CMS 'demonstrates extensive knowledge of urban planning laws and regulations', acting for Portuguese and international clients in all stages of significant urban development projects. The practice is led by the ‘highly reputed’ Sara de Almeida Barroso, whose proficiency encompasses real estate, urban and environmental planning, regulatory issues and litigation. Her sectoral focus is equally as broad; she has a wealth of experience in the residential, tourism, commercial, logistics, student housing and industrial segments.
Testimonials
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'Sara de Almeida Barroso, with over 20 years in urban planning, leads a small but highly skilled team. Technically impeccable and always up to date, she offers real business solutions, not just legal opinions, with quick and effective results.'
'Sara de Almeida Barroso is always my first choice, excellently complemented by David Pratas Brito. They are among the few with such specialised experience and a business-oriented approach.'
‘CMS demonstrates extensive knowledge of urban planning laws and regulations. We are very satisfied and will be a loyal client.’
‘Sara de Almeida Barroso excels in urban planning and real estate matters, and in solving complex issues. She is highly reputed among institutions and real estate investors.'
‘Their technical capability, resourcefulness, and team-oriented approach, especially in dealing with entities, are exceptional.’
'Sara de Almeida Barroso is an exemplary leader of a competent, visionary team, with David Pratas Brito also being noteworthy. Both offer a multi-dimensional perspective to find the best solutions and achieve positive outcomes.'
Key clients
- Catella
- Fundo Investimento Imobiliário Fechado Beirafundo
- Multi 24, Sociedade Especial de Investimento Imobiliário de Capital Fixo, Sicafi, S.A.
- Sierra Portugal, S.A.
- Bateleur Capital, L.L.C.
- Veld Capital
- Aquila Capital
- Atenor S.A.
- Duchess Developments
- Elegant Group
- Estoril Capital Partners
- Estoril Sol
- Finangeste
- Jackyll
- Martinhal Group
- RAN CAPITAL
- SIL Group
- SILVIP
- Tage Une Fois
- United Lisbon Education Hub
Work highlights
- Advising Elegant Residences on urban planning and licensing procedures for the installation of Martinhal Residences, a riverside development featuring tourist apartments and various facilities.
- Advising Finangeste on the acquisitions of Multi 24 and the shopping centre Fórum Barreiro.
- Advising Atenor on a share deal to acquire the company owning the North Interface Building in Campo Grande, Lisbon, a project involving the transformation of Campo Grande's inter-modal station on Sporting Clube de Portugal's properties.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sara de Almeida Barroso