Widely recognised for its longstanding presence in the real estate sector, Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados acts for individuals, construction companies, developers and financial investors in the gamut of contentious and advisory real estate matters. In addition to its strong track record in high-stakes disputes involving real estate contracts, and environmental, notary and land use laws, the team also has significant experience in the acquisition and sale of properties, the structuring of residential, industrial, urban and rural projects, and complex financings in the real estate space, including securitisations. Founding partner Marcelo Terra is 'a reference in the sector' for real estate transactions. This is also a key area of expertise for Guilherme Caffaro Terra, while José Carlos Baptista Puoli specialises in real estate disputes, and Francisco Ribeiro Gago focuses on land use and public law. Natália Japur advises on the implementation of real estate developments, construction contracts, lease agreements and transactions.
Testimonials
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‘The Duarte Garcia Real Estate team delivers excellent quality work. With vast experience in the market, they always bring their notes very well based on technical bases and jurisprudence surveys on the topics.'
‘I think that everyone I have had the opportunity to work with is very qualified. Francisco Ribeiro Gago conducts agendas very well in meetings with critical issues.'
Key clients
- Brookfield
- Construtora Andrade Gutierrez