Ranking tables
Real Estate | Brazil: Transactional
Brazil
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Bicalho Navarro Advogados 29 Years Ranked
- Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper 16 Years Ranked
- Machado Meyer 15 Years Ranked
- Mattos Filho 11 Years Ranked
- Stocche Forbes Advogados 11 Years Ranked
- Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown 12 Years Ranked
- Veirano Advogados 15 Years Ranked
Band 3
- BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão 16 Years Ranked
- Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados 11 Years Ranked
- Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados 12 Years Ranked
- KLA Advogados 15 Years Ranked
- Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados 14 Years Ranked
- PMK Advogados 5 Years Ranked
- VBD Advogados 8 Years Ranked
Band 4
Band 5
- CGM Advogados 3 Years Ranked
- Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados 1 Years Ranked
- Rayes & Fagundes Advogados Associados 1 Years Ranked
- S2GDC Advogados 2 Years Ranked
- Silveiro Advogados 3 Years Ranked
- Souto Correa Advogados 3 Years Ranked
- Vieira Rezende 6 Years Ranked
- Cascione Advogados
- Eichenberg Lobato Abreu & Advogados Associados
- Gustavo Padilha Advogados
- Negrão, Ferrari & Associados
- Romani Advogados
- Viseu Advogados
Senior Statespeople
- Bernardo Buarque Schiller Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper16 Years Ranked
- Pedro Cortez KLA Advogados15 Years Ranked
- Flávio Gonzaga Bellegarde NunesFlávio Gonzaga Advogados
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- Andréa Caliento Lefosse Advogados5 Years Ranked
- Cristiana Moreira BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão14 Years Ranked
- Eduardo Tristão Madrona Fialho Advogados9 Years Ranked
- Erica Fernandes Campos Verissimo Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados14 Years Ranked
- Estela Maria Lemos Monteiro Soares de Camargo Clube de Campo de São Paulo12 Years Ranked
- Franco Musetti Grotti Pinheiro Neto Advogados11 Years Ranked
- Guilherme Terra Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados8 Years Ranked
- Ivandro Ristum Trevelim Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper10 Years Ranked
- José Vicente Amaral Filho Amaral e Nicolau Advogados15 Years Ranked
- Marcos Lopes Prado Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados11 Years Ranked
- Rodrigo de Castro Veirano Advogados12 Years Ranked
- Rossana Fernandes Duarte Mattos Filho15 Years Ranked
- José Ricardo LiraLobo & Lira
- Ricardo NegrãoNegrão, Ferrari & Associados
Band 4
- Carolina Galvão CGM Advogados15 Years Ranked
- Fabio Baldissera Souto Correa Advogados3 Years Ranked
- Fernanda Rosa Lobo de Rizzo Advogados12 Years Ranked
- Ivana Bomfim Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados11 Years Ranked
- Marc Stalder Demarest Advogados6 Years Ranked
- Pablo Meira Queiroz TozziniFreire Advogados3 Years Ranked
- Raphael Moreira Espírito Santo Veirano Advogados12 Years Ranked
- Rodrigo Varini Mutti Silveiro Advogados3 Years Ranked
- Thalita Duarte Henriques Pinto Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados8 Years Ranked
- Thomaz Henrique Monteiro Whately HRSA | Sociedade de Advogados12 Years Ranked
- Gustavo Pinheiro Guimarães PadilhaGustavo Padilha Advogados
- Lúcia FriasCaselli Guimarães Advogados
- Tania PantanoPantano Advogados
Band 5
- Alexandre Tadeu Navarro Bicalho Navarro Advogados12 Years Ranked
- Daniel Gomes S2GDC Advogados5 Years Ranked
- Daniele Brandão Gazel de Araújo VBD Advogados2 Years Ranked
- Fabiana Fonseca Tribuci Advogados1 Years Ranked
- Georges Martens Martens & Dornaus Advogados2 Years Ranked
- Lúcia Aragão Vieira Rezende1 Years Ranked
- Ludmila Arruda Braga Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown2 Years Ranked
- Mariana Spoto Cobra Mattos Filho5 Years Ranked
- Pedro Bicudo Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados1 Years Ranked
- Pedro Ricardo e Serpa S2GDC Advogados2 Years Ranked
- Renato José Mirisola Rodrigues Bicalho Navarro Advogados1 Years Ranked
- Vladimir Miranda Abreu TozziniFreire Advogados14 Years Ranked
- Ana Carolina CavalcanteC2A Advogados
- Lucas EichenbergEichenberg Lobato Abreu & Advogados Associados
- Luciano MollicaMollica Advogados
- Theo Keiserman de AbreuEichenberg Lobato Abreu & Advogados Associados
Up and Coming
- Bruno Costa Machado Meyer2 Years Ranked
- Fábio Rocha Pinto e Silva Pinheiro Neto Advogados2 Years Ranked
- Livia Maria Siviero Bittencourt Huh Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados6 Years Ranked
- Rafael Jordão Bussière Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper3 Years Ranked
- Tomaz Matheus KLA Advogados3 Years Ranked
- Vilmar Carreiro Filho Stocche Forbes Advogados1 Years Ranked
Associates to watch
- Bruno Aronne Veirano Advogados3 Years Ranked
- Carla Fernandes KLA Advogados3 Years Ranked
- Flávia Vidigal Demarest Advogados2 Years Ranked
- Gustavo Santos Freitas Pinheiro Neto Advogados5 Years Ranked
- Martina Zajakoff Machado Meyer11 Years Ranked
- Nicolas Aires de Paiva Silveiro Advogados3 Years Ranked
