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Real Estate | Brazil: Transactional
Brazil
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Bicalho Navarro Advogados 30 Years Ranked
- Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper 17 Years Ranked
- Machado Meyer 16 Years Ranked
- Mattos Filho 12 Years Ranked
- PMK Advogados 6 Years Ranked
- Stocche Forbes Advogados 12 Years Ranked
- Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown 13 Years Ranked
- Veirano Advogados 16 Years Ranked
Band 3
- BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão 17 Years Ranked
- Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados 12 Years Ranked
- Demarest Advogados 16 Years Ranked
- Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados 13 Years Ranked
- i2a Advogados 6 Years Ranked
- KLA Advogados 16 Years Ranked
- Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados 15 Years Ranked
- TozziniFreire Advogados 17 Years Ranked
- VBD Advogados 9 Years Ranked
Band 4
Band 5
- CGM Advogados 4 Years Ranked
- Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados 2 Years Ranked
- Rayes & Fagundes Advogados Associados 2 Years Ranked
- Vieira Rezende 7 Years Ranked
- Eichenberg Lobato Abreu & Advogados Associados
- Gustavo Padilha Advogados
- Negrão, Ferrari & Associados
- S2DC Advogados
Senior Statespeople
- Bernardo Buarque Schiller Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper17 Years Ranked
- Pedro Cortez KLA Advogados16 Years Ranked
- Flávio Gonzaga Bellegarde NunesFlávio Gonzaga Advogados
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- Andréa Caliento Lefosse Advogados6 Years Ranked
- Carolina Galvão CGM Advogados16 Years Ranked
- Cristiana Moreira BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão15 Years Ranked
- Eduardo Tristão Madrona Fialho Advogados10 Years Ranked
- Erica Fernandes Campos Verissimo Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados15 Years Ranked
- Estela Maria Lemos Monteiro Soares de Camargo Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados13 Years Ranked
- Fernanda Rosa Lobo de Rizzo Advogados13 Years Ranked
- Franco Musetti Grotti Pinheiro Neto Advogados12 Years Ranked
- Guilherme Terra Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados9 Years Ranked
- Ivandro Ristum Trevelim Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper11 Years Ranked
- José Vicente Amaral Filho Amaral e Nicolau Advogados16 Years Ranked
- Marcos Lopes Prado Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados12 Years Ranked
- Raphael Moreira Espírito Santo Veirano Advogados13 Years Ranked
- Rodrigo de Castro Veirano Advogados13 Years Ranked
- Ricardo NegrãoNegrão, Ferrari & Associados
Band 4
- Fabio Baldissera Souto Correa Advogados4 Years Ranked
- Ivana Bomfim Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados12 Years Ranked
- Lúcia Frias Caselli Guimarães Advogados13 Years Ranked
- Marc Stalder Demarest Advogados7 Years Ranked
- Mariana Spoto Cobra Mattos Filho6 Years Ranked
- Pablo Meira Queiroz Demarest Advogados4 Years Ranked
- Rodrigo Varini Mutti Silveiro Advogados4 Years Ranked
- Thalita Duarte Henriques Pinto Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados9 Years Ranked
- Thomaz Henrique Monteiro Whately HRSA | Sociedade de Advogados13 Years Ranked
- Gustavo Pinheiro Guimarães PadilhaGustavo Padilha Advogados
- José Ricardo LiraLobo & Lira
- Tania PantanoPantano Advogados
Band 5
- Ana Carolina Cavalcante C2A Advogados6 Years Ranked
- André Abelha Longo, Abelha, Arouca e Pires Advogados1 Years Ranked
- Daniel Cardoso Gomes Amatuzzi Advogados6 Years Ranked
- Daniele Brandão Gazel de Araújo VBD Advogados3 Years Ranked
- Fabiana Fonseca Tribuci e Fonseca Sociedade de Advogados2 Years Ranked
- Georges Martens Martens & Dornaus Advogados3 Years Ranked
- Lúcia Aragão Vieira Rezende2 Years Ranked
- Ludmila Arruda Braga Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown3 Years Ranked
- Pedro Bicudo Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados2 Years Ranked
- Rafael Jordão Bussière Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper4 Years Ranked
- Renato José Mirisola Rodrigues Bicalho Navarro Advogados2 Years Ranked
- Vladimir Miranda Abreu TozziniFreire Advogados15 Years Ranked
- Lucas EichenbergEichenberg Lobato Abreu & Advogados Associados
- Luciano MollicaMollica Advogados
- Pedro Ricardo e SerpaS2DC Advogados
- Theo Keiserman de AbreuEichenberg Lobato Abreu & Advogados Associados
Band 6
- Bruno Amatuzzi Amatuzzi Advogados1 Years Ranked
- Fábio Rocha Pinto e Silva Pinheiro Neto Advogados3 Years Ranked
- Henrique Gallo Orizzo Marques Gabrilli Coltro Advogados1 Years Ranked
- Livia Maria Siviero Bittencourt Huh KLA Advogados7 Years Ranked
- Martina Zajakoff Machado Meyer12 Years Ranked
- Telmo Arbex Linhares Arbex Advogados Associados 1 Years Ranked
- Tomaz Matheus KLA Advogados4 Years Ranked
- Vilmar Carreiro Filho Stocche Forbes Advogados2 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
