Real estate and construction

Abreu Advogados

Abreu Advogados’ practice provides ‘expert advice’ to both domestic and international investors, including high-net-worth individuals, developers, funds, retailers and family offices, on real estate developments and transactional matters. Tiago Mendonça de Castro and Patrícia Viana jointly lead the team, which is well positioned to advise on traditional sectors, like tourism, residential and commercial real estate, while also actively exploring emerging markets such as agribusiness and green energy. The ’extremely competent’ Castro focuses on asset and portfolio deals involving commercial and residential properties, as well as student housing and office spaces, while Viana is experienced in real estate M&A, sale and leaseback transactions, and lease agreements.

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Testimonials

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'It provides expert advice on several areas of the law.'
'Senior lawyers are supported by a well-resourced team.'
'Tiago Mendonça de Castro is an extremely competent, knowledgeable and creative lawyer.'
'It is an elite firm, which provides excellent service, with very dedicated professionals and an infectious friendliness.'
'Tiago Mendonça de Castro is recognised for his ability to lead complex real estate projects with efficiency and precision. His ability to manage large transactions and offer creative solutions sets him apart in the market, and he is highly valued for his strategic vision.'
'Patrícia Viana is an exemplary professional who provided us with all the assistance that was necessary and guided us through a complex negotiation.'
'Filipa Vicente Silva combines a strong legal understanding with a practical approach, allowing her to offer clear and effective legal advice on real estate development projects.'

Key clients

Ageas
CBRE GI
Coloplast
DO – Designer Outlet do Algarve, S.A.
Henley & Partners
Iberdrola
IKEA Group
INGKA Centres Portugal
Imofundos
Nader Mohgrabi
Nhood
Noble Faces S.A.
Odalys
Osborne+Co
FedEx
Primark
Promiris
Ribaltcelebration, Lda
RP Global
Testo Portugal, Unipessoal Lda.
Time Out Market Porto

Work highlights

Advising a UK property investor on a residential project located in Alta de Lisboa, on the northern edge of Lisbon.
Advising Promiris on a residential project “Alvalade project” in Lisbon with around 28 units.
Advising the IKEA Group on the installation of 10 new multiple smaller “city centre” stores, as well as the installation of energy projects that will produce energy to supply the stores, shopping centres and factories.