Praised for its ‘business-oriented approach’, the corporate group at pbbr - Sociedade de Advogados RL handles a steady stream of M&A transactions for a range of domestic and international clients in the teal estate, healthcare and IT sectors. With a keen focus on the real estate segment, Pedro Pinto is regularly instructed by investors, developers and financial institutions. He leads the team alongside Alexandre Jardim, who is noted for his specialism in the private equity industry, acting on behalf of investors, funds and management companies.
Testimonials
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‘The pbbr team is really easy to reach in urgent matters and their advice always takes into consideration the specifics of our industry. They have a business-oriented approach and always find the best solution for business.'
‘We appreciate the willingness to find the best legal solution exactly for our case and at exactly that point in time.'
'We have found that pbbr have been an exceptional partner and have enabled us to confidently scale our presence within Portugal.’
‘Everyone we have worked with has been responsive and understanding. I don't believe that we would have received such thoughtful and precise guidance from other local law firms.'
- 'We can not speak highly enough of the team.’
Key clients
- Sonae Sierra
- Round Hill Capital
- Bouygues Telecom
- Nexity
- ECS Capital
- Stone Capital
- Signal Capital Partners
- RE Capital/ GMG – Geneva Management Group
- Cushman & Wakefield
- Kiabi (Groupe Mulliez)
- Groupe Atenor
- Estrela SGPS
- Avenue Real Estate
- MDSR Investments
- Acacia Point
- Serris Reim Asset Management
- Prime Real Estate
- Optimum Agriculture Advisors
- Square View Asset Management
- EQTY Capital
- Luxoft
- Heed Capital
- Gold Tree Group
- Peak 2 Peak
- Pepco
- Normalas
- Zeeman
Work highlights
- Assisting Round Hill Capital with the acquisition of several SPVs of the group Smart Studios, the major operator and developer of PBSA (Property Built Student’s Accommodation) in the Portuguese market.
- Assisted Atenor with the setting up of a joint venture structure with Besix RE, for the development of a real estate project in Lisbon.
- Assisted Avenue Real Estate with the acquisition of a special purpose company, the owner of a multi-use property located in Oporto on which a real estate project is being developed.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pedro Pinto, Alexandre Jardim