Cuatrecasas has recruited Lisbon-based litigation partner Miguel de Almada from MLGTS.
Spain may benefit from increased numbers of international funds and high-net-worth individuals turning their attentions away from the UK due to Brexit.
Issues that need addressing include the construction contract as well as administrative issues, such as permits; meanwhile, office space and rented apartments in Spain are attracting investors.
Sector revenue grew by one-third last year, but need for online gambling operators to produce guarantees worth up to €4 million sometimes proving a barrier to entry
Uría Menéndez advised Nazca Capital on the acquisition of Spain-headquartered engineering group Terratest.
Lawyers report substantial increase in applications for cannabis production, but warn that specialised, in-depth expertise is needed due to the sensitivities involved
The hotel and leisure industry is driving considerable deals activity in the real estate sector, with a significant number of projects underway in Madrid, says Carlos Trénor, partner at Ventura Garcés & Ló
Effective due diligence will help investors predict the likely outcomes of planning applications – meanwhile, good architects that understand the planning system are vital.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised King Street Capital Management on the €200 million acquisition of an undisclosed majority stake in car company Moovecars.
Real estate clients are increasingly asking their legal advisers to help them search for potential deals, says Jesús Conde, real estate partner at Araoz & Rueda in Madrid.
