Sérvulo & Associados' real estate practice advises on acquisitions, sales, development and construction matters across the tourism, commercial and retail sectors, as well as on real estate group structuring and funding arrangements. Practice head Manuel Magalhães is noted for his work with investment funds and financial institutions. Sofia Thibaut Trocado advises on real estate asset and share deals, while Manuel Henriques is active in urban planning and construction matters. Rita Lufinha Borges joined from Miranda & Associados in July 2025, bringing considerable experience in real estate transactions and urban planning.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very quick to help whenever needed and know rules inside out - Joana Pinto Monteiro is brilliant.’
  • ‘Manuel Henrique stands out for his constant availability and ability to transform legal complexity into clear solutions. His approach combines technical depth with a practical, business-oriented vision. This close and innovative support distinguishes him in the national legal market.’
  • ‘Outstanding expertise.’
  • ‘Recognised competence and experience in the field.’
  • ‘Very responsive and well informed.’

Key clients

  • BPI IMOFOMENTO – Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário Aberto
  • Bank of Portugal
  • Solinca – Health and Fitness, S.A.
  • EBUROBRITTIUM II, Sociedade Unipessoal, Lda
  • OBRANA, S.A.
  • Herdade de Monteverde, S.A.
  • Alameda de Lisboa, Real Estate, Lda.
  • Marmequer – Empreendimentos Turísticos e Imobiliários, S.A.
  • POTENTIAL SURPRISE, LDA
  • ROYAL ÓBIDOS S.A.
  • Oceânico Lusoirlandês

Work highlights

Avised BPI IMOFOMENTO, an open-ended property investment fund, managed by BPI - Gestão de Ativos, SGOIC, on the complex transaction for the acquisition, to INCUS Capital, of the Building Ramalho Ortigão 51, in a business premium location in Lisbon.
Advised the Bank of Portugal on the execution of the promissory sale and purchase agreement with a view to acquiring, from Fidelidade Property Europe, a building to be constructed in Entrecampos, on the former grounds of the Feira Popular, in Lisbon.
Advising Royal Óbidos, one of the best acclaimed tourist enterprises in the Western region of the country, with the development of their touristic project.
Practice head

Manuel Magalhães

Other key lawyers

Sofia Thibaut Trocado; Manuel Henriques; Rita Lufinha Borges; Joana Pinto Monteiro