KLA Advogados is frequently engaged by leading domestic and international clients, who turn to the real estate practice for support throughout all stages of purchase and sale transactions, as well as the development, funding and regularisation of urban and rural properties. In collaboration with the wider corporate, environmental, capital markets, tax and litigation teams, the practice also handles joint ventures, securitisation of real estate receivables and property litigation matters. The team is jointly led by Pedro Cortez, a leading figure in the real estate and urban development market; Mariana Cortez, who handles a host of real estate transactional and contractual matters; Tomaz Matheus, who excels in the structuring of multi-use developments; Rodrigo Pontes, a specialist in property registry and notarial law; Luanda Backheuser, a name to note for rural and agribusiness matters; and Livia Maria Siviero Bittencourt Huh, who focuses on capital markets deals.
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Testimonials
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‘The real estate team provides a complete service in transactions, has good contact with the company's internal technical areas and can anticipate demands before they are requested. They have the ability to own the project, which makes life much easier for the in-house legal department. They can involve other areas of the firm in a fluid manner.’
‘Carla Fernandes is a very well-rounded professional. She is excellent at negotiating contracts, has a great ability to adapt, is extremely helpful and always available. In addition, she has extensive knowledge of real estate law and real estate transactions.’
'KLA delivers a top-quality service. The active involvement of partner Livia Siviero Bittencourt Huh is a significant differentiator for us as clients.'
'Livia Siviero Bittencourt Huh is a very hands-on partner, with deep legal knowledge, flexibility, and a multidisciplinary understanding of the businesses we operate in.'
Key clients
- Cia. Brasileira de Distribuição (Pão de Açúcar e Extra)
- Suzano
- Radar Propriedades Agrícolas
- Brasilwood Reflorestamento
- BTG Pactual
- Pátria Investimentos
- CY Capital
- Vila 11
- Goodstorage Holding Participações S.A
- Sendas Distribuidora (Assaí Atacadista)
- CSHG - Credit Suisse Hedging-Griffo
- Hotelaria Accor
Work highlights
Advised Pão de Açúcar on transactions involving its headquarters, with a total value R$374m.
Assisted LMEstate with the sale of a property located in São Paulo to Cy Capital for real estate development, with a total value of R$61.92m.
Advised Morro Azul Empreendimentos Imobiliários Ltda. on the negotiation of a stake transfer in a large-scale real estate development project in São Paulo.
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Practice head
Pedro Cortez; Mariana Cortez; Tomaz Matheus; Rodrigo Pontes; Luanda Backheuser; Livia Siviero Bittencourt Huh
Other key lawyers
Patricia Barros; Carla Fernandes