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Portugal

The below Real Estate rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Portugal. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Band 1

  1. Uría Menéndez
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    Uría Menéndez
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Uría Menéndez houses a highly reputed corporate real estate team that targets high-value transactional mandates. The team advises a roster of high-profile clients, from banks to large international investors, on the sale and acquisition of individual assets and real estate portfolios. The law firm particularly stands out for its activity in the office space and is further bolstered by the support of its tax department. The department's expertise also extends to the acquisition of real estate investment funds.
  2. VdA
    1
    VdA
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    A well-reputed domestic outfit, VdA holds extensive experience in large real estate acquisitions and sale and purchase agreements. The law firm often advises on mandates involving hotel, residential and office buildings, and is regularly instructed by international developers or funds.
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Band 2

  1. Cuatrecasas
    2
    Cuatrecasas
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Cuatrecasas retains a solid reputation for advising on both cross-border and domestic real estate transactions. The team has a strong focus on real estate acquisitions, portfolio sales, and development and redevelopment projects. Additionally, the law firm maintains expertise in due diligence, lease agreements and joint venture agreements. Cuatrecasas acts for a strong roster of prominent clients, ranging from entities in banking and financial services to companies in the tourism sector.
  2. Garrigues
    2
    Garrigues
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    The real estate group at Garrigues benefits from a strong international network to attract major real estate investment mandates from key institutional investors. The law firm remains active on transactions in several major sectors, including offices, logistics, retail and hospitality. The team offers strength in complex real estate transactions, supporting clients with the structuring of sale and purchase agreements, share deals and extensive development projects.
  3. Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
    2
    Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados houses an experienced team that advises on the full gamut of real estate matters, including acquisitions, joint ventures and property bids. The team works with a wide range of clients from the banking, hospitality and construction sectors on due diligence, and SPA agreement negotiation and drafting. It also assists with leaseback matters.
  4. PLMJ
    2
    PLMJ
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    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.
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Band 3

  1. Abreu Advogados
    3
    Abreu Advogados
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Abreu Advogados operates a real estate practice that stands out for its work in the retail and leisure sectors. The team advises on a range of transactions including the sale and acquisition of shopping centres and hotels. The law firm also stands out for its capabilities in handling complex matters in both a domestic and an international context.
  2. pbbr - Sociedade de Advogados, RL
    3
    pbbr - Sociedade de Advogados, RL
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    pbbr - Sociedade de Advogados houses a well-regarded real estate department providing a range of services to developers and investors, including advice on joint ventures and the management of asset portfolios. The law firm also provides support on rehabilitation and development projects involving office buildings, residential property and tourism resorts.
  3. SRS Legal
    3
    SRS Legal
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    SRS Legal regularly represents funds groups, global management companies and construction firms in various real estate mandates including real estate disposals, sales of assets through share deals, and acquisitions. The team stands out for its work on transactions involving inward investment.