Hugo Nunes
CuatrecasasCuatrecasas boasts a strong team of ‘highly competent professionals’ specialised in planning and territorial law. Practice leader Nuno SÁ Carvalho offers expert advice on town planning for hotels and shopping centres, and oversees residential, tourism, retail, and logistics developments. Hugo Nunes, a recent addition from Sofia Galvao Advogados, who joined in May 2023, has a keen focus on land and maritime spatial planning, real estate, construction and related litigation. Marisa Mirador, a key contact for both public and private entities seeking assistance with urban planning, public procurement and contentious matters, who joined in January 2023 following the firm’s integration of SLCM, further strengthened the department.
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Testimonials
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‘Hugo Nunes is an excellent lawyer with great technical knowledge in his field.’
‘Sara Quaresma and Nuno Sá Carvalho were both decisive due to their technical and behavioural skills.’
‘I continue to be impressed by Hugo Nunes. He can master any legal topics and technical areas.'
‘The multidisciplinary team is made up of highly competent professionals with in-depth knowledge not only of their specific areas but also of the potential connections between themes.’
'Hugo Nunes exhibits intelligence, insight, versatility, and mental agility. José Diogo Marques shows dedication, availability, and an ability for abstract thinking, while Marisa Mirador possesses specialised knowledge, skill in interlinking different areas, and a collaborative approach.'
‘Hugo Nunes is notable for his client-driven approach, which is based on a very solid and structured knowledge of urbanism and planning topics. ’
‘Nuno Sá Carvalho is always available to review our problems and has immense experience, allowing him to guide us to the best solutions.'
‘Sara Quaresma is always the best-prepared lawyer in meetings, making a point of reviewing all necessary documentation to avoid surprises. On several occasions, clients of the opposing party's lawyers end up wanting to confirm certain points in the law or procedures with Sara.’
Key clients
- Discovery Land Company
- Portugal Village of Life
- Macl Capital
- El Corte Inglés
- Universidade Nova de Lisboa
- Auchan Portugal Hipermercados
- Coporgest (UNOP 3)
- Setúbal and Sesimbra Port Authority and Setúbal Municipality
- RE Capital
- Somfy Group
- Novaxia Group
- Bankinter – Montepino
- Maya Capital
- Sonder
- Hi partners
- Riva Group
- Novo Banco
- Mercan Properties
- Brico Depot
- Motel One
- Soho House
- The Student Hotel (TSH)
Work highlights
- Advised Discovery Land Company (CostaTerra) on their entry into Portugal, focusing on acquiring and developing a prime allotment in Melides, Alentejo.
- Advised Portugal Village of Life on the town-planning structuring and licensing for the development of a senior living/health resort in Benavente, with an estimated investment exceeding €100m.
- Advised El Corte Inglés (ECI) Porto on conducting a comprehensive scan and integrated legal analysis of the land use potential, its urban and contractual status, operational deadlines, and strategies for advancing the project.
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Nuno Sá Carvalho