Sofia Galvao Advogados, a boutique firm specialising in real estate and planning, provides strategic advice to institutional investors seeking development opportunities within Portugal, including expert guidance in the structuring of real estate transactions. The practice is co-led by founding partner Sofia Galvão, whose deep expertise in real estate, spatial planning, and tourism law is recognised in the market. Fellow co-head Luís Moitinho de Almeida is experienced in all areas of territory law, encompassing real estate, construction, licensing matters, and related litigation. Hugo Nunes left the firm in May 2023.
Testimonials
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‘The company is very robust and highly reputable in everything to do with territorial law and support for real estate transactions.’
‘Sofia Galvão's experience is perhaps unparalleled, associated with enormous knowledge based on experience.'
'The service provided by this law firm in matters of urban planning and spatial planning has proven to be of excellent quality and help, given the lawyers' in-depth knowledge of these matters.'
'Sofia Galvão stands out for her in-depth knowledge of matters and applicable legislation and for the innovative way in which she handles dossiers, suggesting solutions not yet taken into consideration by the client.'
Key clients
- Atenor
- Bedrock Capital (Alcântara)
- ECS Capital Group (Grupo NAU & Vale do Lobo)
- European Parliament
- Fundação Champalimaud
- Grupo Novo Banco (Benagil, Artilharia Um & Av. Liberdade)
- Grupo Pestana
- Jackyl (Suíça)
- Mondego Capital Partners
- Tidewell Corporation (Apostiça)
- Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Campus Lisboa)
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sofia Galvão, Luís Moitinho de Almeida