Miguel Marques dos Santos > VdA > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile

VdA stands ‘out for its personalised approach and commitment to excellence’, assisting clients with municipal planning, licensing and the negotiation of complex contracts. Jointly led by Raul Mota Cerveira and Miguel Marques dos Santos, the team acts for a varied client base that features multinational tech conglomerates, public entities, investment funds and real estate developers. Cerveira is an administrative law specialist, who is experienced in planning matters across Portugal and Lusophone African jurisdictions, most notably São Tomé e Príncipe. Santos, who was promoted to department co-head in January 2024, focuses on real estate matters. Pedro Ferreirinha excels in the development of prime real estate projects.

The real estate arm of VdA excels in M&A work as well as the implementation of long-term property development projects. Led by Miguel Marques dos Santos, the ‘commercially minded and technical team’ is equipped to handle the full spectrum of real estate matters across the corporate, tourism and residential sectors. Santos brings extensive experience in guiding clients through the entire lifecycle of real estate projects, from acquisition to licensing and development. Pedro Ferreirinha shines in project development, real estate finance, asset and portfolio deals, and matters related to real estate investment funds. Pedro Pereira Coutinho, praised for being ‘always inviting, clear and instructive in his approach’, is recognised for his work in the hospitality and leisure sectors, while the ‘highly qualified and professional’ Pedro Corrêa d’Oliveira, a key figure in the Porto office, is noted for experience in the setting up of condominium structures.