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All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedDuarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados is a market-leading department in high demand among major domestic and international players from the financial services and logistics sectors. The firm maintains an excellent reputation for its skilful handling of the development of sophisticated corporate and finance structures for real estate transactions, including the issuance of receivables certificates, IPOs and the sale and acquisition of rural and urban properties. The team also furnishes clients with first-class advice on real estate asset due diligence and both build-to-suit and lease agreements.1 Pinheiro Neto AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedPinheiro Neto Advogados maintains an outstanding multidisciplinary department that carves out a strong reputation in the real estate market. The firm is home to a deep bench of talented practitioners excelling in the negotiation and structuring of high-value financing deals, issuance of real estate credit-backed securities, build-to-suit, lease agreements, and negotiation of acquisition and sale of assets. This team is also highly sought after by key players from the technology, financial services and energy sectors for its outstanding track record of advising on sophisticated acquisitions involving both urban and rural assets.
Band 2
2 Bicalho Navarro AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 2 | 30 Years RankedBicalho Navarro Advogados is a respected practice in the real estate arena. The team offers exceptional expertise in the negotiation of complex contractual matters, including the purchase and sale of assets, build-to-suit and lease agreements. The team caters to a good client portfolio that encompasses both domestic and international players from the financial services, technology and construction sectors. Further skills found in the firm are assisting companies with the structuring of condominium by-laws, registrations and land division mandates.2 Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA PiperReal Estate2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedCampos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper is an acclaimed department with considerable experience representing both domestic and multinational companies in a broad range of real estate matters. The firm boasts an impressive track record of assisting clients with the development of office spaces, shopping centres and hospitality properties. It additionally benefits from marked expertise in the structuring of complex lease agreements and sector-related debt refinancing mandates and has a valuable international network.2 Machado MeyerReal Estate2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedMachado Meyer is a well-regarded multidisciplinary law firm with an impressive track record in the real estate arena. The team is routinely retained by significant domestic and foreign real estate developers, as well as clients from the banking and energy sectors, to assist with sales and purchases of both rural and urban properties. It is additionally sought after by clients to handle lease agreements and sector-related registration and debt restructuring mandates.2 Mattos FilhoReal Estate2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedMattos Filho is a full-service law firm adept at assisting clients with a wide range of real estate matters. The team is frequently instructed by real estate developers and asset management funds to advise on the acquisition of major commercial properties, such as office spaces and shopping centres. It is also skilled at negotiating sale and leaseback agreements.2 PMK AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedPMK Advogados is a widely recognised practice group regularly sought after to provide counsel on an array of real estate mandates. The team offers strong capabilities for advising on the acquisition of urban and rural properties, as well as in the design of corporate and real estate fund structures. It is also well equipped to assist developers and investment funds with the issuance of receivables certificates, the development of commercial properties, and complex build-to-suit agreements.2 Stocche Forbes AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedStocche Forbes Advogados is a distinguished full-service group with a proven track record advising on complex real estate matters. The team boasts an impressive client roster of local and international investment funds, construction companies and energy corporations. The firm benefits from long-standing experience assisting with the sale and acquisition of industrial, commercial and residential properties. It also offers additional expertise in registration issues and swap, lease and build-to-suit agreements.2 Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer BrownReal Estate2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedTauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown is a practice group with sought after knowledge of real estate matters. The law firm routinely assists clients with the acquisition of properties and real estate finance matters, including the issuance of securities and receivables certificates. It also advises significant multinational real estate developers on the negotiation of high-value build-to-suit and lease agreements, designing corporate structures and performing due diligence on assets.2 Veirano AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedVeirano Advogados is a renowned full-service firm highly sought after for its experience representing clients in the sale and acquisition of real estate assets and the development of high-value commercial projects. The firm is additionally capable of handling important due diligence and registration issues, as well as sector-related disputes and financing mandates. It further caters to a discerning client roster of real estate developers, as well as logistics and food and beverage companies.
