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Brazil
20 August 2025
CGM Advogados’ growing real estate practice, led by Carolina Galvão, is well-versed in advising developers, engineering companies, manufacturing and industrial clients on the structuring of real estate ventures and developments in the residential, industrial, and commercial sectors. The team also handles registry matters, property acquisition – both urban and rural – and due diligence. Galvão, praised for being 'very committed and technically skilled', handles transactions involving residential, industrial, commercial and logistics assets.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'CGM Advogados is an exceptional law firm. Its partners and lawyers inspire complete trust and deliver outstanding service from beginning to end. The relationship is so strong that it often extends beyond the professional realm, becoming a true friendship. In addition, the firm offers modern infrastructure and unparalleled agility and speed.'
- 'Carolina Galvão is an extremely competent lawyer and possibly one of the country's foremost experts in real estate civil law. Her skill in successfully concluding negotiations always makes me turn to her. Carol is always available to offer sound advice and legal opinions, and her team, well-trained by her, reflects her excellence. Her warmth often wins over even opposing parties, which makes a big difference. Her attention to detail and meticulousness are beyond reproach—she is far above average in these aspects.'
- 'Overall, the team is highly capable. Carolina Galvão is very committed and technically skilled. She inspires great confidence in clients and is highly effective in mitigating risks.'
Key clients
- Idea Zarvos
- Ascenty Data Centers
- Enne Engenharia
- Ecolab Química
- Volkswagen do Brasil
- Syngenta Seeds
- Polígono Capital
- Johnson & Johnson
- SenPar Empreeendimentos Imobiliários
- Tigre Participações
- Tallento Gerenciadora
- Tecipar Empreendimentos Imobiliários Group
Work highlights
Advised Enne Engenharia on the acquisition of urban properties, their regularisation, and the legal structuring of the transaction for the development of an outlet mall.
Advised Ascenty Data Centers on new acquisitions of real estate properties for the development of data centre projects.
Advised Idea Zarvos on new acquisitions of urban real estate properties for the development of six projects.
Practice head
Carolina Galvão
Other key lawyers
Lorena Viterbo