With a longstanding reputation in the Brazilian real estate market, Bicalho Navarro Advogados is a reference for the development of high-end real estate projects across all asset classes, including commercial, residential and mixed-use ventures. The group is adept in the gamut of real estate mandates, often advising developers, investors and construction companies on high-value purchase and sale transactions, construction contracts, leases, project finance and collateral agreements. The practice is under the joint leadership of Rodrigo Cury Bicalho, Renato Mirisola, Thiago Dias, Raquel Agrella, Tatiane Hatty and Fernanda Benemond, all of whom specialise in real estate matters.

Commended for its ‘high technical level‘ and ‘excellent relational attitude‘, Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper fields a team of lawyers who ‘are prepared to assist clients in any aspect of real estate law, from real estate developments to land regularisation of rural properties‘. Bringing together expertise in corporate, litigation and environmental law, the group excels in sophisticated real estate asset deals and financings, spanning multi-use real estate projects, shopping centres, industrial facilities, and logistic and hospitality projects. Co-founder Bernardo Buarque Schiller is counsel of choice for major construction companies and developers in property development mandates and build-to-suit agreements. Co-head Ivandro Ristum Trevelim handles the full range of real estate matters, including contractual, transactional and development issues, while Rafael Jordão Bussière has been particularly active in advising prominent clients on strategic shopping centre acquisition matters. Maria Eduarda Bérgamo left the firm in November 2024.

Widely recognised for its longstanding presence in the real estate sector, Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados acts for individuals, construction companies, developers and financial investors in the gamut of contentious and advisory real estate matters. In addition to its strong track record in high-stakes disputes involving real estate contracts, and environmental, notary and land use laws, the team also has significant experience in the acquisition and sale of properties, the structuring of residential, industrial, urban and rural projects, and complex financings in the real estate space, including securitisations. Founding partner Marcelo Terra is 'a reference in the sector' for real estate transactions. This is also a key area of expertise for Guilherme Caffaro Terra, while José Carlos Baptista Puoli specialises in real estate disputes, and Francisco Ribeiro Gago focuses on land use and public law. Natália Japur advises on the implementation of real estate developments, construction contracts, lease agreements and transactions.

Mattos Filho 'stands out in the national real estate market due to its exceptional quality of service and the distinct capabilities of its team' in mandates concerning all asset classes, including commercial, industrial, residential and logistic properties. The group handles a mix of big-ticket M&A, purchase and sale transactions, lease agreements, joint ventures, financings and real estate disputes, and is a popular destination for investment funds. Boasting over three decades' experience in real estate, Rossana Duarte advises on all types of real estate transactions concerning urban and rural land, including the issuance of real estate-backed securities. Mariana Cobra has notable strength in the structuring of lease agreements for top tech companies and the purchase and sale of properties, including data centre projects. Real estate investment funds, institutional investors and family offices regularly turn to Janaína Vargas for assistance with real estate and agribusiness deals.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados maintains a broad service offering in the real estate sector, handling corporate, capital markets, regulatory and litigation matters concerning the full range of asset classes, from rural properties to shopping centres and hotels. In addition to its strong performance in asset and stake investments, the group also excels in the public offering of real estate-backed securities, lease agreements and the construction of industrial and logistic facilities. Luciano Garcia Rossi acts for major clients in transactional, development and leasing matters, while Franco Musetti Grotti is a key contact for real estate investment funds and financial investors. Fábio Rocha Pinto e Silva brings together expertise in real estate matters (such as leasing, zoning, and construction law issues), financing transactions and M&A. Marianna Morselli stands out for her involvement in real estate contractual matters, lease agreements, construction contracts and transactions.

‘A reference in the area for many years‘, boutique PMK Advogados ‘is made up of excellent professionals‘ who are ‘accustomed to carrying out complex, high-level transactions‘ across various segments, including commercial, residential, industrial and logistic properties. Increasingly retained by investment funds, portfolio managers, and real estate securitisation companies, the group is skilled at assisting with acquisition, development, financing and regularisation matters. Managing partner Rafael Gomes Gobbi is noted for his expertise in equity transactions and securitisations. He jointly oversees the team with Fernando Maximiano, a leading authority in the real estate sector; Sergio Kawasaki, a key contact for private equity and real estate investment funds; Rafael Magalhães Florence, who is proficient in leasing issues, build-to-suit agreements, and sale and leaseback transactions; Patricia de Godoy Monteiro, who has in-depth knowledge of the tax implications of real estate deals; and Fernanda Landgraf, who possesses a strong track record in the purchase and sale of real estate assets. Capital markets specialist Ricardo Stuber joined from TozziniFreire Advogados in June 2024.

