Industries & Sectors
Life Sciences
Fuelling discovery with real estate insight.
Spain's life sciences industry is booming, driven by pharma growth, biotech hubs, and R&D funding. We help you find your place in this fast-moving field with property solutions that speed up research and meet regulatory needs.
Whether you're a startup needing your first lab or a global firm expanding your manufacturing, we offer deep market knowledge and technical skill. We understand the specific demands of this sector, from facility site selection to lab conversions. With insight into Spain's key biotech hubs in Barcelona, Madrid, and Valencia, we create spaces where science and success meet.
Ready to advance your life sciences strategy? Contact us today.
What sets us apart
End-to-end expertise
We advise across the complete life sciences asset lifecycle in Spain—from R&D facility site selection and GMP compliance strategy to lab conversions, asset repositioning, and divestment planning. Our holistic approach ensures your property strategy aligns with both operational performance and long-term business objectives.
Science-led, market-smart
Our teams combine hands-on pharmaceutical and biotech property experience with a deep understanding of Spain's regulatory environment. We navigate technical requirements, zoning complexities, and operational constraints whilst identifying opportunities that deliver measurable value.
Data-driven strategy
We provide actionable intelligence on labour markets, construction costs, industry benchmarking, and demand forecasting specific to Spain's life sciences sector. This data-rich approach enables faster, more confident decisions in a rapidly shifting market.
Talent-focused location strategy
Success in life sciences begins with securing top scientific talent. We identify locations that optimise workforce access, proximity to research institutions, and connectivity to Spain's broader European biotech ecosystem—balancing talent recruitment with operational efficiency.
Future-ready facilities
Whether developing purpose-built labs or converting legacy industrial assets, we help clients create flexible, compliant, and sustainable spaces. Our approach ensures facilities meet current regulatory standards whilst supporting future growth and technological advancement.
Connected across markets
With established relationships throughout Spain's life sciences hubs and connections to global biotech centres, we help clients scale strategically. We link capital sources, research partnerships, and market opportunities across borders.
Services
Investor Services
Capital Markets
We connect investors and developers with capital sources who understand the life sciences sector. Our team structures transactions that account for specialised infrastructure, long-term leases, and Spain's pharmaceutical manufacturing incentives.
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Agency Leasing
We position life sciences properties to attract quality tenants. Our targeted marketing, technical assessments, and specialised lease structures maximise occupancy with tenants aligned with your asset's positioning.
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Asset Services
We manage life sciences properties with an understanding of lab operations, GMP compliance, and technical maintenance. Our teams ensure facilities operate efficiently and meet strict regulatory and safety standards.
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Valuation & Advisory
We provide accurate valuations for life sciences property, accounting for infrastructure, compliance costs, and market positioning. Our advisory services support acquisitions, portfolio optimisation, and strategic planning.
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Project & Development Services
We deliver lab and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities on time and on budget. Our project teams manage technical requirements, regulatory approvals, and contractor coordination to ensure facilities meet operational and compliance standards.
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Energy & Sustainability Services
We help clients reduce operational costs and environmental impact through energy optimisation and sustainable building certifications. Our approach balances energy-intensive lab needs with corporate sustainability goals.
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Occupier Services
Tenant Representation
We represent biotech and pharmaceutical companies in securing optimal locations throughout Spain. Our services include market analysis, site evaluation, and lease negotiation tailored to the operational requirements of life sciences.
Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory
We design supply chain strategies for pharmaceutical distribution, cold chain logistics, and clinical trial material handling. Our services ensure facilities support regulatory compliance whilst optimising transport costs and delivery timelines.
Location & Labour Analytics
We analyse labour markets and talent availability across Spain's life sciences clusters. Our data-driven insights identify optimal sites for accessing scientific and technical talent whilst managing operational expenses.
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Project Development Services
We oversee the design, construction, and fit-out of specialised life sciences facilities. Our project managers ensure new builds or refurbishments are delivered on time, within budget, and to the specific technical requirements of labs and manufacturing plants, allowing you to focus on your core science.
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Facility Services
We provide comprehensive facility management for life sciences properties, including specialised maintenance, safety protocol oversight, and technical system management to ensure operational continuity and regulatory compliance.
Corporate Sustainability Services
We help life sciences companies integrate sustainability into their property strategies. Our services align facility operations with corporate ESG commitments, from LEED certification to carbon reduction programmes.
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Specialisation
Industry Expertise
Biotechnology
Spain's biotech sector needs flexible, scalable facilities. We help biotech firms find lab space in Barcelona and Madrid's innovation hubs, negotiating leases for uncertain growth. Our services include wet lab conversions, shared facility evaluations, and expansion planning tied to funding.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
We help pharmaceutical manufacturers optimise their Spanish production footprint. Our services range from site selection for GMP facilities to sale-and-leaseback transactions. We navigate Spain's regulations and incentives to deliver facilities that meet global quality standards.
Healthcare & Research Institutions
We advise hospitals, universities, and research institutions on clinical research facilities and translational medicine centres. Our services include campus planning, research park development advisory, and lease structuring to support Spain's growing medical research ecosystem.
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