Clifford Chance LLP, Real Estate | Chambers Europe Profile

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Real Estate - Spain

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance's Spanish team provides full-service real estate advice on issues ranging from individual asset deals to the structuring of real estate joint ventures. It advises investors on the forward purchase of logistics or office developments in various parts of Spain, and it assists lenders with the financing of Spanish commercial real estate projects. The team has experience in large-scale shopping centre transactions on behalf of institutional investors, and is further active in the sale and purchase of REO portfolios. The firm also assists corporate landowners with sale and leaseback transactions in order to access capital tied up in real estate.

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Work Highlights

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Clifford Chance represented AXA in the sale of a student residence platform in Spain, which contains 42 student accommodation residences, to PGGM for EUR800 million.

Strengths

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"Clifford Chance is an accomplished practice, providing detailed and prompt support to matters."

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"They manage complex situations skilfully and know when to force or ease up in negotiations."

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"Clifford Chance is an accomplished practice, providing detailed and prompt support to matters."

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"They manage complex situations skilfully and know when to force or ease up in negotiations."

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Notable Practitioners

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Carlos Portocarrero

Band 1

Carlos Portocarrero is well known among market commentators as the driving force behind Clifford Chance's strong real estate practice in Spain. He leads the majority of the firm's top transactional mandates on behalf of real estate asset managers, developers and retailers.

"He is a reference within the real estate market because of his practical point of view."

"He always has a calm approach to negotiations."

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María Pradillo

Band 4

María Pradillo climbs a tier up due to strong market support. She assists with a variety of complex real estate transactions, include large due diligence as well as build-to-rent and sale and leaseback deals.

"We are very happy with Maria's advice. She has a smart and practical approach."

"She is a well-prepared and efficient lawyer."

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