Real estate

KLA Advogados

The ‘cohesive and integrated’ real estate team at KLA Advogados is particularly active in high-profile rural and urban development and acquisition projects, acting for a mix of investment funds, hospitality companies, corporate leaseholders and investors. A reference in the market, Pedro Cortez brings more than 45 years of experience in the real estate space to the table. The ‘extremely detail-oriented’ Tomaz Matheus advises on the structuring of several real estate projects, including logistic parks and hotels, and on the negotiation of lease agreements. Rodrigo Pontes handles a variety of non-contentious matters, such as property title regularisation, and acquisition of rural and urban properties, and the ’extremely competent’ Mariana Cortez provides ‘innovative solutions’ in the context of real estate transactions. Clients also consider senior associate Carla Fernandes a ’mature professional with a lot of technical knowledge’.

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Testimonials

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‘The firm has a full-service structure, which helps a lot in real estate negotiations that often require opinions other than real estate. The partners demonstrate immediate availability to help and have excellent technical and practical knowledge of the issues presented. The fact that they work with several clients brings an innovative view of the topics covered.’
‘Mariana Cortez, an extremely competent lawyer committed to the deal, has a broad vision of the business, an excellent posture in negotiations and innovative solutions to the impasses presented.'
‘KLA is a firm that values the quality of its professionals and the depth of its work. It is formed by a cohesive and integrated team. This rapport and ability to coordinate several teams in a given subject is a highlight in the market.’
‘Tomaz Matheus is extremely detail-oriented professional, with a broad view of matters, technically impeccable and always ready to think of creative solutions.'
'Carla Fernandes is a mature professional, with a lot of technical knowledge. Her professional growth in recent years has been remarkable.'
'Rodrigo Pontes - clear and effective communication; strategic thinking; problem-solving skills.'

Key clients

Cia. Brasileira de Distribuição (Pão de Açúcar e Extra)
Suzano
Nuveen Natural Capital (Westchester)
BTG Pactual
Vila 11
Goodstorage
Sendas Distribuidora (Assaí Atacadista)
CSHG - Credit Suisse Hedging-Griffo
Hotelaria Accor
Management Peninsula
Supernova Capital
Fundação Itaipú Brasil – FIBRA
UNACORP
BKO Incorporadora
Ânima Educação
Paes & Gregori
General Mills
Freudenberg
Enforce Gestão de Ativos
Halna Comércio e Empreendimentos
F. Reis Administração de Imóveis
General Mills
QMC Telecom
Luan Empreendimentos Imobiliários

Work highlights

Advised GPA (Pão de Açúcar and Assaí) on negotiation of sale and leaseback transaction with GIC Investment Singapore regarding the sale of 17 Pão de Açúcar properties and their leaseback to Assaí.
Assisting Sendas Distribuidora in the acquisition of 10 properties.
Assisting Cia. Brasileira de Distribuição in the negotiation and due diligence for the leases of several properties for the opening of a new store.

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