Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 1
Email address
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+351 21 311 3400About
Provided by VdA
Deeply experienced in providing advice to private and public entities, our team of experts joins together technical expertise with a profound knowledge of the clients' business sector. We provide clients with a one stop shop for property services – be it commercial or residential - ranging from the acquisition and planning stages, through to construction, disposal and asset management. We provide clients with multi-disciplinary and global approach to real estate matters, bringing together experts in environmental law, tax, M&A, planning or litigation and arbitration. We are experts at a wide array of legal work, from structuring Investment Funds, company or asset-based restructurings, funding and creation of guaranteed packages, share-deals and stone-deals, to negotiating sale and lease-back transactions.
For a comprehensive list of the services we provide both internationally and in the Portugal, visit the VdA website for more details: http://vda.pt/en
Chambers Review
A well-reputed domestic outfit, VdA holds extensive experience in large real estate acquisitions and sale and purchase agreements. The law firm often advises on mandates involving hotel, residential and office buildings, and is regularly instructed by international developers or funds.
Work Highlights
- VdA advised Vanguard Properties on the acquisition and development of a series of residential and hospitality properties including A Tower.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"VdA looks for compromise. Its lawyers are constructive and straightforward when matters are difficult and they try to find a common ground."
"VdA demonstrates high knowledge in all aspects related to real estate and they have good strategic skills to overcome critical issues."
"The team has a strong client focus and problem-solving approach."
"We find the team to be rounded in terms of its experience, energy and capacity to absorb significant workload."
"VdA looks for compromise. Its lawyers are constructive and straightforward when matters are difficult and they try to find a common ground."
"VdA demonstrates high knowledge in all aspects related to real estate and they have good strategic skills to overcome critical issues."
"The team has a strong client focus and problem-solving approach."
"We find the team to be rounded in terms of its experience, energy and capacity to absorb significant workload."
Notable Practitioners
Miguel Marques dos Santos has an outstanding reputation in the market due to his ability to advise on complex real estate acquisitions and project developments. He assists a prominent list of asset managers and real estate funds.
"I have never seen such an efficient lawyer as Miguel."
"He is a great adviser and one of the best in Portugal."
Pedro Ferreirinha maintains an impressive practice advising on both the financial and corporate aspects of real estate transactions. He often represents domestic property developers.
"Pedro Ferreirinha is a good strategist with a good ability to manage complex processes."
"He has great knowledge of the market."
Pedro Corrêa d'Oliveira regularly assists property developers and investors with the acquisition and sale of real estate assets.
"He is a very talented and committed lawyer."
Pedro Pereira Coutinho is proficient in assisting clients with the sale and acquisition of retail assets and also provides advice on notable projects in the tourism sector, as well as residential property. He frequently assists hotel chains and real estate investors.
"Pedro is very kind and he is an excellent communicator."
"He is a very solid lawyer who is very experienced."
"Pedro is very organised and calm. He is also direct and straightforward."
Lisa Ventura Lopes is experienced assisting on real estate transactions, including large portfolio acquisitions, as well as development projects.
"Lisa is very focused on the details and she has lots of experience."
"She is an extraordinary professional who is very solid and has great knowledge of real estate."
"I like working with Lisa, she is focused and proactive."
Ranked Lawyers at
VdA
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