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With in-depth technical knowledge and expertise in real estate law, we provide cutting-edge legal solutions in different real estate advisory and litigation matters comprising the acquisition, lease and ownership of rural properties, shopping malls, hotels, tourism facilities as well as guaranties, construction, development, and finance transactions.
Our sophisticated and result-oriented approach, coupled with our extensive expertise in serving prominent domestic and foreign investors, gives us an unrivaled edge in helping clients close transactions quickly and effectively.
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Pinheiro Neto combines strong real estate expertise with civil litigation, environmental and construction capabilities, offering practical, risk‑focused strategies in court, arbitration and pre‑litigation. With deep experience in multiple asset classes and across the full real estate life-cycle, the law firm is trusted to protect clients’ key assets and deliver business-oriented outcomes.
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Pinheiro Neto represented Cooxupé, a leading global coffee growers’ cooperative, in a critical real estate dispute involving one of its key production plants.
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Strong on the legal side and great in negotiations, Pinheiro Neto also has a very efficient setup for filings and close monitoring of all procedural developments.
Their filings are exceptionally well crafted. Pinheiro Neto is sharp on strategy and understands when an issue goes beyond the courtroom.
Pinheiro Neto provides top‑quality work and offers essential input for guiding our cases. We’re very pleased with the firm’s technical strength and expertise.
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Luis Celso Cecilio Leite Ribeiro is highly respected in the sector for his longstanding career in both real estate and environmental disputes. He leads the firm's real estate litigation practice and receives endorsement from clients for his technical expertise in handling sophisticated disputes.
Luis Celso is always available. With his technical expertise, we've managed to keep our case moving forward with a clear, defined path to reach the end. He is always striving to meet our expectations to the fullest.
Luis Celso is a partner who has served us on a variety of issues, including environmental and real estate, and has helped deliver positive results for the company. He is friendly, polite, and shares his knowledge in a didactic and objective manner.
Real Estate: Litigation
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Luis Celso Cecilio Leite Ribeiro
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