Linklaters
The 'highly qualified, committed and available team' at Linklaters offers an extensive suite of real estate services, covering areas such as construction, project development, finance, real estate M&A, and dispute resolution. With a strong background in real estate contractual negotiations, department head Diogo Plantier Santos' expertise lies in portfolio transactions, sale and leaseback operations, asset management, as well as property development and construction projects. Marrying knowledge in real estate and corporate law, Diogo Barros Pereira has provided key support in several transactions in the real estate sector. Evo Fernandes is no longer at the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘Small but highly qualified, committed and available team.'
'The main qualities of this team, in addition to the undeniable technical qualities of its lawyers, are its friendliness, availability, readiness, assertiveness in presenting topics and presentation of innovative legal solutions. ’
‘The Linklaters real estate team presents innovative work, always willing to find alternatives that satisfy the client's wishes.’
‘The team is excellent. Great knowledge and strength in all areas and other disciplines when needed, high level of professionalism, short response times, and fully comprehensive audit scope.’
‘Diogo Plantier Santos is very responsive, knowledgeable and a very commercially minded real estate lawyer. All in all, a very friendly and dynamic team with a clear and efficient distribution of roles.’
‘High technical knowledge and great execution capacity.'
'Permanent and dedicated support with a history of continuous client relationships that instils trust.'
Key clients
- BNP Paribas, SA
- Caixa Geral de Depósitos, S.A., Novo Banco, S.A., Banco Comercial Português, S.A., Oitante, S.A. and Banco Santander Totta, S.A.
- Union
- King Street and Kronos
- Real I.S. AG
- Cerberus
- Sierra Portugal, S.A.
- Luz Saúde, S.A. (Fosun Group)
- Sousa Dias Invest SDI - SGPS, S.A.
- KKR
Work highlights
- Advising BNPP on the acquisition of the Aura and Echo buildings in the Exeo Campus, for the development for its new headquarters in Lisbon, Portugal.
- Advised Union on the acquisition of a unit occupied by Modelo Continente within the Colombo shopping centre located in Lisbon from GRES.
- Advised King Street and Kronos on the sale of 100% of the share capital of Morgado da Lameira - Empreendimento Turístico e Golfe, S.A., including the Amendoeira Golf Resort, to Rolear Group.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Diogo Plantier Santos