Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper has extensive expertise across all areas of real estate law, which is a core area of focus for the firm. Drawing on the firm’s cross-border cooperation with DLA Piper and strong network of offices across Brazil, the team offers comprehensive guidance to both domestic and international investors, construction companies and developers engaged in mandates involving the retail, residential, hospitality, offices, agriculture, industrial, and logistics segments. With nearly five decades of experience in the real estate space, co-founder Bernardo Buarque Schiller is a recognised authority in the market who maintains an active practice covering non-contentious and contentious issues. Partner Ivandro Trevelim, who handles a mix of contractual, transactional and development matters, and managing partner Fabio Perrone Campos Mello are praised for their ‘fantastic technical knowledge‘. Rafael Jordão Bussière, who has previously worked at the Secretariat of Coordination and Governance of the federal government’s real estate assets, has recently acted for prominent clients in strategic shopping centre acquisitions. Maria Eduarda Bérgamo undertakes a variety of transactional work, most notably the purchase and sale of logistic and commercial real estate properties.
Real estate in Brazil
Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper
Responsables de la pratique:
Bernardo Buarque Schiller; Ivandro Trevelim; Fabio Perrone Campos Mello; Rafael Jordão Bussière
Les références
‘Ivandro and Fábio have fantastic technical knowledge, with an easy methodology for sharing ideas, suggestions and recommendations for clients.’
‘The firm has longstanding tradition in the sector and senior partners with a lot of experience, such as Rafael Bussière.’
Principaux clients
Orpea Group
Brio Investimentos
Bait Incorporadora
Kempinski Hotels
The Walt Disney Company
Sony Corporation of America
Hyatt International
Tegra Incorporadora
Vinci Real Estate
Hard Rock Café International (USA)
L’Oréal
Trisul
RB Capital
Fleury
GB Armazéns
Bay Properties
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Kempinski Hotels in the development of a mixed-use luxury complex to be structured in fractional ownership located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
- Advised Rimo Holding on the purchase of the triple A commercial building Icon Faria Lima in São Paulo.
- Advising Flow City on the development of a multi-use project (a luxury ecovillage) in the Northeast region of Brazil.
Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados
Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados fields a top-notch real estate practice that is well positioned to advise on an array of contentious and non-contentious issues, ‘from the simplest to the most complex’ transaction. Its broad service offering spans all sectors, encompassing investments and development projects in the residential, industrial, commercial, and rural segments. The practice, which benefits from the firm’s strong grounding in corporate law, finance, capital markets, litigation, and environmental issues, is jointly led by founding partner Marcelo Terra and Guilherme Caffaro Terra, the latter of whom is praised for his ‘negotiation skills and deep understanding of the real estate market’. Clients also rate the ‘quick, thoughtful and competent’ Natalie Collet Feitosa Lange, who frequently advises on the the structuring of transactions and real estate developments. José Carlos Baptista Puoli possesses extensive experience in litigation and arbitration, while versatile partner Natália Japur handles contentious and advisory matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcelo Terra; Guilherme Caffaro Terra
Les références
‘Duarte Garcia is my biggest partner when carrying out real estate transactions, from the simplest to the most complex. I highlight the team’s sensitivity to business issues, and the ability to carry out several and relevant transactions in parallel.’
‘Guilherme Terra is one of the most talented lawyers I have ever come across in my professional life. His negotiation skills, deep understanding of the real estate market and stakeholders make him stand out. He also stands out for his knowledge of capital markets and the financial logic behind deals.’
‘A firm with several competent lawyers and flexibility.’
Principaux clients
Brookfield: Tegra, Brookfield Asset Management and Others
Construtora Andrade Gutierrez
Credit Suisse Hedging Griffo
Cury Construtora
Cyrela Brazil Realty Empreendimentos e Participações
Prologis
Tecnisa
Gtis Partners
Setin
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Tegra in a construction-related dispute before the Court of Justice.
- Advising Tecnisa on a R$165m lawsuit.
- Defending Setin and Cyrela in a R$180m commercial real estate dispute.
Gustavo Padilha Advogados Associados
Singled out for its ‘professionalism, prompt service and comprehensive knowledge‘, Gustavo Padilha Advogados Associados earns widespread recognition for its strong real estate offering. The team advises on the entire spectrum of real estate matters, including transactions, construction and development contracts, tax considerations, environmental law, and related litigation. Founding partner Gustavo Pinheiro Guimarães Padilha is the trusted adviser to a number of investment funds, developers and hospitality companies, and maintains a broad contentious and non-contentious practice. Celio dos Santos Kelab handles transactional and regulatory mandates, while Luciana Henriques Ismael is noted for her experience in acting for construction companies in property acquisitions and developments. Also recommended, Luciana Campos Palermo possesses a strong track record in the shopping centre segment. The ‘exceptional’ Michelle Ramos is also highlighted by clients for her involvement in complex real estate and construction matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gustavo Pinheiro Guimarães Padilha
Les références
‘The flexibility to serve the client is indescribable.’
‘Gustavo Padilha and Celio Kelab are recommended.’
‘Professionalism, prompt service, comprehensive knowledge of the real estate sector, very high performance in resolving impasses, and highly trained professionals. Michelle Ramos has been working with us for over 10 years and everyone, from the chairman of the board to the operational area, has nothing but praise for her work.’
Principaux clients
Cyrela
BRMalls
Prisma Capital
Partage
Trisul
Grupo JCPM
Club Mediterranée
Queiroz Galvão
Argo
Mozak
Camil Alimentos
Oceanpact Serviços Marítimos
BHG – Brazil Hospitality Group
Shopping Center Recife
Cosan
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Partage Empreendimentos on the acquisition of the Jaraguá do Sul Garden shopping and Arapiraca Garden shopping projects.
Mattos Filho
Mattos Filho fields a ‘multidisciplinary and integrated team’ of lawyers with ‘enormous experience‘ in the real estate sector. Praised for its ‘pro-business attitude’, the firm is regularly involved in some of the most novel transactions and development projects to hit the country’s commercial real estate market. This includes providing support to major investment funds, corporate investors, sovereign funds and developers in high-end urban and rural real estate deals. Portfolio transactions with a heavy corporate element also feature prominently on the workload. Standing out for her in-depth knowledge of real estate financing transactions, Rossana Fernandes Duarte is well versed in the gamut of real estate matters, including leasing agreements, land use, real estate investment funds and build-to-suit transactions. In addition to being a key adviser to investment funds, developers and institutional investors, Janaína Vargas is also the name to note for the forestry and agribusiness segments. M&A involving real estate assets is a core area of activity for Fernando Amendola, while Mariana Spoto Cobra has recently advised on data centre projects, construction agreements, financings, and acquisitions.
Les références
‘Multidisciplinary and integrated team. Lawyers with enormous experience in the real estate area. The firm has a strong commitment to diversity (gender, race, sexual, education) which adds to the work as a whole.’
‘Rossana Duarte and Janaina Vargas are two big names in real estate law in Brazil. Their analytical skills, broad knowledge of real estate, and ability to understand the business as a whole is quite unique. Both have a sense of priority and attention to detail that is astonishing.’
‘Mattos Filho’s team advised us on the evaluation and elaboration of rural partnership contracts that made our investment in Brazil viable. The pro-business attitude with legal security endorsed our decision.’
Principaux clients
Brookfield
Hines
Prologis
Amazon
Credit Suisse Hedging-Griffo
CAOA (Real Estate)
JHSF
JFL
Autonomy Investimentos
BR Properties
Bradesco
JJGC
Muffato
Capital Brasileiro (CB)
Dislub
Dupont
Fram Capital
Microsoft
Advent International
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Grupo Muffato on the acquisition of 16 stores, 11 gas stations and other assets from Makro Atacadista.
