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pbbr - Sociedade de Advogados, RL

Real Estate

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pbbr - Sociedade de Advogados, RL

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pbbr has a vast experience in advising real estate developers, international and Portuguese investors, financial institutions and constructors regarding real estate and urban planning in relation to office buildings, shopping centres, retail parks, residential, logistics, hotels and other tourist developments, notably: 

  • Structuring and implementation of commercial, offices and services, residential and tourism related property investment projects, from the acquisition of the assets or proprietor companies, due diligences, urban planning and licensing issues, other applications, financing, project development and construction, commercialisation and sale, notably to institutional investors.
  • Creation of property investment structures via companies, real estate investment funds and real estate companies, negotiation of partnerships and joint ventures, mergers and acquisition and due diligence in respect of land, buildings and companies.
  • Definition of asset management models and operation of property projects.
  • Drafting and negotiation of all types of real estate contracts, i.e. purchase and sale, sale and leaseback options.
  • Construction contracts, services contracts, project management, architecture, engineering and supervision; turnkey operations and related contracts.
  • Contracts for the use of property, leasing, assignment of use, usufruct.
  • Property finance operations and the granting of the corresponding security.
  • Urban planning, licensing and environmental issues.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Portugal

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

pbbr - Sociedade de Advogados houses a well-regarded real estate department that provides a range of services to developers and investors, including advice on joint ventures and the management of asset portfolios. The law firm also provides support on development projects involving office buildings, residential property and tourism resorts.

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Work Highlights

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  • pbbr advised Serris REIM on the EUR16.5 million acquisition of nine autonomous units for warehouse services in Parque Tejo.

Strengths

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  • pbbr offers a close relationship with its clients, a strong industry knowledge and a commercial approach.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • pbbr has a great team with high experience and expertise, adept at resolving issues.

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  • pbbr's differentiating factors are its proximity to the client and sophistication. It offers a practical, result-oriented approach, supported by robust technical expertise.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • pbbr is very knowledgeable within the practice area. It has a very strong team that is also very accessible, which is very important. It always goes beyond our needs.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • pbbr has excellent lawyers, who are very responsive and available to respond to follow-ups or adjust responses whenever the client's strategy needs to be adjusted.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Pedro Pinto
    Pedro Pinto

    Pedro Pinto

    Pedro Pinto provides expert advice on real estate investments and divestments, as well as joint venture agreements. He regularly advises international clients on transactions in the Portuguese market.

    • Pedro Pinto is an excellent lawyer.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Pedro Pinto has a lot of experience, strong knowledge of the real estate industry and commercial approach.

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  • Felipe Ferreira
    Felipe Ferreira

    Felipe Ferreira

    Felipe Ferreira of Vasconcelos Advogados assists with a variety of transactional work, including sales and disposals of real estate assets.

    • Felipe Ferreira is always ready to assist with any questions raised, with technical support, in a timely manner and with the expected results.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Felipe Ferreira is experienced, objective, studious, always up to date and available.

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    • Felipe Ferreira is always available and provides clear, concise and commercial advice. We can't recommend him enough.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Felipe Ferreira is my safe haven. He understands exactly what I need and helps me navigate situations.

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    • He is a superb and clear-thinking all-rounder.

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