'Highlighted for its efficiency, agility and ethical performance', Amaral e Nicolau Advogados is a ‘highly specialised boutique firm' focused on the real estate sector. The firm handles a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters in this space, demonstrating notable proficiency in the purchase, sale and development of residential assets, and real estate regularisation matters. José Vicente Amaral Filho draws on his previous in-house experience at major developers and construction companies to assist with contractual issues and disputes. Julio Nicolau Filho leads on litigation work.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are experts in real estate law and the proactivity of the team and, in particular, their main partner, José Vicente Amaral Filho, deserve to be highlighted.'

  • ‘José Vicente Amaral Filho - available, detailed and with a proactive attitude.'

  • ‘Highly specialised boutique firm highlighted for its efficiency, agility and ethical performance.'

Key clients

  • Tegra Incorporadora
  • Even Construtora
  • Helbor Empreendimentos
  • You Inc.
  • Nortis Incorporadora e Construtora S.A.
  • Tibério Construtora
  • Brio Investimentos
  • J-VM Incorporadora
  • Munir Abbud Empreendimentos Imobiliários
  • Toledo Ferrari Construtora e Incorporadora
  • Itaú
  • Trisul S.A.
  • Alinc – Casas Pernambucanas
  • SKR Incorporadora e Construtora
  • Braskem
  • Gafisa
  • WDS Construtora e Incorporadora
  • Emccamp
  • R.F.M. Incorporadora Ltda.
  • Focal Incorporadora

Work highlights

  • Assisted You.Inc with Project Moma Moema, a development in partnership with Paladin Realty valued at R$498m.
  • Assisted Toca with the acquisition of land for a development that will be valued at R$270m.
  • Assisted Tegra with the acquisition of a site for the construction of a development, which will be valued at R$200m.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

José Vicente Amaral Filho, Julio Nicolau Filho