- Advised Brookfield Properties Brazil Group on three distinct deals that resulted in the acquisition of 12 assets located in high standard corporate towers in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia.
- Assisted Advent International in the sale of Grupo BIG (formerly Walmart Brazil) to Carrefour Brasil.
PMK Advogados
The ‘very integrated and easily accessible’ team at PMK Advogados particularly excels in transactional and development mandates, where it advises on high-profile projects and high-value M&A involving real estate assets. Clients, which come from a broad cross-section of the domestic and international markets, range from institutional investors to banks, asset managers, and developers. Founding partner Fernando Maximiano remains a key market player and a point of contact for large residential and commercial property developers. Fellow co-founder Sergio Kawasaki is the name to note for corporate and tax issues. Rafael Gomes Gobbi, who is regularly sought out by private equity firms, real estate investment funds and developers, is praised for his ‘extensive knowledge of the real estate area’. Other noteworthy practitioners include: disputes partner Rafael Magalhães Florence; Fernanda Landgraf, who focuses on the structuring of purchases and sales of real estate, project finance and lease agreements; Patricia de Godoy Monteiro, who brings together expertise in real estate investment funds and corporate law; and Rafael Zanini França, who has a wealth of experience in real estate deals and tax-related matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rafael Gomes Gobbi; Fernando Maximiano; Sergio Kawasaki; Rafael Florence
Les références
‘Very integrated and easily accessible team with a lot of experience in the real estate sector. Very safe and precise in the contributions, discussions and arguments.’
‘I feel always very well-attended by PMK. The contribution of Fernanda Landgraf amd Fernando Maximiano in a recent project were essential for the success of the operation.’
‘The PMK team has in-depth technical knowledge of the real estate sector.’
Principaux clients
Kinea Investimentos
Banco Genial
HBR Realty
CloudHQ
Helbor Empreendimentos
RB Capital Investimentos
Vinci Real Estate Gestora de Recursos (Vinci Partners)
Jive Asset Gestão de Recursos
Barzel Properties
Whg Real Estate Fundo De Investimento Imobiliário – FII
Alianza Gestora de Recursos
Valora Gestão de Investimentos
Cyrela Brazil Realty Empreendimentos e Participações
Brookfield Property Group (Brazil)
Canuma Capital Multiestratégia Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário
Autonomy Investimentos
Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social – BNDES
Haras La Estancia Empreendimento Imobiliário SPE
SP Augusta Ltda (Itaú)
Valora Gestão de Investimentos
TPA – Desenvolvimento Imobiliário
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Brookfield on the acquisition of 11 corporate buildings from BR Properties for R$5.9bn.
- Assisted BNDES in structuring of the privatisation of the state-owned food company Ceasaminas, which plans to auction off its shares and assets for R$423m.
- Advising Kinea Investimentos on the exchange of commercials offices located in São Paulo.
Veirano Advogados
With ‘in-depth technical knowledge’ across a wide range of urban and rural asset classes, Veirano Advogados is ‘undoubtedly one of the best law firms in the country for real estate projects’. The ‘approachable and extremely attentive’ lawyers regularly assist both private and public sector clients, including investment funds and companies, in an array of contentious and non-contentious mandates involving the commercial, offices, logistics, hospitality, healthcare, and residential segments. Practice co-head Rodrigo de Castro, whose ‘ability to resolve legal issues‘ is praised by clients, handles a variety of transactional, development and contentious matters. The ‘very pro-business’ Raphael Moreira Espírito Santo is skilled at advising on construction contracts, build-to-suit agreements and litigation. Gisela Miranda is experienced in development projects, while the ‘extremely technical and attentive’ counsel Bruno Aronne is recommended for litigation, lease agreements and land use issues. Erika Marinho is noted for her ‘great knowledge of municipal laws’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Raphael Moreira Espirito Santo; Rodrigo de Castro
Les références
‘Veirano Advogados is undoubtedly one of the best law firms in the country for real estate projects. The team’s lawyers have in-depth technical knowledge of the most diverse real estate issues, from urban real estate development to the exploration of rural properties for energy projects.’
‘In addition to their technical qualifications, the real estate lawyers are highly prepared to serve the client. Raphael Moreira is very pro-business, and always seeks creative solutions to overcome the obstacles encountered, without, however, failing to observe all the legal aspects and details to bring all the necessary legal comfort to his client.’
‘Veirano Advogados has great real estate lawyers, who stand out for their technical knowledge and excellent interpersonal relationships. They are approachable and extremely attentive, and always offer the best solution for the client.’
Principaux clients
Cerberus South America
ORPEA Group
Multiplan Empreendimentos
Brookfield Properties
Jive Asset Management
Blue Macaw
Brazil Hospitality Group – BHG Hotels
Accor
Porto do Açu Operações (Grupo Prumo Logística / Anglo American)
The World Bank Group
Soho House
Caixa Econômica Federal
Malls Brasil Plural FII
AngloGold Ashanti
Amil Saúde (UnitedHealth Group – UHG)
Voltalia Energia do Brasil
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Ylumak, a joint venture between the local developers Lucio, AMY and Omar Maksoud, in the acquisition of the Infinity building.
- Advised Brookfield Properties, through a Brazilian real estate investment fund PDC II Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário, administrated by Banco Genial, on the acquisition of Sucupira Tower, a commercial tower in the City of São Paulo.
- Assisting Voltalia with the implementation of a new agreement model (Surface Rights Acquisition) for the occupation of all rural real properties used by Voltalia to develop energy projects in several states in Brazil.
Bicalho Navarro Advogados
Noted for its high-end real estate work, Bicalho Navarro Advogados enjoys a strong reputation in the Brazilian legal market. The firm offers advice on the entire spectrum of real estate matters, and fields solid credentials in corporate-structured real estate transactions, litigation, environmental issues, capital markets and litigation. Founding partner Rodrigo Bicalho is a key market figure.
Principaux dossiers
BMA Advogados
BMA Advogados has a strong bench of partners and associates with good credentials across all areas of real estate. Operating from offices in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, the practice has established a good reputation in key asset classes, including shopping centres, industrial facilities, logistics, and office developments. Practitioners regularly handle complex real estate transactions and development projects that involve various aspects of corporate, M&A, tax, and capital markets law. Clients include major domestic and international developers, corporate leaseholders and investment funds. Cristiana Moreira, a key contact for major real estate developers in Brazil, predominantly advises on the structuring of development projects, transactions and construction contracts. Guilherme Zoghbi Ayala handles contractual and transactional matters in this space, while Gustavo Maia do Nascimento is the go-to lawyer for many domestic and international clients in sophisticated real estate deals, including financings, acquisitions of land and implementation of large-scale projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Cristiana Moreira; Guilherme Ayala; Gustavo Maia do Nascimento
Principaux clients
BTG
BR Properties
RB Capital
Goodman
Performance
Opportunity
Core Real Estate
São Carlos / Best Center
BHG
AgroSB
Inova
XP Asset
Vinci Partners
Ontex
Rede D’Or
CBF
BHP
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Confederação Brasileira de Futebol on the acquisition of land and execution of construction agreements for the development of training centres in 12 Brazilian cities.
- Assisted an investment fund managed by Jive Asset Management in the acquisition of 45 real estate assets.
