Highlighted for its ‘in-depth knowledge’ of the real estate market and legislation, Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados ’acts for individuals, construction companies, developers and financial investors’ in both advisory and contentious real estate matters. The team stands out for its solid credentials in construction disputes, while also bringing significant experience in property acquisitions and sales, and the structuring of residential, industrial, urban and rural projects. The practice is led by Marcelo Terra, described by clients as ‘the foremost authority on real estate law’, alongside Guilherme Caffaro Terra, a key contact for real estate transactions; José Carlos Baptista Puoli, who focuses on judicial and arbitration proceedings; and public and land use law specialist Francisco Ribeiro Gago. All are based in São Paulo.
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Testimonials
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‘Technical team prepared to meet market demands.’
'A leading firm in the field.'
'Trust, ethics, and in-depth knowledge of real estate legislation and the market.'
'Highly specialised in real estate matters.'
'Marcelo Terra and Guilherme Terra are key figures at the firm and deliver excellent work.'
'Marcelo Terra is the foremost authority on real estate law. Marcella Martins Montandon is a reference in urban law. Débora Lúcia Tiemy Sato de Moura and Guilherme Terra are references in real estate law.'
Key clients
- Brookfield
- Construtora Andrade Gutierrez
- Pátria Investimentos
- Cury Construtora
- Cyrela
- Prologis
- Tecnisa
- GTIS Partners
- Setin
- Kinea
- Itaú Unibanco
- Cubeinc (QUAD Real Estate)
Work highlights
Representing GTIS Partners in ongoing negotiations with the Public Prosecutor's Office aiming to end a lawsuit by agreement.
Advised BSP Empreendimentos Imobiliários n a public-interest civil action filed by a homeowners' association challenging future residential development.
Advised Pátria Renda Urbana - Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário on the acquisition of 13 real properties with a combined value over R$600m.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Marcelo Terra; Guilherme Caffaro Terra; José Carlos Baptista Puoli; Francisco Ribeiro Gago
Other key lawyers
Marcella Montandon; Débora Lúcia Tiemy Sato de Moura