Widely recognised for its longstanding presence in the real estate sector, Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados acts for individuals, construction companies, developers and financial investors in the gamut of contentious and advisory real estate matters. In addition to its strong track record in high-stakes disputes involving real estate contracts, and environmental, notary and land use laws, the team also has significant experience in the acquisition and sale of properties, the structuring of residential, industrial, urban and rural projects, and complex financings in the real estate space, including securitisations. Founding partner Marcelo Terra is 'a reference in the sector' for real estate transactions. This is also a key area of expertise for Guilherme Caffaro Terra, while José Carlos Baptista Puoli specialises in real estate disputes, and Francisco Ribeiro Gago focuses on land use and public law. Natália Japur advises on the implementation of real estate developments, construction contracts, lease agreements and transactions.
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‘The Duarte Garcia Real Estate team delivers excellent quality work. With vast experience in the market, they always bring their notes very well based on technical bases and jurisprudence surveys on the topics.'
‘I think that everyone I have had the opportunity to work with is very qualified. Francisco Ribeiro Gago conducts agendas very well in meetings with critical issues.'
‘Excellent performance. In my opinion, #1 in the real estate market. I also highlight the team that works in the area of urban law.
‘Marcelo Terra is the big name in real estate law. A reference in the sector. In addition to having enormous knowledge, he is creative, attentive and always works diligently. I highlight the partners Francisco Gago and Gabriela Aidar: both are very technical, and extremely close to the client.'
‘The firm has excellent credibility with various public bodies. It presents innovative solutions, especially in the difficulties we have in interpreting revisions to urban legislation.'
‘Continues to have extremely good delivery, in addition to professionals who stand out for their technical and market knowledge.'
‘Marcelo Terra - Certainly the professional with the greatest technical knowledge in the market.'
Key clients
- Brookfield
- Construtora Andrade Gutierrez
- Credit Suisse Hedging Griffo
- Cury Construtora
- Cyrela
- Prologis
- Tecnisa
- GTIS Partners
- Setin
- Itaú
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Practice head
Marcelo Terra; Guilherme Caffaro Terra; José Carlos Baptista Puoli; Francisco Ribeiro Gago
Other key lawyers
Natália Japur; Gabriela Braz Aidar