- Advised Iguatemi on the acquisition of an additional 36% stake in Shopping JK Iguatemi, through the purchase, by its subsidiary Mutuall Soluções Financeiras, of all the shares in Adeoti Empreendimentos Imobiliários.
Demarest Advogados
Demarest Advogados has a ‘very good practice in all areas’ of real estate, providing investors, developers, banks and investment funds with comprehensive support in related transactional, regulatory, litigation, insurance, tax and environmental issues. This expertise extends to a wide selection of urban and rural asset classes, including offices, residential, agribusiness, forestry, mining, logistics and retail. Key partners include Marc Stalder, an ‘excellent lawyer’ who excels in the structuring of real estate developments, consortium transactions and acquisitions of land. Practice co-heads Lucas Tavares Bueno, who has over two decades’ experience in real estate deals, timberland investments and agribusiness, and Thiago Giantomassi, who leads on financing transactions involving real estate assets, are also noted.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lucas Tavares Bueno; Thiago Giantomassi; Marc Stalder
Les références
‘Very good practice in all areas. Serves me very well in real estate law.’
‘Marc Stalderis an excellent lawyer in real estate law.’
‘Demarest offers sound legal support.’
Principaux clients
Cidade Matarazzo
Banco Nacional do Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social
Ldc Louis Dreyfus Commodities
Yamaha Motor
Log Commercial Properties
MRV
CMAA
Klabin
Sylvamo Do Brasil
Lucio Engenharia
UNICO Gestão De Investimentos
CBIC – Camara Brasileira da Indústria da Construção
C&A Modas
GTIS Partners
Osram
Emusa do Brasil
ArcelorMittal
Santa Genebra
JMX Conciva
Latam
Trivium
RMS
Floresteca
Equinor
Loft
AkzoNobel
Greenwood Resources
7 Bridges Brazil
Jive Investments
Credit Suisse Hedging Griffo
Companhia Melhoramentos
Procter & Gamble
Consciente Construtora
Itaú BBA
Santander Asset
XP Investimentos
Lupo
Fundo de Investimentos em Direitos Creditórios Complementar Auto-Ford
3R Petróleo
Fiven Brasil
X-Elio Energy
Eliane Produtos Cerâmicos
Sinagro Produtos Agropecuários
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Mohawk Industries on the acquisition of the Elizabeth Group.
- Advised Yamaha on a complex acquisition linked to an old industrial unit in Guarulhos.
- Advised P&G on the sale of its industrial plant located in the city of Rio de Janeiro to Cury, a large Brazilian real estate developer.
KLA Advogados
The ‘cohesive and integrated‘ real estate team at KLA Advogados is particularly active in high-profile rural and urban development and acquisition projects, acting for a mix of investment funds, hospitality companies, corporate leaseholders and investors. A reference in the market, Pedro Cortez brings more than 45 years of experience in the real estate space to the table. The ‘extremely detail-oriented’ Tomaz Matheus advises on the structuring of several real estate projects, including logistic parks and hotels, and on the negotiation of lease agreements. Rodrigo Pontes handles a variety of non-contentious matters, such as property title regularisation, and acquisition of rural and urban properties, and the ‘extremely competent’ Mariana Cortez provides ‘innovative solutions’ in the context of real estate transactions. Clients also consider senior associate Carla Fernandes a ‘mature professional with a lot of technical knowledge’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Pedro Cortez; Tomaz Matheus; Mariana Cortez; Rodrigo Pontes
Les références
‘The firm has a full-service structure, which helps a lot in real estate negotiations that often require opinions other than real estate. The partners demonstrate immediate availability to help and have excellent technical and practical knowledge of the issues presented. The fact that they work with several clients brings an innovative view of the topics covered.’
‘Mariana Cortez, an extremely competent lawyer committed to the deal, has a broad vision of the business, an excellent posture in negotiations and innovative solutions to the impasses presented.’
‘KLA is a firm that values the quality of its professionals and the depth of its work. It is formed by a cohesive and integrated team. This rapport and ability to coordinate several teams in a given subject is a highlight in the market.’
Principaux clients
Cia. Brasileira de Distribuição (Pão de Açúcar e Extra)
Suzano
Nuveen Natural Capital (Westchester)
BTG Pactual
Vila 11
Goodstorage
Sendas Distribuidora (Assaí Atacadista)
CSHG – Credit Suisse Hedging-Griffo
Hotelaria Accor
Management Peninsula
Supernova Capital
Fundação Itaipú Brasil – FIBRA
UNACORP
BKO Incorporadora
Ânima Educação
Paes & Gregori
General Mills
Freudenberg
Enforce Gestão de Ativos
Halna Comércio e Empreendimentos
F. Reis Administração de Imóveis
General Mills
QMC Telecom
Luan Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Principaux dossiers
- Advised GPA (Pão de Açúcar and Assaí) on negotiation of sale and leaseback transaction with GIC Investment Singapore regarding the sale of 17 Pão de Açúcar properties and their leaseback to Assaí.
- Assisting Sendas Distribuidora in the acquisition of 10 properties.
- Assisting Cia. Brasileira de Distribuição in the negotiation and due diligence for the leases of several properties for the opening of a new store.
Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados
Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados has established a strong foothold in the real estate market, with overlapping expertise in key areas such as tax, finance, M&A, litigation and infrastructure. The firm advises on the full range of domestic and cross-border deals involving urban and rural property assets. Typical mandates include acquisitions, leasing issues, sale and leasebacks, and built-to-suit agreements involving the industrial, logistics, commercial, and energy segments. The calibre of the team is reflected by its impressive client base, which includes major institutional investors, corporates and banks. Practice head Maria Flavia Seabra regularly handles real estate M&A, developments and financings. Fatima Tadea Rombola Fonseca is particularly active in the agribusiness, energy and mining sectors, while Bruno Costa is singled out for his expertise in real estate investment funds, due diligence processes and construction contracts. Ivana Bomfim left the firm in October 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Maria Flavia Seabra
Principaux clients
EBES Sistema de Energia (Órigo)
Banco Votorantim
Brookfield
Wtorre
Banco C6
Norton Rose Fulbright
Petrobras
Voltalia
Rhodia Brasil
Vale
BNDES – Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento e Econômico Social
GS1 Brasil – Associação Brasileira de Automação
Hines do Brasil Empreendimentos Imobiliários
BR Malls Participações
Principaux dossiers
- Advising BrMalls, a Brazilian shopping centre management company, on the sale of notional fractions of real estate properties to Vitacon, an up-and-coming real estate developer.
- Assisted GPA in coordinating the sale of 17 properties, where their Extra Hiper hypermarkets are located, to Barzel Retail.
- Advised Iguasport, the Brazilian arm of Decathlon, on a sale and leaseback of a property located in the city of Campinas.
Pinheiro Neto Advogados
Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a popular ‘one-stop service’ for clients who appreciate instructing ‘a very experienced and creative team capable of working with different types of issues’. The firm’s scale guarantees a broad selection of ‘dedicated, [and] experienced professionals’ who can ‘meet the needs of sophisticated clients involved in large transactions’. This includes strong support in overlapping areas such as finance, corporate, regulatory, litigation and capital markets. Luciano Garcia Rossi, ‘a top real estate lawyer‘ who often handles large real estate transactions, including acquisitions, build-to-suit leases, and financings, Fabio Rocha Pinto e Silva (‘a star of Brazilian real estate and financial law, with extensive technical knowledge and experience’), construction law specialist Júlio César Bueno and Franco Musetti Grotti, who boasts a wealth of experience in urban and rural acquisitions are key names to note in the team. Recently promoted counsel Marianna Morselli and senior associate Gustavo Freitas excel in complex real estate transactions.
