Planning
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 1
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+351 21 381 7400About
Provided by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
At Morais Leitão we have solid experience in urban planning law, often providing advice to both public and private entities. The services we provide include:
- Advice on the legal and regulatory rules applicable to the exercise of various economic activities, namely those contained in territorial management instruments;
- Monitoring investment projects (real estate, tourism, industrial, commercial projects, agricultural, amongst others);
- The execution of urbanistic due diligence,
- The elaboration of urban subdivisions and land-use plans, including urbanisation and detail plans; and
- Legal support in the context of administrative licensing procedures for undertakings and activities and the approval of urban and environmental studies and plans.
Chambers Review
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados has an experienced department able to provide comprehensive planning advice. The team is skilled in assisting with tourist ventures and residential development projects, and regularly sought after for its advice on urban regeneration operations, including related tax benefits. The law firm is able to advise on land use plans and offers additional expertise in licensing. It also offers support on joint ventures and purchases. The firm's activity extends to representation in planning litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The law firm has a super smart and knowledgeable team, which is well known in the area."
"All matters are handled with professionalism and competence and the responses are always quick and effective."
"The law firm has a super smart and knowledgeable team, which is well known in the area."
"All matters are handled with professionalism and competence and the responses are always quick and effective."
Notable Practitioners
João Pereira Reis has long-standing experience in a wide range of planning mandates, including licensing and construction matters. He routinely advises renowned real estate investors, international construction firms and public authorities.
"João Pereira Reis' leadership has been fundamental on creating value to us in all the services the firm has been providing. He is always helpful and available."
"His seniority, in-depth legal knowledge and experience allows him to achieve the client's objectives."
Rui Ribeiro Lima is capable of advising on real estate acquisitions, as well as licensing strategies and negotiations with local authorities.
"Rui is a great lawyer. He has been a key person in all our processes and we already consider him part of our team."
"Rui Ribeiro Lima is super intelligent and kind. He is always helpful and attentive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
Portugal
Members
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