VdA’s robust real estate team is well versed in the entire spectrum of real estate matters, standing out for its strong track record in M&A, financings and project development in the hospitality, retail, and commercial spheres. Noted by clients for being ‘highly knowledgeable about the real estate market’, Pedro Ferreirinha demonstrates deep expertise in the acquisition, sale, and leasing of various projects, including office, residential, leisure, and retail properties. Team members Miguel Marques dos Santos and Pedro Pereira Coutinho concentrate on transactional work and on the management of real estate projects, including construction supervision services agreements. Pedro Corrêa d’Oliveira, who oversees the real estate team based in Porto, is another name to note for real estate M&A, sale and leasebacks and project development.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The firm is recognised by the market for its professionalism, technical knowledge and the quality of its lawyers.’

  • ‘They have experience and in-depth knowledge of aspects related to urban planning, real estate and construction.’

  • ‘Pedro Ferreirinha is highly knowledgeable about the real estate market and is good at defining the best strategy for each situation. Pedro Corrêa de Oliveira has good responsiveness and good knowledge of all aspects necessary to implement real estate projects.’

Key clients

  • Vanguard Properties (Group Claude Berda)
  • Norifn
  • ALTAYA (Group Castel)
  • Orion
  • MAKRO – Cash & Carry Portugal, S.A.
  • EMGI – Investment Group
  • Via Outlets
  • Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited
  • Deutsche Bank, AG
  • Alantra Partners

Work highlights

  • Assisted Vanguard Properties with the development of two high-end tourism and residential projects in Comporta.
  • Advised Morgan Stanley on the financing and refinancing of a portfolio of 46 logistics properties in Portugal, recently acquired by Blackstone.
  • Assisted Vanguard Properties (Group Claude Berda) with the acquisition and development of a portfolio of residential and hospitality properties, including A Tower, a residential project in Lisbon's Amoreiras quarter.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Miguel Marques dos Santos
Miguel Marques dos Santos
Hall of fameVdA
Pedro Ferreirinha
Pedro Ferreirinha
Hall of fameVdA
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Pedro Pereira Coutinho
Pedro Pereira Coutinho
VdA

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Pedro Ferreirinha

Other key lawyers

Miguel Marques dos Santos, Pedro Pereira Coutinho, Pedro Corrêa d’Oliveira, Raul Mota Cerveira, Lisa Ventura Lopes