With notable strength in the structuring of real estate transactions, Tauil & Chequer Advogados is regularly turned to by domestic and foreign clients seeking assistance with the purchase and sale of real estate assets, the formation of joint ventures for project development, and the securitisation of real estate receivables. In addition to its solid credentials in real estate investments, the team is also adept in sale-leaseback agreements, contractual issues, regularisation procedures and the development of industrial, residential and commercial projects. Practice head José Paulo Marzagão 'stands out for his proficiency in real estate issues associated with complex projects'. Ludmila Arruda Braga is a reference for real estate transactions, while Jessica Queiroz marries a wealth of experience in the real estate sector with in-depth knowledge of the financial and capital markets in Brazil.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team served us in a very professional and committed manner. José Paulo Marzagão stands out for his proficiency in real estate issues associated with complex projects.'
‘Excellent knowledge in different areas (real estate, tax and corporate).'
‘The team understands in detail the functioning of our company's operating segment, as well as the particularities of structure, process and DNA of our operations. The partners have direct and constant involvement in all demands, regardless of the complexity, and the level of service from the entire team is the same, high, regardless of which professional is allocated.'
‘José Paulo Marzagão and Jessica Queiroz bring the dose of confidence and expertise necessary to develop any type of project.'
Key clients
- GIC
- Brookfield Participações S.A.
- Companhia Melhoramentos
- VBI Real Estate Gestão de Carteiras Ltda
- Barzel Properties
- BR Partners
- Tishman Speyer Properties
- SPX Gestão de Recursos
- Autonomy Investimentos
- Planta Consultoria Imobiliária S.A
Work highlights
Assisted Brookfield with the formation of a partnership with JFL Realty for the acquisition, lease and management of residential real estate developments (multifamily) for high income customers and with the acquisition jointly with JFL from BR SP Participações of the residential units of Condomínio Parque da Cidade at Av. das Nações Unidas in the city of São Paulo-SP, located in the same building of Hotel JW Marriott.
Assisted Companhia Melhoramentos with the formation of a partnership with Prologis for the development of logistic real estate developments in a property located in Franco da Rocha-SP, with a land area higher than 1million sqm.
Advised Barzel on the structuring of a sale and lease back of eight real estate properties held by Carrefour group in Brazil (four distribution centers and four Atacadão stores) and the structuring of the financing for the acquisition of such real estate properties through the issuance of real estate credit backed securities (CRIs).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
José Paulo Marzagão
Other key lawyers
Ludmila Arruda Braga; Jessica Queiroz; Maria Carolina Gimenez