- Vinicius Martins Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados3 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedDuarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados is a pre-eminent department in high demand among major domestic and international players from the financial services and logistics sectors. The firm maintains an excellent reputation for its skilful handling of the development of sophisticated corporate and finance structures for real estate transactions, including issuance of receivables certificates, IPOs and the sale and acquisition of rural and urban properties. The team also furnishes clients with first-class advice on real estate asset due diligence and both build-to-suit and lease agreements.1 Pinheiro Neto AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedPinheiro Neto Advogados maintains an outstanding multidisciplinary department that carves out a strong reputation in the real estate market. The firm is home to a deep bench of talented practitioners excelling in the negotiation and structuring of high-value financing deals, issuance of real estate credit-backed securities, build-to-suit, lease agreements, and negotiation of acquisition and sale of assets. This team is also highly sought after by key players from the technology, financial services and energy sectors for its outstanding track record advising on sophisticated acquisitions involving both urban and rural assets. Coelho da Fonseca and Nutrien are new client wins.
Band 2
2 Bicalho Navarro AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 2 | 29 Years RankedBicalho Adv. is in possession of a respected practice in the real estate arena. The team offers exceptional expertise in the negotiation of complex contractual matters, including the purchase and sale of assets, build-to-suit and lease agreements. The team caters to a good client portfolio that encompasses both domestic and international players from the financial services, technology and construction sectors. Further skills found in the firm are assisting companies with the structuring of condominium by-laws, registrations and land division mandates.2 Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA PiperReal Estate2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedCampos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper is an acclaimed department with considerable experience representing both domestic and multinational companies in a broad range of real estate matters. The firm boasts an impressive track record assisting clients with the development of office spaces, shopping centres and hospitality properties. It additionally benefits from marked expertise in the structuring of complex lease agreements and sector-related debt refinancing mandates and has a valuable international network. Gafisa is a new client win.2 Machado MeyerReal Estate2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedMachado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice is a well-regarded multidisciplinary law firm with an impressive track record in the real estate arena. The team is routinely retained by significant domestic and foreign real estate developers, as well as clients from the banking and energy sectors, to assist with sale and purchase of both rural and urban properties. It is additionally sought out by clients to handle lease agreements and sector-related registration and debt restructuring mandates. Banco Votorantim and Brookfield are new clients.2 Mattos FilhoReal Estate2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedMattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados is a full-service law firm adept at assisting clients with a wide range of real estate matters. The team is frequently instructed by real estate developers and asset management funds to advise on the acquisition of major commercial properties, such as office spaces and shopping centres. It is also skilled at negotiating sale and leaseback agreements. JJGC and Muffato are new clients.2 Stocche Forbes AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedStocche Forbes Advogados is a distinguished full-service group with a proven track record advising on complex real estate matters. The team boasts an impressive client roster of local and international investment funds, construction companies and energy corporations. The firm benefits from long-standing experience assisting with the sale and acquisition of industrial, commercial and residential properties. It also offers additional expertise in registration issues and swap, lease and build-to-suit agreements.2 Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer BrownReal Estate2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedTauil & 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 of assets. BNDES and Gafisa are two new clients.2 Veirano AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedVeirano Advogados is a renowned full-service firm highly sought after for its experience representing clients in the sale and acquisition of real estate assets and the development of high-value commercial projects. The firm is additionally capable of handling important due diligence and registration issues, as well as sector-related disputes and financing mandates. It further caters to a discerning client roster of real estate developers, as well as logistics and food and beverage companies.
