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The real estate practice at CMS frequently engages with developers and investors, demonstrating proficiency in leasing, construction, asset sales and portfolio management matters. The team acts for both domestic and international clients, including financial institutions, developers, family offices, and investment funds active in the commercial, tourism, residential and agribusiness sectors. João Pinheiro da Silva, who advises on large-scale transactions involving hotels, offices and shopping centres, oversees the group with Luís Abreu Coutinho, noted for his experience in the implementation of industrial and commercial projects.

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Testimonials

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  • 'José Manuel Silva Nunes is always available to present solutions to all problems that arise.'
  • 'Francisca Caeiro Bastos demonstrates good knowledge and experience in the real estate sector and is available to meet the client's needs.'
  • 'It is very committed to the client and always ensures responses to any problems.'
  • 'The team has solid knowledge in the real estate sector.'
  • 'João Pinheiro da Silva and Sandra Teixeira Arsénio are committed, serious and dedicated to the matters which we assign to them.'
  • 'On top of everything else, they should be commended for the knowledge they demonstrate and the natural manner used whilst dealing with the issues put in front of them.'

Key clients

  • Imocom Palácio Valverde – Gestão e Investimentos Turísticos, S.A.
  • Palminvest
  • Arezki International SAL
  • Silverkeel Capital Partners
  • Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A., Sucursal em Portugal
  • ECS Capital
  • Anidaport - Investimentos Imobiliários
  • Deka Bank
  • Kronos Investment Group
  • Aquila Capital
  • Finangeste

Work highlights

  • Advised Finangeste on a real estate transaction involving the acquisition of a building in Porto, its financing and the restructuring of the property.
  • Advising Imocom Palácio Valverde – Gestão e Investimentos Turísticos, S.A. on the implementation of the horizontal property regime of a large tourism development in Portugal.
  • Advising Deka Bank on all acts and contracts necessary for the refurbishment and management of a high-end services building located in Lisbon.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

João Pinheiro da Silva, Luís Abreu Coutinho

Other key lawyers

José Manuel Silva Nunes, Sandra Teixeira Arsénio, Francisca Caeiro Bastos