Miguel García Ruz began his professional career in 1995 at Arthur Andersen, after several years of preparing for the competitive examinations to obtain the title of Notary and Land Registrar.

He has participated in numerous M&A transactions and real estate acquisitions or acquisitions of companies with real estate substrates, with special reference to transactions promoted by foreign investors in Spain. He has also advised on numerous group restructuring operations, particularly family groups, including succession planning and advising on corporate conflicts within capital companies. He has participated in the coordination of various operations for the establishment of Spanish clients in the Persian Gulf, North Africa and Southern Cone countries.

The Garrigues partner has also been a recurring speaker at seminars and conferences organised by the firm and other organisations and bodies (University of Granada, Salón Inmobiliario del Mediterráneo, Instituto de Práctica Empresarial and others).

• Degree in Law, Universidad de Málaga.
• Associate’s Degree in Senior Business Management, Instituto Internacional San Telmo.
• Qualification in Urban Planning and Real Estate Development, Instituto de Práctica Empresarial.

Miguel Garcia Ruz is a member of the Malaga Bar Association, is also the Coordinator of the Real Estate and Construction Law Section of the Malaga Bar Association, and is member of the Mediterranean Forum Association.

He is a member of the Real Estate group of Garrigues, of the Tourism and Hotels group, and of the Family Business group of Garrigues.

Repeatedly recognised in the Best Lawyers directory.

He has contributed to differing extents to various reviews, specialist websites and local media outlets: Diario Sur, Vida Económica, Revista CEHAT, family business websites.