Cuatrecasas’ real estate and town planning practice, led by Nuno Sá Carvalho, advises on M&A, development, and redevelopment matters across residential, office, retail, logistics, tourism, energy, student and senior living, and industrial assets. Sá Carvalho is noted for his work on acquisitions and project development, while Sara Quaresma, praised for her 'excellent knowledge of the market and stakeholders', guides domestic and international clients through sales, purchases and developments, including major retail, office, logistics and renewable projects. Sofia Gomes da Costa adds expertise in structured finance and portfolio transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Preparation and organisation for each meeting, the quality of the work produced, namely the robustness of the contracts drawn up, and support in discussions with the other party made the team stand out.’
- ‘Sara Quaresma is a tireless worker; the quality of her work is always top-notch, and she's always available to provide support, even under tight deadlines.’
- ‘The firm has been tireless in working alongside us to resolve both legal and commercial issues, being a close ally in our business dealings and transactions. They are a partner who is part of our daily lives, with regular interaction, and I consider them a partner in our activity.’
- ‘Sara Quaremsa: tireless, with excellent knowledge of the market and stakeholders, she is always someone we consult before starting a project, and someone we often count on to intervene on our side, even in commercial/business matters.'
Key clients
- Maya Private Capital Investments
- Kronos
- Arrow
- Bedrock Capital
- Blackstone/Logicor Europe
- Cerberus Capital Investments
- Diamond Resorts
- Discovery Land Company
- El Corte Ingles (ECI) Group
- Europi Property Group
- Invesco Real Estate
- Mercan Properties
Work highlights
Advised Groupement Les Mosquetaires on the sale of 49% of Alcapredial, which owns the real estate portfolio of Groupement Les Mosquetaires in Portugal, to LeadCrest Capital Partners.
Advised Nhood Services Portugal on one of its most high-profile transactions consisting of Ceetrus’s sale of 50% of the Alegro Sintra Shopping Center.
Advising Arrow Global on establishing a joint venture with the Ferreira Group, aimed at acquiring and developing affordable housing projects under the “Beliving” brand.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Nuno Sá Carvalho
Other key lawyers
Sara Quaresma; Sofia Gomes da Costa; Gonçalo Nogueira