Veirano Advogados‘ real estate group is comprised of ‘professionals with excellent technical and market knowledge‘, who are skilled in the structuring and negotiation of high-end transactions in the industrial, logistics, residential and commercial segments. The team stands out for its expertise in the development of real estate projects across the country, including shopping centres, and healthcare and hospitality facilities. The practice is under the joint leadership of Raphael Moreira Espírito Santo and Rodrigo de Castro, both of whom have a wealth of experience in the development of multi-use, senior living and hospitality projects. Other names to note in the team include Gisela Miranda, who is proficient in hospitality developments, construction agreements and real estate investment fund-related matters, and Bruno Aronne, who advises on the development of urban properties, land regularisation issues and real estate disputes.

Leveraging the firm's wider M&A, capital markets, environmental law and litigation capabilities, BMA Advogados' real estate department is particularly well placed to advise on high-end real estate transactions concerning shopping centres, industrial, logistic and commercial assets. Cristiana Moreira - a reference for both domestic and international clients, including developers - handles a wide range of real estate matters, including purchase and sale deals and joint ventures for the development of real estate projects. She oversees the practice from Rio with Guilherme Zoghbi Ayala, another key contact for real estate contracts and transactions across all real estate asset classes. With extensive experience in land acquisitions and the implementation of large-scale developments, Gustavo Maia do Nascimento heads the São Paulo-based team.

With the ability to assist with the entire life cycle of a real estate transaction, KLA Advogados is often called upon by major domestic and international clients for its expertise in purchase and sale deals, and the development, funding and regularisation of urban and rural properties. A reference in the market, Pedro Cortez boasts four decades of experience in real estate and urban development matters. Mariana Cortez draws on her corporate law background to advise on rural land acquisitions, timber assets, and build-to-suit arrangements. Other key individuals include Tomaz Matheus, who has advised on the structuring of multi-use, logistics and hotel projects, and Rodrigo Pontes, who has expertise in property registry and notarial law. The group was further enhanced by the addition of Luanda Pinto Backheuser, who joined from De Luca, Derenusson, Schuttoff Sociedade de Advogados in January 2024 and stands out for her knowledge of rural land and agribusiness matters, and Livia Maria Siviero Bittencourt Huh, a capital markets specialist who joined from Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados in the same month. Carla Fernandes ‘is a very technical and committed professional‘.

The real estate group at Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados boasts strong credentials in land regularisation and domestic and cross-border real estate deals involving rural and urban properties. Real estate M&A, joint ventures, financings and receivables securitisation are all core areas of expertise for the group, which is also proficient in leasing, development and contractual issues. Sitting at the helm of the practice, Maria Flavia Seabra offers assistance with the structuring of purchase and sale deals, build-to-suit contracts, lease agreements and real estate developments. Martina Zajakoff, who joined from Pinheiro Neto Advogados in January 2024, handles transactional, development and leasing work across the commercial, tourism and rural segments.

With 'unique knowledge that consolidates expertise in real estate transactions with registration law', the practice at Stocche Forbes Advogados focuses on the acquisition and sale of real estate assets, sale-leaseback projects, the development of large-scale real estate ventures - including commercial, industrial, logistics, residential and rural properties - as well as typical and non-typical leases. Singled out for his wealth of experience in real estate registry law, practice head Alexandre Laizo Clapis handles transactional, contractual and development mandates. Vilmar Lima Carreiro Filho is skilled in financing deals, real estate developments and administrative procedures, while Debora Andrade Stupp Santiago specialises in real estate transactions, including build-to-suit and sale-leaseback agreements.

With notable strength in the structuring of real estate transactions, Tauil & Chequer Advogados is regularly turned to by domestic and foreign clients seeking assistance with the purchase and sale of real estate assets, the formation of joint ventures for project development, and the securitisation of real estate receivables. In addition to its solid credentials in real estate investments, the team is also adept in sale-leaseback agreements, contractual issues, regularisation procedures and the development of industrial, residential and commercial projects. Practice head José Paulo Marzagão 'stands out for his proficiency in real estate issues associated with complex projects'. Ludmila Arruda Braga is a reference for real estate transactions, while Jessica Queiroz marries a wealth of experience in the real estate sector with in-depth knowledge of the financial and capital markets in Brazil.

