LAWYER PROFILE

João Torroaes Valente

Europe 2026

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate

Portugal

19 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Real Estate, Planning, Corporate and Commercial.

Career

João Torroaes Valente joined the firm in 2018, as a partner. He coordinates the corporate real estate & tourism department.

João is a corporate real estate, tourism and investment fund specialist. He advises national and foreign investors on corporate real estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions and its due diligences, including the development and sale and purchase of shopping centres, offices, logistic, residential and tourism projects.

João also advises on restructuring operations of real estate and tourism group, including the acquisition of mortgage backed loans thereto related.

He has been involved during the past decade in some of the most relevant corporate real estate transactions in the Portuguese market.

João is a lecturer at the Católica Lisbon School of Law, the University of Lisbon School of Law and at the Porto Business School and a regular speaker in seminars and conferences on corporate real estate and investment funds.

Professional Memberships

Portuguese Bar Association, Urban Land Institute - European Resort Development Council, AD Urbem.

Publications

João has authored several articles on real estate and investment funds.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Real Estate - Portugal

Band 1

Individual Editorial

João Torroaes Valente is well versed in a range of real estate transactions, including portfolio acquisitions, divestments and joint ventures. He frequently represents both international real estate companies and banks.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

João Torroaes Valente is a very experienced lawyer, with great market knowledge.
Real EstateChambers European Guide
João Torroaes Valente is very commercial, understands the client's needs well and has the ability to focus on the relevant aspects of the deal.
Real EstateChambers European Guide
João Torroaes Valente is one of the best in his area of practice.
Real EstateChambers European Guide
João Torroaes Valente is an excellent professional, with excellent commercial vision.
Real EstateChambers European Guide
João Torroaes Valente's level of technical knowledge, responsiveness and market knowledge make him a crucial person for our work in Portugal.
Real EstateChambers European Guide