Jesús Varela
Europe Guide 2024
Band 1 : Real Estate
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About
Provided by Jesús Varela
Practice Areas
His areas of expertise are real estate financing, real estate investment and M&A and debt situations. He has advised a wide range of banks and other lenders, real estate investors and debt traders. He is known in the market for his expertise in debt portfolio trades, property financings and private equity deals in the real estate sector and is a regular speaker at real estate conferences.
Jesús has acted for a wide range of banks, institutional investors, opportunity investors and private equity houses.
Career
Jesús Varela joined Pérez-Llorca in 2020. Previously Spain Managing Partner and Head of Real Estate in Spain at an anglosaxon firm. Master’s Degree in Planning and Licenses, (Centro de Estudios Bayer de Administración Local, 2000), Advanced Course in Law, Corporate Law, (Instituto de Empresa, 1998), Doctorate Programme, (Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 1997), International Legal Studies (Columbia University in the City of New York, 1994), Degree in Law (Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 1993). Languages: Spanish, English and French.
Professional Memberships
Madrid Bar Association (ICAM)
Chambers Review
Europe
Jesús Varela is best known among market commentators for his experience in real estate finance mandates, including sales and leaseback agreements. He also advises on NPL portfolio acquisitions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jesús is extremely sophisticated and client-oriented. He's one of the best real estate lawyers in Spain."
"He listens to us and is aware of our needs. He knows how to negotiate with the counterparty."
"Jesús is extremely sophisticated and client-oriented. He's one of the best real estate lawyers in Spain."
"He listens to us and is aware of our needs. He knows how to negotiate with the counterparty."