Attracting frequent mandates from international investors, funds and developers, Uría Menéndez’s real estate team is noted for steering complex development and investment projects, including corporate real estate M&A, financing, restructurings and asset licensing. Leading the practice is Rita Xavier de Brito, who excels in asset deals, development, refinancings and acquisition finance in the real estate sector, most notably concerning shopping centres, office buildings, hotels and urban redevelopments. Alexandre Pedral Sampaio handles sales, leases and development mandates, while Gonçalo Reino Pires brings deep urban planning expertise across residential, commercial and logistics projects. André Hüsgen focuses on M&A and the development of retail, office, and hotel assets.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Rita Xavier de Brito, as a partner, perfectly represents the firm’s spirit, combining sound judgement with a strong focus on finding solutions and successfully closing the deals her clients seek.’
- ‘The team demonstrates outstanding know-how in real estate and urban planning, with strong integration of urban planning considerations into transactional work.’
- ‘The real estate department of Uría Menéndez Portugal is exceptional, delivering technically strong advice that is practical, business-oriented and makes clients feel like a top priority.’
- ‘André Hüsgen and Luis Assis Teixeira are technically excellent, fully available and clearly business-oriented.’
- ‘Gonçalo Reino Pires, Alexandre Pedral Sampaio and Susana Piteira Santos demonstrate strong technical capability and deep sector knowledge.’
- ‘Alexandre Pedral Sampaio stands out for his expertise and involvement in complex matters.’
Key clients
- Slate Asset Management
- Tikehau Capital
- Corum Eurion
- Greatflags
- Tristan Capital Partners
- Davidson Kempner Capital Management / ECS Capital
- Azora European Hotel
- Meridia Capital
- King Street Capital Management, L.P.
Work highlights
Advised Slate Asset Management on the acquisition of 12 retail units let to Sonae group companies and operated as supermarkets under the “Continente” and “Continente Modelo” brands.
Advised Davidson Kempner Capital Management/ ECS Capital on the sale of the properties for the major development of the “Antas Atrium” project, located near Porto’s Dragão stadium.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Alexandre Pedral Sampaio
Practice head
Rita Xavier de Brito
Other key lawyers
Alexandre Pedral Sampaio; Gonçalo Reino Pires; André Hüsgen; Luís Assis Teixeira; Susana Piteira Santos