TELLES advises investors and developers in the real estate sector on a wide array of planning matters. Based in Porto, co-lead Pedro Almeida e Sousa combines experience in public law and real estate to advise on the gamut of planning matters, displaying particular proficiency in land development and public procurement. Fellow co-head Miguel Nogueira Leite is equipped to handle every stage of a real estate transaction, with expertise in drafting urban development contracts, resolving licensing disputes, and providing regulatory guidance.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has deep and comprehensive knowledge of the relevant legislation and market practice.'
- 'It is a law firm that operates very close to its clients and is very attentive to their needs.'
- 'Frederico Styliano Reis is a guru of urban planning.'
- 'The support of the firm has allowed us to speed up our operations.'
- 'The longstanding relationship we have with the firm, helps them develop very good knowledge of the business in its different phases.'
- 'Frederico Styliano Reis has a brilliant mind.'
- 'Pedro Almeida e Sousa has the necessary knowledge of the complexity of these matters to think outside of the box.'
Key clients
- Thomas & Piron
- Sonae Group
- RAR – Imobiliária, S. A.
- DomusVi Group – Geriavi
- SIS (SKTO) Group
- Altis Group
- JustStay Hotels
- Hotti Star
- Super Bock Group
- Nelson Quintas Imobiliária
- MASSLAB
- NORS, S.A
- Eiffage
- Lionesa Group
- Livraria Lello
- Garcia, Garcia, S.A.
- Fuste
- Taga Urbanic Investment Group
- Qualiv – Real Estate Group
Work highlights
- Advised Thomas & Piron on an urban planning issue involving the boundary definition of the Execution Unit for the implementation of the new Operation Planning and Management Unit (UOPG) and the development in Loures.
- Advised Taga Urbanic on an urban planning case which included the delimitation of the Execution Unit to implement the new Operation Planning and Management Unit and the subsequent allotment in Porto.
- Advised RAR group on the negotiation of an urban development contract for the delimitation of the execution unit to implement the Operation Planning and Management Unit in Porto.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pedro Almeida e Sousa, Miguel Nogueira Leite