Band 3
3 BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, AragãoReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedBMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão is a deeply respected team with in-depth real estate expertise. The law firm is experienced in representing companies in the sale and acquisition of shopping centres as well as residential properties and real estate funds. It is additionally sought after to assist with build-to-suit contracts and sector-related contentious mandates. The team offers advice to an important client portfolio that comprises significant real estate developers and players from the financial services sector.3 Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedCescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados has a department with a solid track record representing companies in acquisitions and the planning of real estate projects. The team is knowledgeable of corporate structuring matters and the negotiation of sale and leaseback and build-to-suit agreements. It further caters to an impressive client roster of well-known national real estate developers.3 Demarest AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedDemarest Advogados is a full-service firm often sought after for its expertise in advising on fund investments and issuance of receivables certificates. The team is additionally experienced acting on the negotiation of build-to-suit agreements, acquisitions and real estate corporate matters. Its clientele comprises investment funds, banks and technology companies.3 Huck, Otranto, Camargo AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedHuck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados is a widely celebrated law firm frequently retained by significant domestic companies to advise on a broad range of real estate matters. The team regularly handles lease agreements and complex transactions involving the negotiation of sales and purchase of rural and urban properties. It is also highly experienced in assisting with contractual issues such as build-to-suit and swap agreements, performing due diligence of assets and licensing mandates.3 i2a AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Rankedi2a Advogados is often sought after by domestic and international investment funds. The team is busy assisting clients with the issuance of receivables certificates and loans. The team also assists with the acquisition of properties and the development of shopping centres, hotels and rural land.3 KLA AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedKLA Advogados has a real estate department offering expertise in sector-related licensing, registration and regularisation mandates. The team is frequently retained by key companies from the automotive, consumer goods and banking sectors to advise on the issuance of receivable certificates, as well as build-to-suit and sale and leaseback agreements. It also advises on acquisitions and commercial projects involving warehouses and rural properties.3 Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedLacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados is a dynamic firm well equipped to advise on a wide range of real estate mandates. The team is highly active on sector-related finance matters, including securities offerings and the issuance of receivables certificates. It is also knowledgeable of sales and acquisitions, fund structuring and the negotiation of a wide range of relevant corporate agreements.3 TozziniFreire AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedTozziniFreire Advogados is a multidisciplinary law firm benefiting from a strong track record advising on registry law issues, lease agreements and the development of real estate projects. It also represents clients in the issuance of receivables certificates, corporate structuring and the conducting of due diligence. The team is additionally visible in sector-related disputes.3 VBD AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedVBD Advogados is a practice group recognised for its experience acting on significant real estate matters. The department is often retained by important national real estate developers to advise on sizeable property acquisitions and sophisticated regulatory matters. The team also boasts further expertise in the negotiation of leasing and build-to-suit agreements, as well as sector-related tax issues.
