Head of Real Estate

Bio

Enrique is partner and head of Real Estate at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo.

He specialises in real estate law and advises both national and international clients in all type of real estate transactions: real estate acquisitions (asset and share deals), Joint Ventures, Development, Leases, Financing, Construction, Restructuring and Hotels.

He is dual qualified as a Solicitor in Spain and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England.

Enrique is co-director and professor of the High Specialisation Course in Real Estate Law, at the School of Legal Practice of the Complutense University of Madrid.

He is recognised in the prestigious legal directories Chambers and Partners and Legal500 as one of the leading real estate and construction professionals in the market.

He has participated as an author and coauthor in several specialised legal publications.

Membership of professional bodies and associations

Madrid Bar Association no. 56221
Member of the Supreme Court of England and Wales

Languages

Spanish
English

Acknowledgments

  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019

Chambers & Partners Europe 2024. Real Estate

"Enrique Isla has the ability to find practical solutions to the legal issues that arise."

Chambers & Partners Europe 2023. Real Estate

"He is swift and responsive. He has a great ability to negotiate."

Chambers & Partners Europe 2023. Real Estate

"He looks for points of agreement in negotiations."

Chambers & Partners Europe 2022. Real Estate

"ability to resolve complex problems in a simple way"

Chambers & Partners Europe 2022. Real Estate

"He has strong negotiation skills, and his friendly approach with all parties really facilitates the closing of operations."

Chambers & Partners Europe 2022. Real Estate

"He is analytical, patient and positive"

Chambers & Partners Europe 2021. Real Estate

"He has a deep knowledge of both legal issues and the real estate market." "ability to negotiate and easily solve complex problems."

The Legal 500 2021. Real Estate and Construction

‘The team we work with, led by Enrique Isla, is magnificent and very professional.’

The Legal 500 2021. Real Estate and Construction

‘In general, the advice we receive from the GA_P real estate team is exceptional. I would highlight its practical approach, rigor and honesty, as well as finding practical and simple solutions to complex legal issues. The person of reference in the team is Enrique Isla. We have worked with him for more than 20 years and he is our real estate lawyer of reference. Enrique has a deep knowledge of both legal issues and the real estate market. I would highlight your ability to easily solve complex problems, your honesty, your negotiating skills, and your kindness to all parties that greatly facilitates negotiations.’

The Legal 500 2021. Real Estate and Construction

Enrique and his team know the entire real estate cycle in depth. In addition to providing legal assistance, they understand the concerns of the business side and are able to find creative solutions to complex problems. Enrique Isla and his team work fast and well and with absolute availability and dedication.’

The Legal 500 2021. Real Estate and Construction

‘Enrique Isla, Patricia Medina, Irene Carreño and Clara Gómez-Páramo are an excellent team. Not only because of their professionalism, knowledge and experience, but also because of their human level and availability. Thanks to their advice, we have closed several acquisitions and financing, among other things.’

The Chambers Europe 2020. Real Estate – Spain

"He is very pro-deal, good at negotiations and at dealing with complex transactions."

Legal 500 2020. Real Estate

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The Chambers Europe 2019. Real Estate

"extraordinary attention to detail and deep knowledge of the real estate market" "he completely thinks outside of the box in complex situations."

The Legal 500 2019. Real Estate and Construction

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