Praised for its ‘technical excellence, market knowledge and a genuine interest in understanding and solving the client’s needs‘, Cescon Barrieu offers support to developers, lenders, real estate investment funds and large corporations on the gamut of real estate matters, from acquisition and sale transactions to assets regularisation and capital markets deals. The team was recently bolstered by the arrival of Ivana Bomfim in October 2023 from Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados, who brings a wealth of experience in the structuring of real estate transactions for developers, construction companies, shopping centre managers, hotel operators, retail companies, condominium administrators and real estate investment funds, among other clients. She is now co-leading the practice from Rio alongside Marcos Lopes Prado in São Paulo, who works on due diligence processes and the development of commercial and residential projects, and Daniel Ribeiro Pettersen in Belo Horizonte. Vinicius Martins handles all types of real estate deals covering urban and rural land.

Commended by clients for being ‘cohesive, competent and committed to the results of the project‘, Demarest Advogados‘ real estate team excels in the sale, purchase and leasing of urban and rural properties, and is also adept at handling the real estate aspects of big-ticket M&A deals. Singled out for his expertise in real estate, timberland investments and agribusiness, co-head Lucas Tavares Bueno is a counsel of choice for foreign companies and investors seeking assistance with property acquisitions and sales in Brazil. Thiago Giantomassi takes the lead on financing transactions involving real estate assets, such as the structuring of real estate investment funds and the offering of CRIs. Fellow co-head Marc Stalder, whose expertise covers industrial and commercial facilities, handles transactional, development and regularisation issues. Pablo Queiroz joined from TozziniFreire Advogados in November 2024.

Offering both contentious and non-contentious services, Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados‘ real estate practice has substantial experience in the sale, purchase and regularisation of rural land, and build-to-suit leases of commercial and industrial facilities. Sellers and high-net-worth individuals regularly turn to the group, which is under the leadership of Estela Maria Lemos Monteiro Soares de Camargo, a key contact for the full range of real estate matters. Thalita Duarte Henriques Pinto advises on the reorganisation of real estate assets and leases.

A popular destination for investment funds, i2a Advogados stands out for its strong track record in the public offering of real estate fund shares and CRIs in the Brazilian capital markets. Noted for contributing ‘to the successful conclusion of the transaction without neglecting the technical aspects‘, the practice is jointly led by Luis Peyser, Ronaldo Ishikawa and Vanessa Oliveira. Peyser, a key contact for the investment funds sector, is proficient in new asset classes, including healthcare real estate projects and timberland investments; Ishikawa is especially active in CRI transactions; and Oliveira is singled out for her experience in leasing matters and the acquisition and exchange of real estate assets.

Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados offers assistance to an array of clients – most notably asset managers and real estate investment funds – with real estate due diligence, purchase and sale transactions, build-to-suit agreements, and contractual matters. Practice head Erica Fernandes Campos Verissimo focuses on real estate investments. Flavia Meira De Castro Checchia brings together expertise in leasing matters, construction agreements and the direct and indirect sale and acquisition of urban and rural properties. These are also key areas of activity for Roberta Capozzoli Diniz.

Often working in collaboration with the energy, agribusiness, banking and corporate practices, the real estate group at Lefosse Advogados is well placed to advise on the full range of direct and indirect real estate investments, as well as development and asset management issues. Leading the department is Andrea Caliento, who possesses over two decades’ experience in real estate law, and acts for domestic and international clients in the negotiation of transactions, contracts, leases, securitisations and build-to-suit agreements. Mariana Rodrigues has recently advised on high-value acquisitions in the commercial property sector and high-end condominium developments. Henrique Miguel often conducts legal due diligence on the real estate aspects of M&A and capital markets deals and assists with the regularisation of rural properties.

Praised for being ‘very agile and creative in proposing alternatives to make business viable or overcome impasses in negotiations‘, the real estate team at TozziniFreire Advogados acts for an impressive client roster of investors, asset managers, developers and corporate occupiers in transactions involving rural and urban land. The group is also proficient in matters concerning commercial leases, licensing issues, construction contracts and property regularisation. Practice head Vladimir Miranda Abreu, who also coordinates the agribusiness team, is active in structured real estate financing transactions as well as the sale, purchase and development of real estate assets. Pablo Meira Queiroz is no longer at the practice

VBD Advogados is home to ‘a robust team of professionals‘ dedicated to the real estate sector who are often called upon to assist with the purchase and sale of real estate properties, development issues and lease agreements. Singled out for its ‘in-depth legal knowledge‘, ‘commitment, professionalism and dedication‘, the team attracts regular instructions from a wide range of developers, corporate clients and investment funds. Founding partner Olivar Lorena Vitale Junior marries solid expertise in the real estate space with a strong track record in dispute resolution and public law matters. Daniele Brandão Gazel De Araújo focuses on the structuring of real estate projects and transactions involving commercial, industrial, residential, and mixed-use properties.