Les références
‘We believe PN is one of the best firms in Brazil. They offer a one-stop service.’
‘Gustavo Freitas understands the client’s needs clearly and executes them.’
‘They have a very experienced and creative team capable of working with different types of issues.’
Principaux clients
Coelho da Fonseca
Nutrien
Fortescue
Mirae Asset (Korea)
Patria
GTIS Partners
Credit Suisse
BTG Pactual
RBR
Bracell
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Marahú on the structuring of a triple-A real estate development in the municipality of Bragança Paulista.
- Advised GTIS Partners on the sale of its 60% interest in the Infinity Building.
- Advised Radar Propriedades Agrícolas on its divestment of the “Bananal” farm, a rural property located in the municipality of Luis Eduardo Magalhães, through a direct sale to two different purchasers, Cia Seeds and Schmidt Agrícola.
Tauil & Chequer Advogados
The real estate practice at Tauil & Chequer Advogados is commended for its ‘impeccable legal technique’ and the ‘seniority, vast experience and availability’ of its lawyers. The well-regarded group is adept at handling a wide range of development projects and transactional matters, including sales and acquisitions, built-to-suit agreements and sale and leasebacks. The team’s experience covers all asset classes, from agribusiness and forestry to mixed-use developments, urban retail, industrial, and hospitality. The ‘extremely available’ José Paulo Marzagão acts for a broad range of domestic and international companies and investment funds in the structuring and development of large-scale real estate ventures and transactions. He oversees the team that also features Ludmila Braga, a key contact for institutional investors in relation to real estate joint ventures, funds and financing, and counsel Jessica Queiroz, who marries in-depth knowledge of banking and finance law with extensive experience in the real estate sector. International investors seeking integrated support in cross-border matters also benefit from the firm’s association with Mayer Brown.
Responsables de la pratique:
José Paulo Marzagão
Les références
‘Impeccable legal technique. The team understands the client’s demands, proposing solutions that meet our needs. What distinguishes them is the seniority, vast experience and availability of professionals.’
‘The firm and staff are intimately familiar with my company’s business and operations. The lawyers involved, regardless of their seniority, are extremely well-trained from a technical point of view. The relationship partner is present in all projects and demands. Different options/structures are constantly presented, always with the objective of making it possible to carry out my company’s operations in a safe way.’
‘José Paulo Marzagão and Jessica Queiroz – extremely available, participatory, and with deep technical knowledge of my company’s business.’
Principaux clients
GIC
Brookfield Participações
Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social – BNDES and FURNAS
Barzel Properties
Gafisa
Paladin Realty Partners
Autonomy Investimentos
Planta Consultoria Imobiliária
Basílica Partners Private Equity
Yara International
Karpowership
Agrícola Xingu
CVC Corp
Opea Securitizadora
CPPIB
Tishman Speyer Properties
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB)
SPX Gestão de Recursos
VBI Real Estate Gestão de Carteiras
Principaux dossiers
- Advised GIC and Barzel Properties on the formation of a real estate investment fund for the acquisition of up to 17 supermarkets from Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição.
- Assisted Karpowership in the negotiations and contracts related to the development of a floating power plant in Rio de Janeiro.
- Advised Furnas on the sale of the group of properties located in the city of Rio de Janeiro-RJ.
Cescon Barrieu
Cescon Barrieu fields a versatile real estate practice with an impressive track record in complex transactions. This includes advice with a heavy corporate angle, such as deals involving joint ventures and special purpose vehicles, as well as investment funds and capital markets-related matters. Major domestic and international investors and developers turn to the group for assistance in mandates concerning key urban and rural asset classes, including residential, retail, commercial offices, and logistics sites. With extensive experience in real estate transactions and the development of residential and commercial projects, São Paulo-based Marcos Lopes Prado leads the team with Daniel Ribeiro Pettersen in Belo Horizonte. Recently promoted partner Vinicius Martins advises on the purchase and sale of real estate assets, leasing agreements, land use issues and zoning compliance. Ivana Bomfim, who was previously at Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados, joined in October 2023 to co-head the real estate team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcos Lopes Prado; Daniel Pettersen; Ivana Bomfim
Les références
‘Marcos Prado is a professional with a lot of expertise in the real estate market; he is objective and an excellent negotiator.’
Principaux clients
Hemisfério Sul Investimentos
Bresco Investimentos
Parque Torino Imóveis
General Shopping e Outlets do Brasil
Celulose Nipo-brasileira – Cenibra
Nova Bahia Empreendimentos
Hotelaria Accor Brasil
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Hemisério Sul Investimento on the acquisition of a property located in Manaus from Abunã Participações, and a subsequent lease to Bemol.
- Advised Bresco Investimentos on the acquisition of a deactivated industrial plant owned by Procter & Gamble for the construction of a new logistic warehouse.
- Advised General Shopping e Outlets do Brasil on the acquisition of real estate for the expansion of the parking lot at the Outlet Premium São Paulo complex.
Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados
Singled out for its experience in rural real estate deals, Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados operates at a ‘very high level’ and serves its real estate clients with ‘great efficiency, competence and agility’. The urban side of the practice is also busy; sales, acquisitions, development projects, and build-to-suit agreements are core areas of activity for the team, which is routinely engaged by major investment funds and corporate investors. The highly experienced Estela Maria Lemos Monteiro Soares de Camargo heads the team, which also includes Thalita Duarte Henriques Pinto and Paulo Vitor Paula Santos Zampieri, the latter of whom is the name to note for environmental matters. Amanda Salis Guazzelli has a strong focus on the agribusiness sector.
Responsables de la pratique:
Estela Maria Lemos Monteiro Soares de Camargo
Les références
‘Fully trained team, of a very high level, always serving us with great efficiency, competence and agility.’
‘I highlight the teamwork, commitment and responsibility of the entire team. In the spotlight, Thalita Duarte, Amanda Guazzelli and Estela Camargo.’
‘Legal knowledge, ability to solve problems, empathy, clear and concise communication, and commitment.’
Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados
Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados has a multifaceted real estate team covering acquisitions, construction, lease agreements, corporate structuring, structured finance, litigation, and tax. The firm regularly handles transactions and development projects involving residential, commercial and industrial properties on behalf of a wide range of prominent investment funds, corporates and banks. The team is jointly led by real estate finance specialists Erica Fernandes Campos Verissimo and Livia Maria Siviero Bittencourt Huh. At the associate level, Roberta Capozzoli Diniz stands out for her involvement in the structuring and implementation of real estate projects, acquisitions, sales and leasing agreements.
Responsables de la pratique:
Erica Fernandes Campos Verissimo; Livia Maria Siviero Bittencourt Huh
Les références
‘The Lacaz Martins team has very specific knowledge of the Brazilian real estate market.’
‘Promptness and speed in meeting demands. Livia Huh has always been our partner in transactions.’
Principaux clients
VBI Real Estate
TRX Gestora de Recursos
Succespar
Votorantim Asset Management
Mint Capital
Fator
Interprime Empreendimentos e Participações
Credit Suisse, Hedging-Griffo
Hedge DTVM
Itajuí Gestora
Hectare Gestira de Recursos
ViewCO Construtora
Gafisa
Banco Pátria
Jofpar Participações
UV Gestora
Jera Capital Gestão De Recursos
CO.W. Coworking Space Gestão De Espaços
Serveng
Acquisition Group
Itajuí Gestão De Investimentos
Agrícola Formosa
Paladin Investors
Sobloco Incorporadora
Xate Energia
Maximus Incorporadora
Pedra Dourada
Rialva
More Invest
Kawamax Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Ylumak on the R$800m acquisition of the real estate development Edifício Infinity.
