Garrigues has been awarded Law Firm of the Year in Spain while advising Cinven in a €2.925 billion acquisition of Idealista, underscoring its expertise in the thriving real estate sector.
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Garrigues, a prestigious international law firm, has been awarded the title of Law Firm of the Year for Spain at the Legal 500 Iberia Awards 2025. The firm has also been recognized as the best legal office in the real estate sector. In addition, Fernando Vives, the firm’s Executive Chairman, received the accolade of Lawyer of the Year, showcasing Garrigues' prominence in the legal industry.
This year, Garrigues gained further recognition for its involvement in significant legal matters, particularly receiving the Deal of the Year award for its advisory role in the sale of 70% of the capital of the real estate portal Idealista to the British fund Cinven, facilitated by EQT, Apax Partners, and Oakley Capital. The transaction was valued at €2.925 billion, underscoring the firm’s expertise in high-stakes deals.
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