Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados boasts a wealth of knowledge in corporate and transactional real estate matters, guiding clients in the structuring of investments, including the acquisition and sale of substantial portfolios. The corporate real estate and tourism practice is led by the 'outstanding and goal-oriented' João Torroaes Valente, who acts for both national and international investors in transactions involving a variety of assets, from shopping centres, to logistics and tourism projects. Rita Ferreira Vicente excels in tourism developments and real estate funds-related transactions, while João Fitas provides expert advice on on asset and share deals, as well as sale and leasebacks.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Remarkable team with both an excellent legal skillset and strong business understanding.’

  • ‘João Torroaes Valente has a deep knowledge of the real estate market, is deal-oriented, and is outstanding when it comes to negotiating transaction agreements. Andreia Bento Simões is very available and always focused on achieving the client's goals.’

  • ‘Excellent skills in the real estate area, both in the transaction component and in real estate monitoring.’

  • ‘João Torroaes Valente has great business experience, in-depth knowledge of the sector, and the ability to anticipate problems. João Fitas has excellent dedication and high quality of output, and is very reliable.’

  • ‘The real estate transaction team at ML is first class.’

  • ‘ML has a deep knowledge of real estate law and real estate transactions in Portugal. The lawyers act in a solution-oriented and pragmatic manner.’

  • ‘João Torroaes Valente is outstanding and goal-oriented. He was able to mediate in difficult situations with the buyer side.'

  • 'João Torroaes Valente is a super experienced, very creative, and truly problem solver lawyer. Andreia Bento Simões is truly impressive.’

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

João Torroaes Valente

Other key lawyers

Rita Ferreira Vicente, João Fitas, Andreia Bento Simões, Maria Carolina Gonçalves