perfect combination of solid technical experience and negotiation skills. They also anticipate problems and propose innovative solutions.’ ‘Compared to other firms, Araoz & Rueda stands out for its pragmatic, efficient and results-oriented approach.’ ‘Direct and close collaboration with the partner of the area is one of their main assets, surpassing in this aspect other firms in which contact with the partner of the department is substantially less.’ ‘His in-depth knowledge of real estate law, speed in resolving problems and personal approach are the aspects that differentiate Jesús Conde.’ ‘The team is highly sophisticated and provides prompt responses. It team clearly points out legal issues and proposes practical solutions against the issues.’ ‘Araoz y Rueda is synonymous with total availability and attention to the client’s needs. The dedication and effort that its professionals put in is outstanding. The partners are personally involved in the matters and know the details of each operation and each problem.’ ‘The experience of the partners in the matters they advise on is exceptional, you have the confidence that you are with the best legal team possible. Professional excellence is combined with great human quality and closeness in the treatment.’
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 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 is customer-oriented with an easy and personalised response.” 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 is polite, assertive and has great knowledge” “He is a professional who strives to make things happen” “He is always there to solve problems” “We were impressed with the negotiations they undertook, which they did in a very professional way.”
Primed with a blend of ‘knowledge and professionalism’, Araoz & Rueda covers the full spectrum of real estate and urban planning matters, providing advice on hotels, student accommodation and senior living projects. Jesús Conde steers the group, predominantly acting for international clients seeking assistance with corporate real estate matters. Testimonials ‘We really liked the team’s professionalism and seriousness. I feel that they were also very quick with their responses, their drive and their desire to work. I highly recommend them.’ ‘They are attentive to absolutely all the details, down to the smallest details. Total availability. Flexible when it comes to billing.’ ‘The team is highly sophisticated and provides prompt responses. It team clearly points out legal issues and proposes practical solutions against the issues.’ ‘Knowledge and professionalism. They accompany the client throughout the entire process. I especially want to highlight Jesús Conde for his advice.’ ‘I have worked with Jesús Conde and I highlight his ability to defend our interests as a client, his good performance in international transactions, his practical nature when solving problems, and his extensive knowledge of real estate. He knows how to work so that transactions go ahead.’
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.”
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 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.
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.
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.’
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 ‘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”
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.
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”
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.
Practice head Jesús Conde is the key name to note. Clients include Kefren Capital and Spotify Spain.
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.
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.
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”.
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