- Assisted TRX Gestora in the acquisition of seven properties across Brazil and their lease to retail companies such as Leroy Merlin, Obramax, Mateus Supermercados, Assaí Supermercados.
- Advised Banco Patria on the expansion of its supermarkets strategy in São Paulo, including assisting Boa Supermercado in the acquisition and lease agreement for seven properties in the state of São Paulo.
Lefosse Advogados
Lefosse Advogados has a specialised real estate team that assists major corporates, investment funds and banks with ‘great competence’. Clients instruct the team on deals involving a range of asset classes, including commercial, residential, industrial, energy and agribusiness properties. Practice head Andrea Caliento is an ‘excellent lawyer’ who has over two decades’ experience in transactions involving direct and indirect rural and urban property acquisitions. She receives key support from a strong team of associates: Henrique Miguel and Mariana Rodrigues, who handle a variety of real estate transactional matters, and Beatriz Martins, who focuses on the development and implementation of real estate projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andrea Caliento
Les références
‘The real estate team at Lefosse Advogados always assists us with great competence. We feel that the firm has a genuine interest in establishing a long-term partnership.’
‘Partner Andréa Caliento combines all the multidisciplinary characteristics we look for in a business partner. Always present in the day-to-day of our cases, she is an excellent lawyer.’
‘Very technically qualified. Accessible language and availability; personalised advice. Andrea Caliento is recommended.’
Principaux clients
Alianza Investimentos Imobiliários
Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário Brasil Varejo – FII
Braskem
Riza Capital Asset Management
Bracell
Marfrig
XP Asset Management
BlueMacaw
Bunge
Trelleborg
Principaux dossiers
- Acted as counsel to Emergent Cold LLC, through its Brazilian subsidiary Martini Meat – Armazéns Gerais, in the acquisition of properties located at a logistics condominium in the city of Recife.
- Advised Cerberus Global Investments on the acquisition of two portfolios with a total of 103 residential and non-residential units in the City of São Paulo from SEQ08 Empreendimento Imobiliário SPE and Idea Empreendimentos 29.
- Advised Trelleborg in connection with the sale of an industrial plant located in the City of Guarulhos, São Paulo state, to a mall administrator.
Romani Advogados
Noted for its ‘professionalism, prompt service, and knowledge of the real estate space‘, Romani Advogados blends contentious and non-contentious expertise to provide a balanced offering to clients who praise the ‘availability and business knowledge of the partners’. The boutique firm advises on a range of matters, including development projects, joint ventures, sales and acquisitions and land subdivisions. Lead partners include Carolina Kok, a specialist in real estate development projects and contractual negotiations, and Tarso Romani, who is commended for ‘his deep knowledge and constant search for solutions’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tarso Romani; Carolina Kok
Les références
‘Availability and business knowledge of the partners’
‘Tarso Romani – his deep knowledge and constant search for solutions make him a business facilitator.’
‘What stands out in this firm is the team’s personal dedication to understanding the entire context of the negotiation and advise on the safest way to build it.’
Principaux clients
Cyrela Brazil Realty
AMY Incorporadora e Construtora
Gamboa Construtora
JJLF Empreend. Imob.
Maiz Empreendimentos
Vivenda Nobre
Miele Participações
Five Engenharia
EDP Renováveis
Plano & Plano Desenvolvimento Imobiliário
Magik LZ
Brio Investimentos
GMG Empreendimentos
Panorama Capital
Athié Wonrath
Sinco Engenharia
M5
Yellowbrick
Risel Combustíveis
Trisul
Casa Viva Incorporadora e Construtora
Viação Cometa
Magik JC
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Plano e Plano on six strategic real estate transactions linked to development projects in the city of São Paulo.
- Assisted Cyrela Brazil Realty in the negotiation of 50 different real estate transactions to form two large areas in a strategic location in São Paulo.
- Advised Four-T, Cedro Rosa and Gamboa on the development of a large residential project in the city of São Paulo.
Silveiro Advogados
Silveiro Advogados fields an 'organised, reliable' and multidisciplinary team with ‘deep knowledge’ of real estate matters. Covering all areas of urban and rural real estate, including retail, residential, office space and logistics, the team is particularly skilled in telecoms and agribusiness-related matters, and has become increasingly popular with investment funds. 'Highlighted for their dedication, service and deep theoretical knowledge', Rodrigo Mutti and Nicolas Paiva are the main points of contact in the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rodrigo Mutti
Les références
‘Best firm I’ve ever worked with. They send me monthly reports with summaries of work in all areas in which we operate. They are very organised, reliable and with great knowledge.’
‘Highly qualified team and lawyers.’
‘Fantastic team, with deep knowledge in the area. Availability, quick responses and tailormade service.’
Principaux clients
Telefonica Brasil
Terra Santa Propriedades Agrícolas
Multiplan Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Rio Bravo Investimentos
Shopee
CMPC Celulose
Grupo Zaffari
Hotel Casa da Montanha
Warren Brasil
Novelis
Fibrasil Infraestrutura e Fibra Ótica
American Tower
Rossi Residencial
Cogna
Prisma Capital
LaPlace Finanças
Esatas Viracopos
Zavit Capital
Principaux dossiers
- Advises Shopee on the expansion of its logistics chain in Brazil.
- Advised FII Rio Bravo Renda Varejo on a sale and leaseback agreement with Caixa Econômica Federal (CEF).
- Assists Multiplan in the development of Golden Lake, the largest real estate project in progress in Porto Alegre.
Stocche Forbes Advogados
Stocche Forbes Advogados has a highly skilled team that advises across a broad spectrum of real estate investment and development projects. The firm’s multidisciplinary offering draws on related expertise in tax, corporate, finance, environmental law, and litigation. This enables the experienced team to act in a wide range of transactions and developments in the residential, hospitality, retail, logistics and industrial sectors, including build-to-suit agreements, mixed-use developments, and both rural and urban acquisitions. Among the partners, Vilmar Lima Carreiro Filho brings a wealth of experience in rural and agribusiness-related matters, while the versatile Alexandre Clápis shines in transactional matters, including the structuring of real estate-linked joint ventures.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alexandre Clápis; Vilmar Lima Carreiro Filho
Principaux clients
GTIS Partners
BTG Pactual Serviços Financeiros
XP Asset Management
Carrefour Comércio e Indústria
Construtora São José
Superfrio Armazéns Gerais
GLP – Global Logistics Properties
Hemisfério Sul Investimentos
Brasilagro – Companhia Brasileira De Propriedades Agrícolas
Cyrela Brazil Realty Empreendimentos e Participações
BR Properties
Agrícola Xingu
Santander Asset Management
Dexco
Longping High-Tech Sementes & Biotecnologia
Kinea Investimentos
Can-Pack Brasil Indústria de Embalagens
Semp
Brookfield Asset Management
Tishman Speyer
Jive Investments Consultoria
XP Exeter Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário
Grupo Sonnervig
Altre Empreendimentos e Investimentos Imobiliários
Alianza Gestão de Recursos
YDUQS Participações
Plaenge Empreendimentos
Goodman Group
XP Exeter
Orascom
Perfin Investimentos
SPX Gestão de Recursos
Tower Capital Consultoria e Investimentos
Intercity
Scala Data Centers
Grupo Sonnervig
Oak View Group
Hypera Pharma
ICH Administração de Hotéis
Praias Incorporadora e Construtora
Vinci Partners
Principaux dossiers
- Advised GRU V Airport Empreendimentos e Participações, a Brookfield Asset Management Group SPV, on its participation in the tender process for the construction and operation of logistics warehouses in concession areas at the Guarulhos International Airport.
