Pinheiro Neto Advogados advises both developers and investors on corporate, capital markets, regulatory and litigation matters involving rural properties, shopping centres and hotels. A ‘top choice’ for complex transactions, the team is praised for ’finding pragmatic solutions to complex problems’ in the context of property acquisitions, financings, public offerings of real estate-backed securities, joint ventures, leasing and construction matters. Luciano Garcia Rossi leads the practice from São Paulo, advising on a range of transactional, development, construction and financing matters. Also in São Paulo, Fábio Rocha Pinto e Silva draws on his ‘deep technical knowledge and extensive professional experience’ to provide ’innovative and complex solutions’ in real estate transactional matters. Franco Musetti Grotti is especially active advising real estate investment funds and financial investors, while Marianna Morselli handles a combination of construction, leasing and transactional mandates.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The team is highly receptive and creative in finding pragmatic solutions to complex problems. Luciano quickly grasps the client’s constraints. The team's work is excellent.'
- 'Pinheiro Neto is our top choice for complex real estate transactions (equity and financing). This partnership is key to our success in more sophisticated transactions, always with innovative solutions.'
- 'Luciano Rossi, who heads the real estate practice, is highly accessible, has a deep understanding of his clients' limitations, and is always available. Working with him is a pleasure.'
- 'Fábio Rocha Pinto e Silva is our main partner in transactions requiring innovative and complex solutions. His deep technical knowledge, combined with extensive professional experience, is a critical differentiator in our field. He is a hands-on partner, always involved in the matters, which further sets him apart.'
- 'The real estate team at Pinheiro Neto brings together strong skills in transactional work. It is a team with sound judgment regarding legislative and regulatory innovations, offering useful recommendations that add value to clients’ businesses.'
- 'Fabio Rocha is a new partner in the team who has always stood out in the transactions we have been involved in. From the beginning of our relationship, his work has been marked by excellence and by good and practical recommendations in complex situations. After many years of working together, Fabio became a partner in the area and secured us as loyal clients of the firm due to his skill.'
Key clients
- Brookfield Property Group
- PBG (Portobello Group)
- aDryada
- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)
- Macquarie Crop Partners
- Pátria Real Estate
- Proterra
- Goodman
- Equinix Data Centers
- Goldman Sachs
- Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments)
- XP Asset Managemen
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Luciano Rossi
Other key lawyers
Franco Musetti Grotti; Fábio Rocha Pinto e Silva; Marianna Morselli; Paula Arrivabene Maino