Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
Ranked Individual
Provided by Freitas Ferraz Advogados
Freitas Ferraz has extensive expertise in structuring real estate transactions and developments, with a strong focus on the acquisition and regularisation of urban and rural properties for residential, commercial, hotel, and other projects. The team advises on a wide range of contracts, including purchase and sale, exchange, restitution, lease, built-to-suit, sale-and-leaseback, mortgage, and fiduciary sale agreements. It also conducts thorough due diligence on properties and their ownership history.
The firm supports clients in legalising and regularising land before federal, state, and municipal authorities, handling deeds and notarial registrations. The team also has expertise in georeferencing, rural environmental registration (CAR), and the rectification or mischaracterisation of rural areas through administrative, governmental, or judicial processes.
Our professionals assist with the legal structuring of projects such as subdivisions, shopping centers, hotels, residential and commercial parks, and country or sports clubs. The team also advises on creating real estate guarantees for financial transactions and on reviewing property documentation for real estate funds, debenture issuances, IPOs, and securitisations. Support for property acquisitions by foreign individuals or entities is another highlight.
Provided by Chambers
Freitas Ferraz Advogados is a real estate law firm noted for its market presence in Minas Gerais. It has a forte in development-aimed property acquisition and regularisation, especially for mining companies and real estate developers, but it is also regularly seen brokering BTS lease agreements.
Provided by Chambers
There has not been a single request where the team at Freitas Ferraz Advogados has not provided a well-founded response based on its extensive knowledge of the issues.
The quality of Freitas Ferraz Advogados' work is excellent.
Freitas Ferraz Advogados is always thorough in its analyses.
All the lawyers at Freitas Ferraz demonstrate mastery of the matters as well as organisation and efficiency in handling cases.
Provided by Chambers
Thiago Riccio is a Minas Gerais-based lawyer whose service garners consistent praise from clients. His adept handling of BTS lease agreements and assistance with project developments make him routinely retained by mining companies and real estate developers.
Combining intelligence, efficiency and effectiveness, Thiago Riccio inspires confidence and trust in his clients.
Thiago Riccio was always very available, bringing critical perspectives and solutions. He has the ability to propose alternative approaches and possesses a strong understanding of clients' needs.
Thiago Riccio is always very thorough in his analyses. He is also kind, extremely diligent and quick in providing answers.
Head of Real Estate: Minas Gerais
Provided by Freitas Ferraz Advogados
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