Band 4
4 Amaral e Nicolau AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedAmaral e Nicolau Advogados is a respected boutique firm experienced in Brazilian real estate matters. The practice maintains a good reputation for its ability to handle the development of real estate projects, particularly through the acquisition of land for commercial and residential projects. It likewise benefits from additional skill in the handling of registry law issues and drafting of purchase and lease agreements.4 FreitasLeiteReal Estate2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedFreitasLeite is an experienced real estate practice maintaining a solid track record in corporate and finance transactions. The team advises investment funds, asset managers and technology companies on securities offerings, fund formations and acquisitions. It is additionally instructed to assist with the negotiation of lease agreements and joint ventures.4 Lefosse AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedLefosse Advogados is highly regarded for its real estate expertise. The team is recognised for its ability to handle real estate asset restructurings and the acquisitions of rural and urban property. It is also experienced in acting on the issuance of receivables certificates and lease agreements. Further activity is in representing banks and investment funds.4 Madrona Fialho AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedMadrona Fialho Advogados has a noteworthy department equipped to assist companies with both finance and traditional real estate matters. The firm remains active assisting clients with corporate structuring and the acquisition of real estate assets. It is also skilled at handling due diligence, registry law matters, and both lease and sale and leaseback agreements.4 Silveiro AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedSilveiro Advogados showcases expertise in assisting real estate investment funds and is also familiar with clients from the agribusiness sector. The team acts on transactional issues, including property acquisitions, as well as on contentious matters. It also offers experience in regulatory and tax affairs.4 Souto Correa AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedSouto Correa Advogados provides real estate legal assistance to clients on matters related to purchase and sale contracts as well as lease agreements and due diligence. Additional expertise includes registry law and contentious mandates.
Band 5
5 CGM AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedCGM Advogados has an esteemed practice in the real estate arena. The team is able to handle mandates related to the acquisition of properties as well as contentious matters. It often has real estate developers and investors as clients.5 Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedGraça Couto,Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados is a well-known São Paulo-based boutique real estate firm. It earns a spot in our rankings due to consistent praise from clients for its solid presence in large acquisitions aimed at redevelopments.5 Rayes & Fagundes Advogados AssociadosReal Estate2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedRayes & Fagundes Advogados Associados is well regarded for both their litigation and consultancy matters in real estate. The team offers legal advice on the structuring of a broad range of real estate projects and developments such as residential, industrial, commercial including hotels and shopping malls, and others. They also have experience in conducting real estate due diligence and handling regularisation and other procedures before real estate registries and the Government Property Management Office (SPU).5 Vieira RezendeReal Estate2024 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedVieira Rezende is a real estate firm that maintains its expertise in dealing with property acquisitions and regulatory matters. The team is familiar with important players in the energy and hospitality industries. Further capabilities include skills to act on contentious issues and in cross-border matters.
Band 6
6 Amatuzzi AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedAmatuzzi Advogados is a boutique law firm with an established history in the real estate sector. The firm is respected by clients for its prowess in acquisitions as well as real estate transactions with capital markets elements.6 asbzReal Estate2024 | Band 6 | 7 Years Rankedasbz is a São Paulo-based real estate firm with a forte in the drafting and negotiation of BTS agreements. It has a strong track record in warehouse and distribution centre-related deals. The firm also displays noteworthy logistics businesses in its client roster.6 Caselli Guimarães AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedCaselli Guimarães Advogados is a storied real estate law firm specialising in deals related to high-end developments. Due to its focus, it has a strong market presence within businesses that target the luxury sector from real estate developers to shopping centre administrators.6 Lobo de Rizzo AdvogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 6 | 8 Years RankedLobo de Rizzo Advogados is a full-service law firm that boasts a real estate practice that it's recognised in the market for its M&A-related deals. It consistently engages in acquisitions and land regularisations and has renowned incorporators and real estate investment funds among its clients.