Cescon Barrieu fields a versatile real estate practice with an impressive track record in complex transactions. This includes advice with a heavy corporate angle, such as deals involving joint ventures and special purpose vehicles, as well as investment funds and capital markets-related matters. Major domestic and international investors and developers turn to the group for assistance in mandates concerning key urban and rural asset classes, including residential, retail, commercial offices, and logistics sites. With extensive experience in real estate transactions and the development of residential and commercial projects, São Paulo-based Marcos Lopes Prado leads the team with Daniel Ribeiro Pettersen in Belo Horizonte. Recently promoted partner Vinicius Martins advises on the purchase and sale of real estate assets, leasing agreements, land use issues and zoning compliance. Ivana Bomfim, who was previously at Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados, joined in October 2023 to co-head the real estate team.

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Testimonials

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'Marcos Prado is a professional with a lot of expertise in the real estate market; he is objective and an excellent negotiator.'

Key clients

Hemisfério Sul Investimentos
Bresco Investimentos
Parque Torino Imóveis
General Shopping e Outlets do Brasil
Celulose Nipo-brasileira – Cenibra
Nova Bahia Empreendimentos
Hotelaria Accor Brasil

Work highlights

Advised Hemisério Sul Investimento on the acquisition of a property located in Manaus from Abunã Participações, and a subsequent lease to Bemol.
Advised Bresco Investimentos on the acquisition of a deactivated industrial plant owned by Procter & Gamble for the construction of a new logistic warehouse.
Advised General Shopping e Outlets do Brasil on the acquisition of real estate for the expansion of the parking lot at the Outlet Premium São Paulo complex.