Band 3
3 BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, AragãoReal Estate2023 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedBMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão is a deeply respected team with in-depth real estate expertise. This law firm is experienced in representing companies in the sale and acquisition of shopping centres as well as residential properties and real estate funds. It is additionally sought after to assist with build-to-suit contracts and sector-related contentious mandates. The team offers advice to an important client portfolio that comprises significant real estate developers and players from the financial services sector. Core Real Estate is a new client.3 Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedCescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados has a department with a solid track record representing companies in acquisitions and the planning of real estate projects. The team is knowledgeable of corporate structuring matters and the negotiation of sale and leaseback and build-to-suit agreements. It further caters to an impressive client roster of well-known national real estate developers. Additions to its client roster includes Raízen and Parque Torino Imóveis.3 Huck, Otranto, Camargo AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedHuck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados is a widely celebrated law firm frequently retained by significant domestic companies to advise on a broad range of real estate matters. The team regularly handles lease agreements and complex transactions involving the negotiation of sales and purchase of rural and urban properties. It is also highly experienced assisting with contractual issues such as build-to-suit and swap agreements, performing due diligence of assets and licensing mandates.3 KLA AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedKLA Advogados has a real estate department offering expertise in sector-related licensing, registration and regularisation mandates. The team is frequently retained by key companies from the automotive, consumer goods and banking sectors to advise on the issuance of receivable certificates, as well as build-to-suit and sale and leaseback agreements. It also advises on acquisitions and commercial projects involving warehouses and rural properties. Goodstorage and Credit Suisse Hedging-Griffo are new clients.3 Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedLacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados is a dynamic firm well equipped to advise on a wide range of real estate mandates. The team is highly active on sector-related finance matters, including securities offerings and the issuance of receivables certificates. It is also knowledgeable of sales and acquisitions, fund structuring and the negotiation of a wide range of relevant corporate agreements.3 PMK AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedPMK Advogados is a widely recognised practice group regularly sought out to provide counsel on an array of real estate mandates. The team offers strong capabilities advising on the acquisition of urban and rural properties, as well as in the designing of corporate and real estate funds structures. It is also well equipped to assist developers and investment funds with the issuance of receivables certificates, the development of commercial properties, and complex build-to-suit agreements.3 VBD AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedVBD Advogados is a practice group recognised for its experience acting on significant real estate matters. The department is often retained by important national real estate developers to advise on sizeable property acquisitions and sophisticated regulatory matters. The team also boasts further expertise in the negotiation of leasing and build-to-suit agreements, as well as sector-related tax issues. New client wins include Associação Brasileira de Shopping Centers (ABRASCE), British Colégio do Brasil (BCB) and RZK Empreendimentos Imobiliários.
