Department profile
PLMJ

Real Estate

Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal


PLMJ

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About

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PLMJ's Real Estate and Tourism team comprises over 20 lawyers with extensive experience in real estate and corporate real estate matters.

Over the years, we have advised on some of the most significant real estate transactions in Portugal, assisting clients with a wide range of real estate matters. These include sale and purchase transactions, leasing and other forms of property management, sale and leaseback, forward funding and forward purchase, construction contracts, turnkey contracts and asset management contracts.

Our team represents the market's leading investors and developers in the sale, acquisition, marketing, operation, management, development and regeneration of all types of property. Examples include office buildings, tourist and residential developments and logistics parks.

In the tourism sector, we have acted for some of the most important investors and other operators, both Portuguese and foreign. We deal with projects from their inception, through the real estate structuring of the tourism project, the preparation and negotiation of hotel management contracts and tourism operation contracts, to the marketing of accommodation units, among others. Our experience also includes assisting clients in obtaining the necessary licences to establish and operate leading tourism developments.

PLMJ brings its extensive experience in real estate law to every project, and we always establish a close relationship with our clients in a spirit of true partnership.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Portugal

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

PLMJ houses an established practice group that is experienced across all aspects of real estate. The law firm is able to draw upon international resources to advise large international firms aiming to invest in the Portuguese market. The team advises clients on complex real estate matters, with recent work including advice on the sale of shopping centres and hotels. The firm assists high profile clients from its offices across Lisbon, Porto and Faro.

Work Highlights

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  • PLMJ advised Quinta do Lago on the EUR150 million acquisition of Conrad Algarve Hotel.

Strengths

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  • PLMJ has an excellent commercial attitude and problem-solving abilities.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • PLMJ is extremely solution-driven, always available, fast-moving and has market leading experts in real estate.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • PLMJ constantly demonstrates solid technical expertise in assessing real estate's intrinsic risks and is very responsive to provide support, with attention to detail and total commitment.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • PLMJ possesses an unparalleled ability to delve into the details of the most complex issues with an intrinsically problem-solving approach.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • I really appreciate the depth of PLMJ's team and how each attorney plays a specific part in the transaction. They cover all the bases.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Francisco Lino Dias
    Band 2Francisco Lino Dias

    Francisco Lino Dias

    Francisco Lino Dias regularly assists with the acquisition and sale of real estate assets and development plans, as well as land acquisitions. He often advises real estate investors and asset managers.
    • Francisco Lino Dias is highly intelligent, quick to grasp complex and delicate situations, has excellent legal training, anticipates problems and is creative in finding solutions.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Francisco Lino Dias stands out for his reliability and clear understanding of the commercial context in which we operate. He consistently delivers high quality work and is a trusted point of contact.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Band 2Ricardo Reigada Pereira
    Band 2Ricardo Reigada Pereira

    Ricardo Reigada Pereira

    Ricardo Reigada Pereira is best known for handling real estate acquisitions, residential development projects and issues regarding rental agreements.

    • Ricardo Reigada Pereira is a fabulous and very focused lawyer.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Ricardo Reigada Pereira is always on the side of the solution.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Ricardo Reigada Pereira is very strong in all areas. He is strong commercially and has a high level of sophistication.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

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