TELLES
The planning law team at TELLES, which sits within the firm’s real estate department, provides advice to both public and private clients on various urban planning and land use matters. The team, led by Pedro Almeida e Sousa in Porto and Miguel Nogueira Leite in Lisbon, offers expertise in planning, permitting, land allocations, and urbanisation contracts. Almeida e Sousa is seasoned in real estate and land development, while Nogueira Leite's core areas of focus include real estate investments, urban planning, and leasing arrangements.
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Testimonials
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'The team is proactive in identifying potential problems even without being asked. Frederico Styliano Reis was always present and diligent in resolving the questions we raised.’
‘Frederico Styliano Reis provided us with unconditional support he has provided us. He used easy language when answering our questions had treated us exceptionally.'
'We work exclusively with the Telles firm because we have a vast team of good professionals, with knowledge and experience in the most diverse areas, as well as for their care, attention and speed in dealing with various matters.'
'I highlight associate Frederico Styliano Reis for the vast knowledge he demonstrates in the area of urban planning and for his care in finding answers and solutions to the questions asked.'
'Pedro Almeida e Sousa - enormous experience, leadership skills, conveys enormous confidence and knowledge that result in an exceptional mediation capacity.'
'Frederico Styliano Reis - very interested and knowledgeable of all urban planning legislation and land use planning. He knows the PDMs of the most important municipalities and has a remarkable ability to interpret them. On the national scene, I see very few lawyers with such comprehensive and solid knowledge.'
Key clients
- Thomas & Piron
- RAR – Imobiliária, S. A.
- Domus Vi Group – Geriavi
- Sis (Skto) Group
- Ferreira Buid Power
- Altis Group
- Superbock Group
- Explorer Investements
- Eiffage
- Celestial Ordem Da Trindade
- Garcia, Garcia, S.A.
- Transmaia – Transportes, Lda.
- Hotéis Do Rio Sociedade Turística Do Rio Sado, Lda.
- Qualiv – Real Estate Group
- Migfive
Work highlights
- Advised Thomas & Piron on a urban planning matter, including revising the master plan and managing the Operation Planning and Management Unit (UOPG) in Loures.
- Advised RAR GROUP on an urban planning matter, involving the Operation Planning and Management Unit (UOPG) in Porto.
- Advised Geriavi Portugal, S.A., a DOMUSVi Group company, on a licensing process with the Lisbon Municipality for a permit to open a retirement home in a historic building.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pedro Almeida e Sousa, Miguel Nogueira Leite