'Highlighted for its efficiency, agility and ethical performance', Amaral e Nicolau Advogados is a ‘highly specialised boutique firm' focused on the real estate sector. The firm handles a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters in this space, demonstrating notable proficiency in the purchase, sale and development of residential assets, and real estate regularisation matters. José Vicente Amaral Filho draws on his previous in-house experience at major developers and construction companies to assist with contractual issues and disputes. Julio Nicolau Filho leads on litigation work.

With expertise spanning urban, rural and leasehold properties, ASBZ Advogados is well placed to assist clients with the management of their real estate portfolios in Brazil. Build-to-suit contracts, lease agreements, contractual relations, and real estate acquisitions are all core areas of activity for the team, which is led by Raquel De Moraes Laudanna Marinelli, a name to note for property management matters. Thiago Augusto Lopes offers key support in advisory and litigation mandates concerning the real estate sector.

Domestic and foreign companies and investors turn to the team at Azevedo Sette Advogados for assistance with due diligence, purchase and sale transactions, construction contracts, regularisation, and registry issues concerning commercial, industrial and residential assets. Alessandra Ganz in São Paulo focuses on real estate transactions and contracts, while Henrique Antonelli in Belo Horizonte advises on due diligence and project development.

Led by Carolina Galvão, the real estate department at CGM Advogados routinely assists developers, engineering companies, manufacturing and industrial clients with registry matters, due diligence, and deals involving urban and rural assets. Galvão has been particularly active in the acquisition and rectification of real estate assets for the development of residential, industrial, commercial and logistics facilities.

Based in Belo Horizonte, Goulart & Colepicolo Advogados fields a real estate and urban law practice that is well versed in lease agreements, construction contracts and the purchase and sale of residential, commercial and mixed-use properties. João Gilberto Freire Goulart, who handles transactional and contentious work in this space, heads the team with Cristiano Silva Colepicolo and Camila Henriques Garcia Rodrigues, the latter of whom brings together expertise in real estate, urban planning and environmental law.

Best known for acting for real estate developers and investment funds, the real estate team at Madrona Fialho Advogados is skilled in build-to-suit sale and leaseback agreements, joint ventures and acquisitions and sales, covering residential and commercial assets. A name to note for corporate real estate transactions, Eduardo Tristão often assists individuals and investment funds with the direct purchase and sale of urban and rural real estate properties. Isabela Pinheiro offers key support in real estate regularisation matters, transactions and due diligence.

Real estate and registry law boutique Ostronoff, Malagó, Simão e Dimbarre Advogados acts for domestic and international clients – including real estate developers, construction companies, investors and large corporations – in real estate projects, land regularisation, transactions, contractual matters and disputes. Daniel Ostronoff is skilled in the structuring of real estate projects such as condominiums and co-working spaces, while Fábio Machado Malagó takes the lead on real estate litigation and leasing issues.

‘One of the few law firms in Brazil specialised in real estate‘, S2GDC Advogados is a popular destination for construction companies, developers and investment funds seeking advice on sector-related non-contentious and contentious matters. The latter is a key area of strength for the firm, which excels in litigation involving construction law, registry issues, lease agreements and condominium rights. Pedro Ricardo e Serpa ‘possesses academic excellence, practical experience and the ability to offer innovative solutions to clients‘, while Marina Monteiro Chierighini Lacaz shines in arbitration and litigation in the real estate space. Former co-head Daniel Cardoso Gomes is no longer at the firm.

Led by Rodrigo Mutti, the real estate practice at Silveiro Advogados is retained by investment funds as well as companies from the agribusiness, telecoms, hotels and leisure sectors seeking advice on purchase and sale agreements, lease contracts and the regularisation of titles. Nicolas Paiva focuses on real estate investment fund-related matters.

With expertise in rural, commercial and residential assets, Siqueira Castro – Advogados handles a varied real estate workload where acquisitions feature alongside construction disputes and property regularisation issues. Ana Luiza Taques draws on her previous experience as real estate legal coordinator of the Ministry of Defence to advise on the purchase and sale of real estate projects. She oversees the practice with Carlos Fernando Siqueira Castro, who is skilled in real estate, M&A and capital markets matters.

Based in Porto Alegre, the real estate team at Souto Correa Advogados is well versed in real estate due diligence, lease agreements, large construction projects and the sale and acquisition of residential, rural, commercial and industrial assets. Fabio Machado Baldissera advises domestic and international companies on real estate transactions.

Viseu Advogados‘ real estate team offers advice to developers, real estate investment funds and companies across an array of sectors on a wide range of matters – including sales and purchases, leasing issues, and joint ventures – involving commercial, industrial, residential and rural assets. Practice head Giselle Vergal regularly assists corporate and private clients with asset management and property regularisation.