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The Urban Planning Department at Andersen advice in development planning, management, implementation and planning discipline to both Public Authorities and private businesses on the real estate and construction sector or that have a property holdings that require management. The advice is provided by multidisciplinary teams including lawyers specialized in real estate, tax and environmental law.
Our Urban Planning Department forms part of our Public and Regulatory Law Division, which has consolidated the firm’s reputation as professional experts in Infrastructure Projects, Expropriation and Public Contracting and has led to the formation of teams with a multidisciplinary vision in this area of the Law.
The Environmental Law team is very experienced in environmental law matters, advising on applications for environmental approvals and licenses. We also advise on matters related to waste management and treatment, polluted land, environmental reviews (in the context of corporate transactions), and administrative and judicial cases.
Services
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Drafting Urban Development Plans: Preparation of General Urban Development Plans and Municipal Development Plans, Supplementary Planning Regulations and Sector Plans.
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Development Planning: Local Level Plans, Special Plans, Detail Studies and Catalogues. Development Action Programmes (“P.A.U.”) under the regulations in force in Castilla-La Mancha, Integrated Action Programmes (Community of Valencia) and development initiatives (Autonomous Community of Madrid).
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Planning claims: We offer wide-ranging advice in this area, preparing planning claims that are specifically designed for private individuals who wish to exercise their rights and interests.
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Management and implementation of changes of land use: We organize the complex process relating to the change of land use, all the way through to construction. Planning processes involve a number phases in which private legal issues (civil law) must necessarily go hand-in-hand with urban planning issues which, in turn, require their own technical support. Preparing urban development initiatives, including an analysis of ownership titles, and subsequently bringing together groups of owners (Management Committees, Compensation Boards, etc.) with legal assistance for the owners involved, along with processing and following up compliance with planning requirements, challenging development fees, etc., are just some of the many services we offer our clients.
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Urban Planning Discipline: this is defined by the reaction of the authorities to breaches of the established urban planning regulations. We design the strategy to be followed by our clients in penalty proceedings. We also offer advice on planning regularisation processes aimed at achieving the legalisation of buildings or their use, where possible, where they have been constructed without a permit or in full or partial breach of the permit obtained. Where this is not possible, we analyse the scope of the regulations that apply to the building beyond the planning requirements.
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Administrative procedures: in addition to our initial consulting work, we have a specialist litigation team that comprises experts in administrative processes and proceedings in the Contentious-Administrative and Civil Courts, as well as specialists in domestic and international arbitration in cases specifically relating to planning, all of whom combine to offer their comprehensive knowledge of the way in which the courts and tribunals resolve conflicts arising in this area.
Without the vision and know-how that our litigation experts provide when advising on legal procedures and current case law, we would not be able to offer such a comprehensive legal service.
Professionals
Paloma Angulo |
Partner |
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Arancha Bengoechea Bartolomé |
Partner |
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Javier Martín-Merino |
Partner |
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Carlos Mínguez |
Partner |
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Carlos Morales Ruiz |
Partner |
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José Vicente Morote Sarrión |
Partner |
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Antonio Ñudi Tornero |
Partner |
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Carlos Peña Rech |
Partner |
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Javier Toribio |
Partner |
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José Miguel Angulo |
Of Counsel |
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Silvia del Saz Cordero |
Of Counsel |
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Fernando Taboada |
Of Counsel |
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Ignacio Amigo |
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Germán Galindo |
Director |
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Pablo López Redondo |
Senior Associate |
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Lourdes Molina |
Associate |
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Marina Vidal |
Associate |
Publications
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Note regarding the new Decree Law of the Generalitat that regulates apartments for tourist use | Publications | Real Estate | Corporate Law and M&A | Urban Planning and Environmental LawThe new legal regime will be applied in numerous municipalities, including Barcelona, its metropolitan area and important tourist areas in Catalonia.
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Andersen advises T3N on agreement with Harrison Street for the development of sports and educational complexes starting with ESC LaLiga & NBA Madrid Village | News | Banking and Finance | Tax | Corporate Law and M&A | Urban Planning and Environmental LawThe team has advised on M&A, tax, finance and urban planning
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The Omnibus Law envisages ambitious changes in urban planning to promote the economic recovery of the Madrid region | News | Urban Planning and Environmental LawWith the passing of the Omnibus Law, Andersen has organised a conference with the participation of Raimundo Herráiz, Director General of Urban Planning of the Community of Madrid, to explain the key points of this new urban planning legislation
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Andersen strengthens its position in Chambers with eight departments and 15 leading professionals in the Chambers Europe 2022 ranking | News | Corporate Compliance | Culture, Sports & Entertainment | Banking and Finance | Tax | Employment Law and Social Security | Corporate Law and M&A | Litigation | Public and Regulatory Law | Urban Planning and Environmental Law | Environment and Sustainability | Restructuring and InsolvencyThe 2021 edition of Chambers & Partners highlights the firm in the areas of Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment and Tax and, for the first time, Public Law, Planning, Corporate Compliance and Environment
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New regulation of Coliving to attract investment | News | Urban Planning and Environmental Law | Real EstateAntonio Ñudi analyzes the phenomenon of coliving in Spain, its implications and regulation, following the recent publication, together with Carlos Peña, also a partner of the firm, of the book "A space for coliving"
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Green hydrogen: regulatory challenges | News | Public and Regulatory Law | Urban Planning and Environmental Law | EnergyAchieving the goal of decarbonisation of the European economy by 2050 will require the massive use of technologies based on the use of hydrogen from renewable sources over the coming decades
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Andersen Appoints José Vicente Morote as New Member of Global Board of Directors | News | Agrifood | Real Estate | Public and Regulatory Law | Urban Planning and Environmental Law
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Sustainable and efficient mobility requires formulas for public-private collaboration | News | Public and Regulatory Law | Urban Planning and Environmental LawConcern about climate change has led to the emergence of new forms of urban mobility that are more environmentally respectful, affecting both public and private sector companies. The implementation of an effective mobility strategy requires the coordination of the different administrations.
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Madrid's urbanism, a pending subject | News | Urban Planning and Environmental LawCarlos Peña analyzes the situation of urbanism in the Madrid Community for the newspaper Expansión
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The urban challenges of the City Council and Madrid Community (whoever governs) | News | Urban Planning and Environmental LawAntonio Ñudi analyses the upcoming urban development projects that will boost economic activity in the Madrid Region in an article published by El Independiente
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LOTUP reform, a new and comprehensive approach | News | Public and Regulatory Law | Urban Planning and Environmental LawConference on the modification of the LOTUP, its current situation and perspectives of urbanism in the Valencian Community, organized by Andersen Tax & Legal.
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Jorge Ortiz, winner of the award of Section 17 of Urbanism by ICAM | News | Public and Regulatory Law | Urban Planning and Environmental LawFirst edition of the 'Section Awards 2018' organised by the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM)
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José Vicente Morote bodes the Spanish real estate sector will continue attracting international investment until 2022 | News | Urban Planning and Environmental LawReal Estate annual report published by Iberian Lawyer
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Environmental challenges create opportunities for business and cities | News | Anti-Trust Law and European Union Law | Urban Planning and Environmental LawRafael Ripoll participates in the conference "The impact of the environment on business and the city" organized by Cesur in Seville
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Urban planning regulations must be adapted to the new standards of intelligent cities | News | Urban Planning and Environmental LawJosé Vicente Morote participates in the Smart Cities for Smart Citizens congress
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The cadastral value may generate an over taxation in the taxes it affects | Events | Tax | Public and Regulatory Law | Urban Planning and Environmental Law
Conference: The review of cadastral values to optimise property taxation
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