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Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown

Real Estate

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Provided by Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown

Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown provides a wide range of real estate assistance to companies, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and investors. We draft and negotiate contracts covering, among other things: the financing and development of real estate ventures, built-to-suit and sale & leaseback transactions; the construction, purchase and sale of properties; and the creation of warranties, exchanges, non-residential leases (including shopping malls) and EPC (Engineering Procurement & Construction), tax planning of operations related to real estate, joint ventures and corporate transactions involving real estate assets.

Our lawyers advise financial institutions, investors and companies on the financing of real estate ventures, by means of issuance of Debentures, Promissory Notes Certificates of Real Estate Receivables (CRI), Mortgage Bonds (CCI), Bank Credit Bills (CCB), and the acquisition of real estate assets.

We also render advisory services regarding the constitution, operation and public distribution of quotas of Real Estate Investment Funds (FII), Private Equity Investment Funds (FIP) or “Fundos de Investimento em Direitos Creditórios” (FIDC), and of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV). In the international investment area, Tauil & Chequer lawyers have advised the entry of REIT (Real Estate Investment Trusts) and private equity funds in Brazil from the investment decision to the execution of the deals.

Clients (5)

  • Tishman Speyer Properties
  • GIC
  • BNDES
  • CPP Investments
  • Brookfield Participações

Industries (9)

  • Real Estate Development
  • Offices
  • Logistics
  • Data Centers
  • Shopping Centers
  • Hospitality and Leisure
  • Residential
  • Agribusiness
  • Timber

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Brazil

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown is a practice group with sought-after knowledge of real estate matters. The law firm routinely assists clients with the acquisition of properties and real estate finance matters, including the issuance of securities and receivables certificates. It also advises significant multinational real estate developers on the negotiation of high-value build-to-suit and lease agreements, designing corporate structures and performing due diligence on assets.

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Work Highlights

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  • Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown assisted BGR in structuring the formation of a fund for the acquisition of an undivided interest of 13.6% of the Birmann 32 Complex, composed by a corporate tower and a theatre (the iconic “Prédio da Baleia”) located in Av. Faria Lima, city and state of São Paulo.

Strengths

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  • Tauil & Chequer’s team stands out for its strong command of complex structures and regulations, providing solutions and ensuring excellent coordination between Brazilian and international counsel.

    Real Estate respondentBrazil

  • Tauli & Chequer showed a deep commitment to understanding the complexities of our case. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution, they presented legal strategies tailored to our needs.

    Real Estate respondentBrazil

  • They provided solid knowledge, responsiveness, negotiation skills and proactivity in suggesting solutions and alternatives.

    Real Estate respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Ludmila Arruda Braga
    Ludmila Arruda Braga

    Ludmila Arruda Braga

    Ludmila Arruda Braga is an active real estate practitioner who is frequently sought after by important clients to assist them with structuring and implementing divestment plans and other real estate investment deals.

    • Ludmila does an excellent job finding alternatives, always offering highly technical solutions that are closely aligned with the business.

      Real Estate respondentBrazil

    • Ludmila is highly knowledgeable, pragmatic and always accessible. She demonstrates strong leadership in negotiations and provides clear, solutions-oriented advice.

      Real Estate respondentBrazil
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