The ‘reliable and responsive’ real estate team at PLMJ is adept at handling significant real estate transactions and construction matters, with a particular emphasis on asset and real estate portfolio deals for large Portuguese and international investors. Jointly led by Francisco Lino Dias and Teresa Madeira Afonso, the team advises on a wide array of matters across the residential, commercial and tourism segments. Afonso, a key contact for investment funds, leverages her M&A background to advise on corporate real estate and restructuring matters, while Dias assists developers and investors with land acquisitions, lease negotiations, and contract structuring. Sérgio Teixeira is commended for his work with major hotel chains and retailers. Following the recent integration of RRP Advogados and boutique Sofia Galvao Advogados, Ricardo Reigada Pereira, a name to note for major real estate investors and developers alike, and Sofia Galvão, an authority in urban planning, joined the firm in July 2024. Sofia Gomes da Costa is no longer at the firm.
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‘The team has been commercially minded and problem-solving throughout a transaction that presented many challenges to overcome. Their can-do culture was critical to our success.’
‘Ricardo Reigada Pereira and his team, notably Hélder Santos Correia, were prepared to do what was necessary to successfully close the transaction. The team's deep knowledge and experience alongside their creative, problem-solving approach was fundamental to our success. ’
‘They are reliable, responsive and have a deep knowledge of the market. They are true problem-solvers.’
‘Francisco Lino Dias is a very good negotiator and always finds a suitable solution to any issue that arises along the way.’
'Francisco Lino Dias and Abel Barbosa de Mendonça have worked well with my team for many years and their support is a great help to our work in Portugal. They are always contactable and just go that extra mile to get stuff done.’
‘The team has been providing us with services for over 30 years, always with a level of availability, speed and quality that exceed our expectations.'
'Francisco was always involved in all stages of the transaction in question, always expressing availability and interest. It was, without a doubt, a fundamental element in unlocking several deadlocks that arose throughout the negotiation.'
'Teresa Madeira Afonso and her team produced a pragmatic view of the case under analysis that proved to be very useful to prepare a company and real estate assets for sale.'
Key clients
- Arrow Global Group Limited
- Banco BTG Pactual
- Barclays Bank
- Commerz Real Group
- Discovery
- ECS
- Grupo SIL
- H&M
- Incus Capital Advisors
- Inspired Education Group
Work highlights
- Advised Minor on the sale of the capital of a company that controls a large hotel group in the Algarve.
- Advised Fundo VIP – Valores e Investimentos Prediais, Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário Aberto (represented by its management company SILVIP – Sociedade Gestora de Organismos de Investimento Coletivo, S.A.), on the purchase of a unit in the Alegro Montijo shopping centre, where the Continente Montijo hypermarket is currently operating.
- Advised Inspired Education Group on the purchase of a plot of land in Cascais of approximately 40,300 sqm, from the Municipality of Cascais, to develop a new school.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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
Francisco Lino Dias; Teresa Madeira Afonso
Other key lawyers
Sofia Galvão; Ricardo Reigada Pereira; Abel Barbosa de Mendonça; Sérgio Teixeira; Hélder Santos Correia; Tamara Martins da Fonseca