- Advised an affiliate of BrasilAgro – Companhia Brasileira de Propriedades Agrícolas on the acquisition of Fazenda Panamby, a rural property located in Querência, State of Mato Grosso.
- Assisted Alianza Trust Renda Imobiliária – Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário in the sale of the location for the Edifício Clariant office building in São Paulo.
TozziniFreire Advogados
Rated for its ‘agility, availability, technical knowledge’ and ‘up-to-date professionals’, TozziniFreire Advogados' real estate team is a popular choice for investors and asset managers seeking advice on multi-use developments, as well as hotel, infrastructure and student accommodation acquisitions and projects. Major corporate clients also instruct the firm on leasing and supply agreements for industrial facilities. Practice head Vladimir Miranda Abreu has a strong track record in transactions involving rural properties. Pablo Meira Queiroz frequently advises on the issuance of real estate receivables-backed securities. Julian Junqueira Rill and Gabriela Nunes stand out at the associate level for their involvement in real estate transactional matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Vladimir Miranda Abreu
Les références
‘Agility, availability, technical knowledge, market vision, up-to-date professionals, and practical language .’
‘Pablo, Julian and Gabriela are responsive, flexible, and always available; they stand out for their negotiation skills, ability to understand client needs and thinking outside the box.’
‘Tozzini’s real estate team has been assisting us in various matters with great competence, quality and speed, bringing solutions that always add to the business.’
Principaux clients
Korolea Farming
Cyrela Brazil Realty
Mitre Realty
Natura
WeWork
SBA Communications
RB Capital
Sea Group
Ford Motor Company
Sodimac
Ardagh
Share Student Living
McCain
Lazard
Imbassaí Beach
Agro Serra
TIAA-CREF
FS Agrisolutions
Sabic
Cadillac Fairview / OTTP
FEMSA/SPAL
Construtora Fonseca & Mercadante
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário – FII Vila Olímpia Corporate on the sale of all of its assets to Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário – VBI Prime Properties.
- Advised FEMSA/SPAL on the acquisition of a distribution centre previously leased by the client in Osasco/SP.
- Advised RB Capital on the sale of its 80% share of a SPV that holds a property in São José dos Pinhais/PR, leased to Volvo under a built-to-suit transaction.
VBD Advogados
VBD Advogados has a multifaceted real estate team that ‘provides an extremely high quality service’ to a variety of clients, including major retailers, corporates, and investment funds, who instruct the firm on the full range of transactional, development and contentious real estate issues. The team’s offering is backed by a strong grounding in related areas such as corporate, regulatory, environmental and tax law. Founding partner Olivar Vitale is well regarded for his litigation and transactional expertise. Rodrigo Antonio Dias has a strong focus on the tax side, while Daniele Brandão Gazel De Araújo is the name to note for finance and capital markets-related matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Olivar Lorena Vitale Junior; Rodrigo Dias; Daniele Brandão Gazel de Araújo
Les références
‘ Attention, agility, and search for business solutions.’
‘The firm provides an extremely high quality service, with easy access to its members. They are always attentive to innovations, changes and constant evolutions in the market. Daniele Gazel is recommended.’
Principaux clients
Even Construtora E Incorporadora
Alfa Group
Mpd Investimentos Imobiliários
Tegra Incorporações
Jive Investments Consultoria
Julio e Kalil Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Cyrela Brazil Realty Empreendimentos E Participações
Jacarandá Capital
Bmb Material De Construção (Obramax)
Cencosud Brasil Comercial
Carrefour (Atacadão)
Yuny Incorporadora
Aliansce Sonae + Br Malls
Gamaro Propriedades
Perplan Empreendimentos e Urbanização
Brf Brasil Foods
Construtora Tenda
Syn Prop & Tech
EBM Incorporações
Construtora Canopus São Paulo
Fulwood Investimentos e Participações
Arqos Urbanismo Consciente
Lote 5 Desenvolvimento Imobiliáro
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Alfa Group on the concession for surface usage rights to the Transamerica hotel in São Paulo city, and the related development of a major hotel resort.
- Advising Gamaro Propriedades on various real estate projects and regularisations.
- Advising Cencosud Brasil on the expansion of its store network in the country’s southeast region.
Amaral e Nicolau Advogados
Amaral e Nicolau Advogados is praised for its ‘very personalised service’ and ‘fast and very qualified team’. The lawyers support major developers, investment funds and corporates with ‘agility, proactivity and reliability’. Recently, the team has been especially active in rural and urban land acquisitions, joint venture agreements, and residential development projects. Name partner Jose Vincente Amaral and his team are ‘always available’ and praised for their ‘technical experience’. Fellow founder Julio Nicolau Filho leads on contentious matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
José Vicente Amaral Filho; Julio Nicolau Filho
Les références
‘Very personalised service, fast and very qualified team.’
‘Amaral e Nicolau Advogados has always provided services with agility, proactivity and reliability. The team has always been very helpful and flexible in adapting to the developer’s needs.’
‘Partner José Vicente Amaral Filho and his team are extremely reliable. They are always available, have technical experience and availability to assist us whenever we need it.’
Principaux clients
Tegra Incorporadora
Even Construtora
Helbor Empreendimentos
You
Nortis Incorporadora e Construtora
Tibério Construtora
Munir Abbud Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Toledo Ferrari
Grupo Lar
Trisul
Alinc – Casas Pernambucanas
Skr Incorporadora e Construtora
Braskem
Gafisa
Wds Construtora e Incorporadora
Jive Investiments
Focal Incorporadora
Principaux dossiers
- Advivising Tegra on the acquisition of a village of houses by means of extrajudicial usucaption.
- Advising Norris on a residential development.
Andrade, Foz, Hypolito e Medicis Advogados
With a strong grounding in real estate and construction law, Andrade, Foz, Hypolito e Medicis Advogados acts for a wide range of entities, including major manufacturers and automotive groups, specialised real estate investment firms and funds. Rated for its ‘in-depth knowledge of the sector and excellent problem-solving skills’, the team is experienced in residential, commercial and rural real estate issues, and regularly handles development projects, build-to-suit agreements and related corporate structures and deals. Founders Carolina Moura Foz and Fátima Regina Andrade are the main partner-level contacts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Carolina Moura Foz; Fátima Regina M.C. Andrade
Les références
‘There is an ease of access and objectivity that are intangible deliverables, but of important value to the client. I recommend.’
‘In-depth knowledge of the sector and excellent problem-solving skills. Unlike other firms, the team is made up mostly of women!’
‘Highly specialised team in real estate law matters. Fair price and fast service.’
Principaux clients
Tishman Speyer Group
Autonomy Investments
GTIS Partners
Avenues: The World School
Colégio Bandeirantes
Ericsson Group
Volkswagen Group
3M do Brasil
Brazil Senior Living
Scania
HM Engenharia E Construções
TELLUS Properties Fundo de InvestimentoImobiliário
Uniq Incorporações
Brenv Investimentos Imobiliários
Vitacon
Related Group
Agropecuária Vale do Rio Jordão
Solvi Essencis Ambiental
ASBZ Advogados
ASBZ Advogados has an active real estate team that ‘provides a quality service’ to a variety of clients, who appreciate the firm’s ‘hands-on’ approach. Showcasing extensive experience in multiple asset classes, including offices, retail, industrial and logistics sites, the versatile practice handles transactional and development work, including financing, leasehold and zoning issues. A solid performer in real estate financing, development and property management matters, Raquel De Moraes Laudanna Marinelli leads a strong team of associates, including Thiago Augusto Lopes and Isadora Silveira Santos who ‘stand out for their proactivity, technical knowledge, availability and assistance’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Raquel de Moraes Laudanna Marinelli
Les références
‘Firm provides a quality service associated with fair prices.’
