Combining ‘technical excellence’ with a ’practical approach’, Cescon Barrieu advises developers, lenders, real estate investment funds and large corporations on a wide range of real estate transactions, with a particular focus on the acquisition and sale of real estate assets. The practice is recognised for its ‘exceptional command’ of asset regularisation, financing, and capital markets deals and stands out for its expertise in assisting foreign clients with rural property acquisition. The ’extremely qualified’ practice is led by São Paulo-based Marcos Lopes Prado, who focuses on real estate deals and project development, and Ivana Coelho Bomfim, who sits in the Rio de Janeiro office and shines in the structuring of complex real estate transactions. Former co-head Vinicius Martins left the firm in March 2026.
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Marcos Lopes Prado; Ivana Coelho Bomfim