Dr Hugo Nunes > Sofia Galvao Advogados > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile
Sofia Galvao Advogados Offices
RUA NOVA DA TRINDADE, 1-4 D
1200-301 LISBOA
Portugal
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Dr Hugo Nunes
Position
Hugo is Partner and founding member of Sofia Galvão Advogados, a boutique Portugal based Territory Law firm. An experienced advocate, Hugo works in all areas of Territory Law, but is especially focused on Real Estate, Land and Maritime Spatial Planning, Tourism, EU Funds, Construction and Litigation in these fields.
Career
Partner at Sofia Galvão Advogados since April 2014; Previously with Vieira de Almeida & Associados, 2007-2014; Servulo Correia & Associados, 2007; Legal adviser to the Municipality of Lisboa, 2002-2007.
He achieved distinction in various legal directors, including Chambers Europe, 2014 to 2020 (Planning and Real Estate) and The Legal 500, 2015 onwards (Planning and Real Estate).
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish, French and Italian.
Memberships
Portuguese Bar Association.
Education
Hugo graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Lisbon, where he completed the courses of his Master’s in Legal Political Sciences.
Lawyer Rankings
Portugal > Real estate and construction
The ‘high-quality team’ at Cuatrecasas offers comprehensive advice to clients across the real estate industry, from traditional areas such as residential, offices, retail and tourism projects, to emerging sectors like senior and student residences. Department leader Nuno Sá Carvalho is skilled at handling high-value real estate transactions involving hotels, shopping centres, and offices, showcasing strength in portfolio acquisitions and project development. Sara Quaresma has a wealth of experience in construction law and licensing matters. The team has recently expanded with the May 2023 addition of Hugo Nunes from Sofia Galvao Advogados, who delivers end-to-end real estate project guidance, and that of Sofia Gomes da Costa, who joined from PLMJ in June 2023, bringing extensive knowledge of cross-border transactions and structured finance.
Portugal > Planning law
(Leading individuals)Cuatrecasas boasts a strong team of ‘highly competent professionals’ specialised in planning and territorial law. Practice leader Nuno SÁ Carvalho offers expert advice on town planning for hotels and shopping centres, and oversees residential, tourism, retail, and logistics developments. Hugo Nunes, a recent addition from Sofia Galvao Advogados, who joined in May 2023, has a keen focus on land and maritime spatial planning, real estate, construction and related litigation. Marisa Mirador, a key contact for both public and private entities seeking assistance with urban planning, public procurement and contentious matters, who joined in January 2023 following the firm’s integration of SLCM, further strengthened the department.