‘Thiago Augusto Lopes and Isadora Silveira Santos stand out for their proactivity, technical knowledge, availability and assistance in the company’s decision-making.’
‘Constant attention, goes deep into the topics, and hands-on.’
Principaux clients
Hines do Brasil Empreendimentos
Prologis Logística
Prime Sistemas de Atendimento ao Consumidor
BTG Pactual (Real Estate Practice)
Ambev
Louis Dreyfus Group
CloudKitchens
AGI Brasil Indústria e Comércio
Companhia de Transmissão de Energia Elétrica (CTEEP)
Grupo Nós (Oxxo)
Planner Serviços Corporativos
Unacorp Realizações e Construções
Patrimônio Construções e Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Band
Hire Capital
United Airlines
STX
Turkish Airlines
Newave
Edgar Gleich
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Prologis Logística on the management of nine multi-use logistic centres in the states of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
- Advised Hines do Brasil Empreendimentos on the sale of Fashion Vale Outlet shares to Credit Suisse Bank, involving a R$100m securitisation tranche .
- Advised United Airlines on its real estate contracts in GRU Airport and Galeão Airport.
Azevedo Sette Advogados
Azevedo Sette Advogados has a ‘great reputation and credibility’ in real estate work, with active teams in São Paulo and Belo Horizonte. Singled out for its strong track record in real estate litigation, the team also advises domestic and international investors and developers on acquisitions and development projects. The practice’s experience covers many key areas, including industrial, residential and commercial properties, as well as the logistics, retail, hospitality, agribusiness and forestry sectors. Alessandra Ganz in São Paulo jointly leads the group with Belo Horizonte-based Henrique Antonelli, who is commended for his responsive approach.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alessandra Ganz; Henrique Antonelli
Les références
‘Firm with great reputation and credibility.’
‘Henrique Antonelli – prompt responses and security in the advice provided.’
Principaux clients
A&B Engenharia
Hugo Boss
Hausbau Participações E Incorporações (Grupo Hausbau)
Via Engenharia
Lógica Engenharia
Havells Sylvania Brasil Iluminação
Realiza Assessoria E Intermediação Financeira
Cienge Engenharia E Comércio
Intercement Brasil
Urba Desenvolvimento Urbano
RHI Magnesita
Mater Dei
Patrimar Engenharia
GMT Holding Farm
Gramado Parks
LOG Commercial Properties
EPIROC
PSP Investments Fund
Tishman Speyer
Veloso Coffee
Grupo Prohidro
Turksih Airlines
Tiffany
Vale
Vetorial Siderurgia
Construtora Caparaó
Dib, Almeida, Laguna e Manssur - Sociedade de Advogados
Dib, Almeida, Laguna e Manssur - Sociedade de Advogados is praised for its ‘excellent performance’ in the real estate space. The active transactional practice advised on R$1.2bn worth of land acquisitions in the 2021-2022 period, with several high-profile deals and development projects in the residential sector. The firm’s diverse client roster is comprised of investment funds, family offices, developers and construction companies. The practice is under the leadership of four practitioners: real estate litigation specialist William Adib Dib Junior; Luis Rodrigo Almeida, who brings together experience in real estate disputes and financing transactions; Thiago Laguna and Luiz Henrique Manssur.
Responsables de la pratique:
William Adib Dib Junior; Luis Rodrigo Almeida; Thiago Laguna; Luiz Henrique Manssur
Les références
‘An excellent performance in general with attention to detail and when necessary knowing how to use appropriate technologies and partnerships.’
‘The big difference is exercised by Luis Rodrigo de Almeida, with his generalised vision of the action and detailed application of specific solutions and procedures.‘
Principaux clients
Cyrela Brazil Realty Empreendimentos e Participações
Toledo Ferrari Construtora e Incorporadora
Helbor Desenvolvimento Imobiliário
Huma Desenvolvimento Imobiliário
Gafisa
Jiral Empreendimentos
Viewco Construtora
FIDC – Fundo de Investimento em Direitos Creditórios Del Monte
Epson Construtora
Prisma Capital
Benx Incorporadora
CCDI – Camarago Corrêa Desenvolvimento Imobiliário
Red4 Incorporadora
Companhia Melhoramentos
OR Realizações Imobiliárias
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Cyrela on the drafting and analysis of its contracts and public/notarial real estate deeds.
- Advising BEG Participações on a residential and office development located in the city of Indaiatuba.
- Assisting Toledo Ferrari in a joint venture with One-DI for the acquisition of 17 properties in São Paulo.
Goulart & Colepicolo Advogados
Goulart & Colepicolo Advogados is a Belo Horizonte-based firm with an active, multidisciplinary real estate team. Clients praise the firm ‘not only for the attention and availability of its partners and lawyers, but also for the diversified and technical knowledge of the matters dealt with in each project’. Residential, commercial, hospitality and mixed-use developments and acquisitions feature prominently in the firm’s workload, which is backed by a solid grounding in regulatory matters and environmental laws. João Gilberto Freire Goulart is commended for his ‘in-depth knowledge of civil law matters’ and singled out for his experience in the shopping centre segment. Cristiano Silva Colepicolo, who specialises in real estate, corporate and tax law, and Camila Henriques Garcia Rodrigues, who focuses on real estate and environmental matters, also play key roles in the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
João Gilberto Freire Goulart
Les références
‘The Goulart & Colepicolo firm has a differentiated client service; it stands out not only for the attention and availability of its partners and lawyers, but also for the diversified and technical knowledge of the matters dealt with in each project.’
‘Partner João Gilberto Goulart is one of the best lawyers we have ever worked with. The lawyer has in-depth knowledge of civil law matters, in particular commercial and real estate, and has an excellent approach in reconciling interested parties. He is a true business partner, but always very attentive to details in order to guarantee the security of the legal business and the best interests of his client.’
The team is close to the client and available. They are collaborative and proactive.’
Principaux clients
R31 Investimentos
Multiplan Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Ceva Saúde Animal
Chlorum Solutions Brasil
Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário Quintas – FII Quintas
Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário Vereda – FII
MGPX Empreendimentos e Participações
Perfil7 Imobiliária e Participações
SPE Parauapebas Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Bahia Mall Empreendimentos
Domingos Costa Indústrias Alimentícias
Inter Participações Empreendimentos
FIDO Administradora de Negócios e Participações
Casper – Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário
Casa de Saúde Santa Maria
REAG Asset Management
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Multiplan Empreendimentos Imobiliários on the acquisition of 24.95% of Shopping Diamond Mall.
- Assisting R31 Investimentos in the development of a real estate project, Shopping Sinop.
