A key choice for private and institutional clients, as well as real estate investment funds, CCSL Advogados is ‘very focused on transactional work’ and equipped to manage the entire lifecycle of a real estate transaction, from due diligence to licensing procedures. The ’extremely responsive’ João de Lemos Portugal advises both international and domestic clients on transactional, regulatory, and licensing matters. Mariana Alves de Melo supports clients throughout all stages of real estate investments and development projects.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The team is incredibly transparent about its costs and is extremely thorough, with the primary concern being the client's protection.'
  • 'João de Lemos Portugal was extremely responsive when we first contacted him last year, in a very stressful and urgent situation. He swiftly took charge, making us immediately feel in good hands.'
  • 'Robust group of professionals. I highlight the team's healthy obsession with searching and analysing all business angles.'
  • 'I deal primarily with João Lemos de Portugal. He is highly qualified, but also has a business approach, which means that the proposals fit very well with the company's objectives.'
  • 'The partner and team received the client in an extremely polite, competent and, at the same time, informal manner.'
  • 'It has a very personal and direct relationship with the client, where the specialist treats matters as something unique and operates with great proximity to the client.'
  • 'It takes its time to understand your needs, unlike other firms where you feel you are just one amongst many. Any question you have, the team will give you a thorough reply, making you feel reassured at every level.'
  • ‘The team is very focused on transactional work and is very aware of the particularities of the various sectors of the real estate industry.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

João Lemos de Portugal

Other key lawyers

Mariana Alves de Melo