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Cuatrecasas

Real Estate

Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal


Cuatrecasas

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About

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Offering a specialized and multidisciplinary approach to all types of real estate transactions and town planning projects.

We advise companies, funds, institutions and private clients with interests in real estate Our practice covers all areas of the real estate industry, including all contractual and corporate aspects, urban development, environmental, construction, tax, finance and litigation matters. We have a large team of lawyers specializing in the real estate sector based in several of the firm’s offices, enabling us to know the different local regulations and practices in detail and allows us to offer institutional real estate investors a single source of advice for their most complex and multi-jurisdictional real estate matters.

We have advised our clients, including leading sector companies, developers, national and international investors and funds, on some of the most important real estate transactions in recent years.

We assist our clients during all stages of real estate and urban development (planning, land use, and obtaining permits and licenses for building and implementing activities) and represent them in litigation and regulatory matters.

We have one of the largest market shares in advising on real estate portfolio transactions, including some of the most significant and largest transactions, advising both international investment funds and financial institutions.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Portugal

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Cuatrecasas has a solid reputation for advising on both cross-border and domestic real estate transactions. The team has a strong focus on real estate acquisitions, portfolio sales and development and redevelopment projects. Additionally, the law firm maintains expertise in due diligence, lease agreements and joint venture agreements. Cuatrecasas acts for a strong roster of prominent clients, ranging from entities in banking and financial services to companies in the tourism sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Cuatrecasas advised Nhood on the sale by Ceetrus of 50% of the Alegro Sintra Shopping Center. The transaction was valued at EUR180 million.

Strengths

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  • Cuatrecasas is distinguished for its knowledge, experience, practical approach and availability.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Cuatrecasas offers critical thinking and transversal knowledge of the real estate business.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Cuatrecasas has deep knowledge of the market and a strong reputation.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Cuatrecasas is distinguished for its competence, knowledge, dedication and friendliness.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Cuatrecasas is incredibly well-prepared and has in-depth knowledge.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Nuno Sá Carvalho
    Band 1Nuno Sá Carvalho

    Nuno Sá Carvalho

    Nuno Sá Carvalho continues to stand out for his activity on complex real estate acquisitions of office buildings and retail units, as well as project redevelopments and residential projects. He advises an enviable and diverse client list of banks and retailers.
    • Nuno Sá Carvalho demonstrates extensive knowledge of the field.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Nuno Sá Carvalho is a very experienced and knowledgeable lawyer.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Nuno Sá Carvalho is proactive in thinking about the deal and business, always advising in the best interest of his client, with a strategic mindset.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Band 2Sara Quaresma
    Band 2Sara Quaresma

    Sara Quaresma

    Sara Quaresma is well versed in a variety of real estate transactional mandates, advising on asset purchases and divestments, as well as development-related deals. She often advises domestic banks and asset managers.

    • Sara Quaresma is an excellent lawyer who is practically part of our company. I highly recommend her.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Sara Quaresma stands out for her level of detail, the skill with which she prepares each document and the variety of areas she has experience in and applies to her practice on a daily basis.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • She takes a practical approach to complex issues.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Band 4Sofia Gomes da Costa
    Band 4Sofia Gomes da Costa

    Sofia Gomes da Costa

    Sofia Gomes da Costa is an established lawyer with a robust record of assisting prominent domestic and international clients with real estate transactions and finance.

    • Sofia Gomes da Costa is very pragmatic, always inspiring a lot of confidence in clients, and very solution-oriented.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Sofia Gomes da Costa is absolutely fantastic. She is direct but understanding, and focused on solving problems.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Sofia Gomes da Costa is an excellent professional.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • She is available and tries to make things easier and doesn't complicate things, which is a strength. She is very pragmatic and doesn't waste time with things that are not important.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Associates to watchGonçalo Nogueira
    Associates to watchGonçalo Nogueira

    Gonçalo Nogueira

    Gonçalo Nogueira assists with real estate portfolio sales, leaseback transactions for the retail sector, and development projects within the tourism industry.

    • Gonçalo has an incredible work capacity and is a great help in complex issues, always with a practical approach to the topics, aiming for the most appropriate solution.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Gonçalo Nogueira is an excellent professional who is dynamic and provides practical solutions. He has extensive knowledge of the real estate sector.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

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