Band 4
4 Amaral e Nicolau AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedAmaral e Nicolau Advogados is a respected boutique firm experienced in Brazilian real estate matters. The practice maintains a good reputation for its ability to handle the development of real estate projects, particularly through the acquisition of land for commercial and residential projects. It likewise benefits from additional skill in the handling of registry law issues and drafting of purchase and lease agreements. Jive Investments is a new client.4 Demarest AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedDemarest Advogados is a full-service firm often sought out for its expertise advising on funds investments and issuance of receivables certificates. The team is additionally experienced acting on the negotiation of build-to-suit agreements, acquisitions and real estate corporate matters. Its clientele comprises investment funds, banks and technology companies. Cidade Matarazzo and BNDES are new clients.4 FreitasLeiteReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedFreitasLeite is an experienced real estate practice maintaining a solid track record in corporate and finance transactions. The team advises investment funds, asset managers and technology companies on securities offerings, fund formation and acquisitions. It is additionally instructed to assist with the negotiation of lease agreements and joint ventures.4 i2a AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years Rankedi2a Advogados is often sought out by domestic and international investment funds. The team is busy assisting clients with the issuance of receivables certificates and loans. The team also assists with the acquisition of properties and the development of shopping centres, hotels and rural land. Credit Suisse Hedging-Griffo is a new client acquisition to the portfolio.4 Lefosse AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedLefosse Advogados is highly regarded for its real estate expertise. The team is recognised for its ability to handle real estate asset restructuring and the acquisition of rural and urban property. It is also experienced acting on the issuance of receivables certificates and lease agreements. Further activity is in representing banks and investment funds. Suzano and Emergent Cold are new client wins.4 Madrona Fialho AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedMadrona Fialho Advogados has a noteworthy department equipped to assist companies with both finance and traditional real estate matters. The firm remains active assisting clients with corporate structuring and the acquisition of real estate assets. It is also skilled at handling due diligence, registry law matters, and both lease and sale and leaseback agreements.4 TozziniFreire AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedTozziniFreire Advogados is a multidisciplinary law firm benefiting from a strong track record advising on registry law issues, lease agreements and the development of real estate projects. It also represents clients in the issuance of receivables certificates, corporate structuring and the conducting of due diligence. The team is additionally visible in sector-related disputes. Sodimac and SeaGroup are new clients.
Band 5
5 CGM AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedCGM Advogados has an esteemed practice in the real estate arena. The team is able to handle mandates related to acquisition of properties, as well as contentious matters. It often has real estate developers and investors as clients. D&S Comercial e Imóveis is a new client.5 Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedGraça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados joins the rankings this year after gaining praise from clients and peers for their solid involvement in the real estate market.5 Rayes & Fagundes Advogados AssociadosReal Estate2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedRayes & Fagundes Advogados is well regarded for both their litigation and consultancy matters in real estate. The team offers legal advice on the structuring of a broad range of real estate projects and developments such as residential, industrial, commercial including hotels and shopping malls, and others. They also have experience in conducting real estate due diligence and handling regularisation and other procedures before real estate registries and the Government Property Management Office (SPU).5 S2GDC AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedS2GDC Advogados is well regarded for its robust real estate litigation practice, including judicial and arbitration proceedings, as well as litigation advice. The firm has a team of seasoned specialists handling acquisition and sale of urban and rural properties, structuring of real estate projects and developments, due diligence, public deeds, as well as registration and regularisation of assets. CashMe Soluções is a new client.5 Silveiro AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedSilveiro Advogados showcases expertise in assisting real estate investment funds and is also familiar with clients from the agribusiness sector. The team acts on transactional issues, including property acquisitions, as well as on contentious matters. It also offers experience in regulatory and tax affairs. Shopee Brasil and Prisma Capital are new client wins.5 Souto Correa AdvogadosReal Estate2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedSouto Correa Advogados provides assistance to clients on matters related to purchase and sale contracts as well as on lease agreements and due diligence. Additional expertise includes registry law and contentious mandates. AEGEA Saneamento and is a new client.5 Vieira RezendeReal Estate2023 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedVieira Rezende maintains its expertise in dealing with property acquisitions and regulatory matters. The team is familiar with important players in the energy and hospitality industries. Further capabilities include skills to act on contentious issues and in cross-border matters. BNDES and EDF Norte Fluminense are new client acquisitions.