Lefosse Advogados advises real estate investment funds, developers, and corporate clients on both direct and indirect real estate investments, as well as on matters related to project development and asset management. The real estate team operates in close collaboration with the firm’s energy, agribusiness, banking and finance, and corporate and M&A practices to complement its ‘in-depth knowledge of the sector’. The team is particularly active in the purchase and sale of rural and logistics real estate assets. Practice head Andrea Caliento is highly regarded for her ’deep and refined legal knowledge’ in a wide array of real estate transactions. Mariana Rodrigues, whose areas of expertise include asset deals in the commercial and residential sectors, Henrique Miguel, a name to note for M&A, capital markets and property regularisation issues, and Beatriz Martins are also key contacts in the team.
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Testimonials
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‘Lefosse's excellence in real estate law is characterised by its ability to handle complex and sensitive cases, always maintaining the trust of clients and ensuring satisfactory results.’
‘The team stands out for its availability, efficiency and competence, offering highly qualified and strategic legal support. With in-depth knowledge of the sector, the team conducts complex operations with precision and agility, ensuring security and innovative solutions for its clients. In addition, the proactive approach and attention to detail reinforce the firm's excellence in the real estate area, making it a reference in the market.’
‘We have the support of Andréa Caliento, especially in more complex and critical real estate situations. They are all excellent professionals!’
'They take the time to understand specific objectives and challenges, proposing tailored solutions that generate positive results. The team demonstrates great negotiation and conflict resolution skills, always seeking the best alternative for the client.'
‘Partner Mariana Rodrigues is a distinguished professional, recognised for her in-depth knowledge of the sector, combining legal expertise with a strategic and practical vision. Her availability and commitment ensure close and efficient service, always focused on the needs of clients. In addition, her exceptional technical ability and attention to detail make her a reference in conducting complex operations with safety and excellence.’
- 'Lefosse is a highly prepared and sharp law firm that successfully combines the technical rigour of various legal fields with creativity and innovation. In other words, the firm operates at the forefront of the legal market, bringing together a brilliant team, multidisciplinary strategies, and client-focused experiences. It establishes practical, solution-oriented relationships that untie knots, offer disruptive solutions, and deliver sophisticated legal excellence.'
- 'Within the diverse and engaging real estate team, I would highlight lawyer Andréa Caliento, who works directly with us. Caliento is a well-trained lawyer, detail-oriented, humanistic, and always available for the client's needs. Her deep and refined legal knowledge is matched by her sharp problem-solving skills, in sync with the best of the legal profession in the country.'
- 'I would recommend Henrique Miguel - dedication to our operations, quality of service, level of expertise, and the urgency with which he handles each matter.'
- 'Lefosse is a full-service law firm capable of assisting us with a wide range of matters. The service provided is of the highest quality. The Lefosse real estate team, led by partner Andréa Caliento, provides comprehensive services. The team works collaboratively and operates globally to provide seamless services.'
- 'A special mention goes to partner Andréa Caliento - always attentive and dedicated to delivering top-notch service. Her in-depth knowledge of the businesses we operate in, her attentiveness to legislative developments and updates, and her team leadership are unquestionably above the market standard. That's why we always rely on Lefosse's real estate team to support us in important transactions.'
Key clients
- Instituto Nacional de Processamento de Embalagens Vazias – Inpev
- Hedge Brasil Shopping Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário
- Prisma Real Estate
- Log Commercial Properties e Participações S.A.
- Suzano S.A.
- FGC (Fundo Garantidor Solidário)
- Alianza Investimentos Imobiliários
- Syngenta Proteção e Cultivo
- ADM – Archer Daniels Midland
- SIGMA Lithium
- Monica Agropecuária e Empreendimentos Imobiliários Ltda
- Lubrizol do Brasil Aditivos
- Scala Data Centers
- Móbile Escola Prática de Estudos Elementares S.A.
- Marfrig Global Foods S.A.
- Companhia Agrícola e Pastoril Fazenda Rio Pardo
- LP Administradora de Bens
- Brasilagro Companhia Brasileira de Propriedades Agrícolas
- Tivio Capital
- Capitânia Investimentos
Work highlights
Advised Log Commercial Properties e Participações S.A. on the sale of nine logistics assets to the Real Estate Fund BTG Pactual LOGCP FII, created jointly with BTG, which constitutes in an approximately R$2bn deal.
Advises XP Log Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário - FII on the acquisition of 100% of the issued capital stock of Rec Gravataí S.A. and the indirect acquisition of a logistics warehouse, in the city of Gravataí, state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Andréa Caliento
Other key lawyers
Mariana Rodrigues; Henrique Miguel; Beatriz Martins