L Catterton Makes Strategic Acquisitions in Iberia
Deal News | May 05, 2025 | Iberian Lawyer
L Catterton, a prominent firm in the realm of real estate investment, has successfully acquired two key retail properties within the Iberian Peninsula. These transactions include the acquisition of Nosso Shopping in Portugal and Los Fresnos shopping centre in Spain. This strategic move signifies a considerable investment by L Catterton in the Southern European retail sector, underscoring its commitment to expanding its presence in this market. The advisory role for these transactions was competently fulfilled by Linklaters, a noted legal firm, with a cross-border team led by Adolfo Guerrero and Diogo Plantier Santos, partners in their respective practices of Real Estate in Madrid and Corporate in Lisbon, supported by associates Carlos Gil Mesino and Nuno Devesa Neto.
Sectors
- Real Estate
- Retail
- Legal Services
Geography
- Iberian Peninsula – The region where the acquisitions took place, encompassing both Spain and Portugal.
- Spain – Specific location of one of the acquired assets: Los Fresnos shopping centre.
- Portugal – Specific location of one of the acquired assets: Nosso Shopping.
Industry
- Real Estate – The sector involved in the acquisition of retail properties, highlighting significant investment in retail real estate by L Catterton.
- Retail – Pertains to the retail assets acquired, which are shopping centers, marking a strategic expansion in the retail market.
- Legal Services – Involved due to Linklaters' advisory role in the acquisition process.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Catterton Real Estate | Bidding Company | Company | The company acquiring the retail assets in the Iberian Peninsula. |
| Linklaters | Legal Advisor | Company | Advised L Catterton on the acquisitions. |
| Adolfo Guerrero | Partner, Real Estate practice, Madrid | Person | Led the cross-border advisory team for Linklaters. |
| Diogo Plantier Santos | Partner, Corporate practice, Lisbon | Person | Led the cross-border advisory team for Linklaters. |
| Carlos Gil Mesino | Associate | Person | Supported the cross-border advisory team for Linklaters. |
| Nuno Devesa Neto | Associate | Person | Supported the cross-border advisory team for Linklaters. |