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Sofia Galvao Advogados Offices
RUA NOVA DA TRINDADE, 1-4 D
1200-301 LISBOA
Portugal
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Dra Sofia Galvão
Work Department
Sofia Galvao Advogados
Position
Sofia is Partner and founding member of Sofia Galvao Advogados, a boutique Portugal based Territory Law firm. She has a vast experience in all matters concerning Territory, namely Land and Maritime Spatial Planning, Real Estate, Tourism, Environment, EU Funds, Construction, Ports, Public Procurement and Administrative Concessions.
Career
Partner and founding member at Sofia Galvão Advogados since April 2014. Previously, Partner at PLMJ, in the Planning practice, and Partner at Sérvulo Correia & Associados and later at Vieira de Almeida & Associados, in the Real Estate, Planning and Environment practice. Sofia taught for several years in Lisbon Law School (FDL), namely Planning Law, and regularly collaborates on university courses. Sofia was Secretary of State for Public Administration and Secretary of State of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers in the 16th Constitutional Government. Sofia was a member of the Advisory Committee of Specialists on the next Program Cycle for European Funds (2014-2020).
Renowned Lawyer, being named by Best Lawyers (Real Estate and Planning- Portuguese Lawyer of the Year), Chambers Europe, 2014-2021 (Planning, as Star Individual, and Real Estate), The Legal 500, 2015 to 2020 (Planning-Leading Individual- and Real Estate) and recognized as one of Top 50 Iberian lawyers in Business Law by Iberian Lawyer, 2020 (as single nomination for Urban Planning).
Languages
Portuguese, English, French
Memberships
Portuguese Bar Association
Education
Sofia graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Lisbon, where she also received her Master’s in Legal Sciences. At the Faculty of Law, she taught as an assistant professor and has maintained a close collaboration as a lecturer in post-graduate studies and seminars. Sofia has been a visiting professor at the Faculty of Law of Universidade Nova de Lisboa and a speaker at various conferences and courses.
Lawyer Rankings
Portugal > Planning law
(Leading individuals)‘One of the best firms in Portugal‘, boutique Sofia Galvao Advogados is home to ‘experts in the areas of urban and spatial planning’. The group plays a pivotal role in high-profile developments across Portugal, including office buildings, airports, and tourist resorts. Founder Sofia Galvão is a leading authority in the market, standing out for her expertise in land and maritime spatial planning, real estate, and construction law. Luís Moitinho de Almeida complements the practice with his comprehensive view of planning, environment, licensing, and litigation matters relating to territorial law. Co-founder Hugo Nunes departed in May 2023.
Portugal > Real estate and construction
(Leading individuals)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.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading individuals Portugal > Planning law
- Leading individuals Portugal > Real estate and construction
- Planning law Portugal
- Real estate and construction Portugal