The urban planning team at Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados ‘has distinguished itself over the years for its in-depth knowledge and vast experience in this area’, focusing on developing strategies for key public and private projects across the real estate, tourism and construction sectors. It regularly provides support with licensing matters, negotiations and strategic planning, under the leadership of João Tiago Silveira and João Pereira Reis. Reis is ’experienced, thoughtful and has vast knowledge in the areas of administrative law, public law and urban planning’. Silveira is an administrative law specialist. Rui Ribeiro Lima, who entered the partnership in 2023, is a licensing expert who is particularly involved in the construction sector.
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'Rui Ribeiro Lima is an example of professionalism and in-depth knowledge of urban planning.'
'João Pereira Reis is the best! He is experienced, thoughtful and has vast knowledge in the areas of administrative law, public law and urban planning.'
'Rui Ribeiro Lima is an excellent lawyer and a fantastic communicator.'
'The urban planning and territorial planning team has distinguished itself over the years for its in-depth knowledge and vast experience in this area.'
'Rui Ribeiro Lima is very pro-active and easy to get a hold of.'
'The legal service provided is characterised by quality, competence, proximity to clients and availability.'
'The team consists of respectful individuals with a high level of knowledge of local legislation. It has a good network of contacts that can be used to provide us with additional support.'
'Rui Ribeiro Lima always contributes with positive ideas and ways to move forward.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
João Tiago Silveira; João Pereira Reis
Other key lawyers
Rui Ribeiro Lima; Joana Duro