- Assisted Chlorum Solutions Brasil in the installation of chemical plants in the states of Santa Catarina, Bahia, Maranhão, Goiás and Rio Grande do Sul for the production of chlorine gas, caustic soda, hypochlorite acid and hydrochloric acids.
i2a Advogados
i2a Advogados has made a strong impression on the market in a relatively short period of time. The firm has an excellent track record in real estate finance and related securitisations, but its expertise also extends to sales, acquisitions and development projects. Major real estate funds, investors and corporates regularly turn to the practice for advice on transactions and projects involving logistics, shopping centres, office buildings, hospitals and rural land. Luis Peyser, who has a strong following in the investment funds space, jointly heads up the team with Ronaldo Ishikawa, who focuses on real estate-related capital markets transactions, and Vanessa Oliveira, a name to note for acquisitions, exchanges, leasing agreements and construction contracts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Luis Peyser; Ronaldo Ishikawa; Vanessa Oliveira
Les références
‘The attention, courtesy and knowledge of the team makes it stand out.’
Principaux clients
XP Investment Banking
Vinci Partners
Pátria Investimentos
QuintoAndar
Vórtx DTVM
Copa Investimentos
Tellus Investimentos
GSA Investimentos de Patrimônio
Alianza Gestão de Recursos
LP Administradora de Bens
NorthWest HealthCare
Kinea
Barzel Properties
Nomah
Group 1 Automotive
Mauá Capital
Sower Partners
BR Partners
Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário Guardian Logística
Jera Capital
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Vinci Partners on the R$522m acquisition of Globo’s headquarters in São Paulo.
- Advised HSI Malls FII fund, managed by HSI, on the financing and acquisition of Rec 2017 Empreendimentos e Participações.
- Advised Guardian Gestora on the acquisition of six properties owned by Grupo Mateus, a major supermarket chain in the North and Northeast regions of Brazil.
Madrona Fialho Advogados
Combining the forces of Madrona Advogados and Fialho Salles, which merged in early 2023, Madrona Fialho Advogados is noted for its ‘multidisciplinary approach’ and provides clients with a ‘fast and personalised service’. The team routinely assists real estate developers and investment funds with land acquisitions for residential, commercial and retail projects. Build-to-suit deals, sale and leasebacks and corporate joint ventures are core areas of activity for the firm, which is led by the ‘dynamic, creative, intelligent and helpful’ Eduardo Tristão. Tristão is especially well regarded for his ‘in-depth knowledge of the real estate market' and focuses on real estate transactions, including the purchase and sale of urban and rural properties.
Responsables de la pratique:
Eduardo Tristão
Les références
‘We used the firm on several occasions to structure credit and financing transactions for the real estate market. The great difference is the seniority, speed and objectivity of the team and its ability to finding solutions for innovative investment structures.’
‘Eduardo Tristão is always accessible to assist us and always meets the promised deadlines’
‘The firm has a multidisciplinary approach and is able to serve the client under any legal aspect. The team is distinguished by the quality of service, a specialised team, close to the customer with fast and personalised service’
Principaux clients
RBR Asset Management
GLP Properties
Rio Bravo Investimentos
BTG Pactual
FL2 Partners Consultoria
BENX Incorporadora
Mogno Capital Investimentos
Goodstorage
V.tal Rede Neutra de Telecomunicações
Zavit Capital
Brookfield Asset Management
Urbem
UV Gestora de Ativos Financeiros
Principaux dossiers
- Advised V.tal Rede Neutra de Telecomunicações on the purchase of a commercial building located in Porto Alegre.
- Advised UV Gestora de Ativos Financeiros on the purchase of 100% of the stocks held by BTS IV Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestrategia and UV RE I Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestrategia in Owens 19 Empreendimentos Imobiliários, which owns a property in Camaçari.
- Advised RBR Asset Management on a corporate joint venture with Cyrela Brazil Realty Empreendimentos e Participações for a real estate development in São Paulo.
Siqueira Castro – Advogados
Siqueira Castro – Advogados is commended for the ‘efficiency and availability’ of its lawyers, who have a strong grounding in the Brazilian real estate market. The practice is especially skilled in contentious matters, handling a breadth of administrative and civil disputes on behalf of developers and investors. This ties in with its expertise in related regulatory areas, including environmental and zoning law. The transactional side also remains busy with several significant acquisitions and developments in the retail, residential, agribusiness and office spaces. Ana Luiza Taques oversees the department alongside Carlos Fernando Siqueira Castro. Disputes partner Daniela Soares Domingues is also engaged in real estate-related matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ana Luiza Taques; Carlos Fernando Siqueira Castro
Les références
‘I really like the efficiency with which the firm handles my affairs; the availability of the partners is another important differentiator as well.’
‘Efficiency and availability.’
Principaux clients
Almaviva do Brasil Telemarketing e Informática
Enaxx Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Iguatemi Empresa de Shopping Centers e Icatu Holding
Banco Opportunity
CONCAL – Construtora Conde Caldas
Lwart Lubrificantes
Enel Distribuição São Paulo
OR Realizações Imobiliárias
BANIF – Banco Internacional do Funchal (Brasil)
Radar Propriedades Agrícolas
Bartira Agropecuária
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Iguatemi Empresa de Shopping Centers and Icatu Holding in a lawsuit that requires the repurchase by the defendants of the land where the Shopping Center Iguatemi Rio is located.
- Representing Bartira Agropecuária in an action to review the terms of a real estate purchase agreement, in which the buyer failed to fulfil its contractual obligations.
- Assisting Concal Construtora Conde Caldas in a civil action filed by the Public Attorneys’s Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro.
Souto Correa Advogados
Souto Correa Advogados fields an ‘extremely competent team of lawyers’, who are praised for their ‘technical knowledge’, and ‘collaborative’ and ‘proactive’ approach. The multifaceted practice handles all areas of contentious and non-contentious real estate law, but showcases particular strength in urban and rural acquisitions and developments. On the construction front, the group, which is skilled in all asset classes (including residential, commercial and logistics), has been increasingly busy in more niche areas such as football stadium developments. Porto Alegre-based Fabio Machado Baldissera is ‘an incredible professional’ who is trusted by both domestic and international companies engaged in complex real estate transactions; he heads up the department with Gilberto Deon Corrêa Júnior and Mauricio Paschoal. Clients also rate litigation partner Diogo Fries and associate Felipe Tremarin, who is experienced in real estate development and land division matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Fábio Machado Baldissera; Gilberto Deon Corrêa Junior; Mauricio Paschoal
Les références
‘Souto Correa has an extremely competent team of lawyers. The real estate team is very good, participatory and collaborative. They are proactive in showing directions and recommending courses of action.’
‘Diogo Fries and Felipe Tremarin stand out.’
‘Souto Correa has a highly qualified team, which stands out for its technical knowledge, availability.’
Principaux clients
GLP Participações
LOG Commercial Properties e Participações
GDPAR – Geração Distribuída Participações
Enel
Rincão Energia
Cury Construtora e Incorporadora
MRV Engenharia e Participações
Banco Votorantim
BTG Pactual Serviços Financeiros and BTRA – Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário BTG Pactual Terras Agrícolas
EBTE – Empresa Brasileira de Transmissão de Energia
DASA – Diagnóstico das Américas
Cereais Célia LTDA
Dell Computadores do Brasil
Laghetto Hoteis
Medabil Soluções Construtivas
Knauf-Isopor
Grupo RBS
Lojas Colombo
Rio Energy
Oncoclinicas do Brasil Servicos Médicos
Joal Teitelbaum Escritório de Engenharia
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Log Commercial Properties on the sale and divestment of two logistics assets to a real estate fund managed by Credit Suisse.
- Assisted BTG Pactual in the acquisition of some rural estate areas located in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul.
- Advised GDPAR – Geração Distribuída Participações and its subsidiary companies focused on renewable energy on the implementation of more than 60 solar energy plants.