Cuatrecasas 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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‘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.’
Leading individuals
Hugo is Partner and founding member of Sofia Galvão Advogados, a boutique Portugal based Territory Law firm. An experienced advocate, Hugo works in all areas of Territory Law, but is especially focused on Real Estate, Land and Maritime Spatial Planning, Tourism, EU Funds, Construction and Litigation in these fields.
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nuno Sá Carvalho