Eduardo Serrano del Río
Eduardo Serrano del Río is a Spanish lawyer specialised in Real Estate Law, with over a decade of experience advising investment funds, private equity firms, family offices, and major investors on complex real estate and energy transactions across Spain.
With a strong background in leading international and top-tier Spanish law firms, including Pérez-Llorca, Ashurst LLP, Uría Menéndez, and Cuatrecasas, Eduardo has developed a comprehensive understanding of high-value transactions and sophisticated legal structures. He also played a key role in establishing the Real Estate department of Pinsent Masons LLP in Madrid, further strengthening his expertise in structuring large-scale projects.
Eduardo’s practice focuses on real estate investments, renewable energy developments, and complex land transactions, particularly in photovoltaic, wind, and hybrid energy projects. His multidisciplinary expertise, which also spans civil and criminal litigation, enables him to provide strategic, end-to-end legal support in both transactional and contentious matters.
He currently leads his own law firm in Toledo and serves as a Partner in the Real Estate department at Ambar Partners. Eduardo has been recognised by Best Lawyers in the category of Real Estate Law (2023 and 2024).
Real Estate & Energy Transactions
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Advising on large-scale real estate investments, including commercial, residential, and hotel portfolios
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Structuring and negotiating complex land agreements for renewable energy projects
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Supporting transactions involving photovoltaic, wind, and hybrid developments
Land Due Diligence & Project Development
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Conducting detailed land registry and cadastral analysis
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Identifying legal risks and ownership contingencies
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Advising on land regularisation and title structuring strategies
Contract Structuring & Negotiation
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Drafting and negotiating lease agreements, surface rights, and purchase options
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Managing agreements related to evacuation infrastructure and project development
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Advising on contractual risk allocation and investor requirements
Civil & Commercial Litigation
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Representing clients in contractual and tort liability disputes
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Handling debt recovery, insolvency, and enforcement proceedings
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Advising on inheritance, divorce, and employment-related disputes
Insolvency & Restructuring
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Acting as insolvency administrator in corporate and individual proceedings
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Managing liquidation processes, creditor negotiations, and asset disposals
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Advising on insolvency-related transactional risks
Leadership & Role
As a Partner in the Real Estate department at Ambar Partners and founder of his own practice, Eduardo:
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Leads complex real estate and energy transactions from inception to completion
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Advises investors, developers, and landowners on strategic legal matters
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Oversees due diligence processes and transaction structuring
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Negotiates with stakeholders, including landowners, investors, and insolvency administrators
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Provides integrated legal solutions combining transactional and litigation expertise
His leadership is characterised by technical precision, commercial awareness, and a pragmatic approach to solving complex legal challenges.
Approach
Eduardo is known for his:
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Strategic, solution-oriented legal advice
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Strong commercial awareness in high-value transactions
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Ability to manage complex, multi-party negotiations
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Detail-oriented due diligence and risk assessment
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Client-focused and results-driven mindset
Clients value his ability to navigate intricate legal frameworks while maintaining a clear focus on achieving practical and commercially viable outcomes.
Credentials
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Partner, Real Estate Department – Ambar Partners
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Recognised by Best Lawyers in Real Estate Law (2023, 2024)
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Member No. 3,205 of the Toledo Bar Association
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Fluent in English and Spanish native
Areas of Expertise
- Real Estate Law
- Renewable Energy Projects
- Land Due Diligence
- Property Transactions
- Contract Negotiation
- Insolvency & Restructuring
- Civil & Commercial Litigation
- Investment Structuring
- Project Development
- Legal Risk Management
Education & Memberships
- Double Master’s Degree in Access to the Legal Profession and Business Law, University of Navarra
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Autonomous University of Madrid
- Expert Course in Insolvency Law, University of Deusto
- Course on the Spanish Insolvency Act, Madrid Bar Association
- Professional Development Program for Lawyers, IE University
- International Legal Week, IESE Business School (New York)