Deloitte Legal TELLES advises international and national clients on urban planning and land use matters, including building permits, licence agreements, allotment of land and urbanisation contracts. Pedro Almeida e Sousa brings extensive experience in land development and advises on significant commercial, housing and tourism projects. Frederico Styliano Reis is another name to note for urban planning and construction law.
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Testimonials
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- ‘It has one of the only lawyers in the country specialising in urban planning and land management, which is extremely useful in my line of business.’
- ‘I recommend partner Pedro Almeida e Sousa and associate Frederico Styliano Reis, whose capabilities in the area of urban planning and land management I greatly value. They have in-depth knowledge in this specialised field, making their support essential for real estate development.’
- ‘We have worked with the team for several years because they provide comprehensive support across various areas of law, particularly urban planning, where we have several ongoing projects. The team includes professionals at different levels of seniority, all with high technical knowledge and expertise.’
- ‘The service provided by the firm has enormous added value for our organisation, analysing each issue with a broad and integrated vision, carefully considering tax, urban planning, and legal implications.’
- ‘It stands out in the market for its expertise in urban planning and tax classification in urban operations, always remaining well-informed in a constantly changing legal landscape.’
- ‘In urban planning and land management, the firm has a level of knowledge and regulatory awareness that I consider above average. Their close contact, availability, adaptability, and responsiveness make them practically irreplaceable for us.’
Key clients
- THOMAS & PIRON
- SONAE GROUP
- RAR – IMOBILIÁRIA, S. A.
- DOMUS VI GROUP – GERIAVI
- SIS (SKTO) GROUP
- ALTIS GROUP
- JUST STAY HOTELS
- HOTTI HOTEIS GROUP
- SUPERBOCK GROUP
- NELSON QUINTAS IMOBILIÁRIA
- NORS, S.A.
- EIFFAGE
Work highlights
Advised THOMAS & PIRON on a complex urban planning operation for a major allotment in Loures, including the delimitation of the Execution Unit for a project comprising nearly 760 apartments, 9,000 sqm of commercial areas, and 30,000 sqm of green and leisure spaces.
Advised TAGA URBANIC on a complex urban planning operation in Porto, including the delimitation of the Execution Unit for the implementation of the UOPG 3 Operation Planning and Management Unit and the subsequent allotment.
Advised RAR Group on a complex urban planning operation in Porto, including negotiation of the Urban Development Contract and delimitation of the Execution Unit for the implementation of the UOPG 1 Operation Planning and Management Unit and the subsequent allotment.
Lawyers
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
Pedro Almeida e Sousa
Other key lawyers
Frederico Styliano Reis