Andersen‘s real estate team advises across the full asset lifecycle, from due diligence and investment structuring to zoning, licensing, development and asset management. Gonçalo Rhodes Sérgio is noted for his work in complex urban development matters, while Mariana Abreu regularly assists with asset management and transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing and financing of commercial, residential and mixed-use properties. Bernardo Silveira focuses on real estate deals across all asset classes, including shopping centres, retail parks, office buildings, residential developments and tourism projects. The team was strengthened by the arrival of Filipe Pimenta, following the integration of PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda e Associados.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Bernardo Silveira demonstrates extensive knowledge in various fields and is always available to help, meeting all deadlines requested by the client.’
- ‘Bernardo Silveira – I value his availability, competence, and proactivity.’
- ‘An in-depth knowledge of urban planning and construction laws; they go beyond what is required, are always available, and excellent in one-to-one interactions with counterparts.’
- ‘This firm is particularly interesting for its agility and close relationship with the client.’
- ‘First and foremost, Andersen offers a highly personalised service, very efficient response times, and extensive, up-to-date know-how in the real estate sector. Their professionalism, transparency in billing, and readiness to find solutions truly stand out.’
- ‘Bernardo Silveira has been a great help, negotiating on our behalf where language limitations existed. He resolved problems with a fantastic light touch, reducing tension in negotiations without ever sounding aggressive.’
Key clients
- Advenis Reim (SCPI Elialys)
- Union Investment Real Estate GmbH
- Proeza Total (Gestilar Group)
- Rega Energy
- Grupo Martinhal
- Confia Capital (Grupo Arcos 21)
- ARD – Investment & Development, SL
- Grupo Overbuilding
- Colares Capital
- My Storage, Unipessoal, Lda.
- Alternative & Logistics Fund - FCR
- Exclusivescenery (Gestilar Group)
Work highlights
Advised the French fund SCPI Elialys, a collective investment entity managed by Advenis - Real Estate Investment Management, on its first property acquisition in Portugal.
Advising Overbuilding throughout the negotiation and execution of various real estate transactions and projects.
Representing the joint venture formed by ARD Investment & Development and Ibervalles in the acquisition of Hotel Cascais Miragem in Portugal.
Practice head
Mariana Abreu; Gonçalo Rhodes Sérgio; Bernardo Silveira
Other key lawyers
Filipe Pimenta