Uría Menéndez draws on its significant M&A expertise to advise on major real estate transactions, building upon its ‘strong reputation in the real estate sector’. Its impressive client base features international investment funds and property developers with significant operations in the residential, commercial, tourism and energy sectors. Co-head Rita Xavier de Brito, who ’stands out due to her technical knowledge’, frequently advises on real estate finance, lease negotiations and land acquisitions. Noted for his significant international experience. Alexandre Pedral Sampaio excels in real estate M&A, asset development and leaseback transactions. Former co-head Francisco da Cunha Ferreira is no longer at the firm.
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  • ‘Best law firm in Portugal.’
  • 'Very experienced and knowledgeable.'

  • 'Rita Xavier de Brito stands out due to her technical knowledge and focus on closing deals.'

  • 'Alexandre Pedral Sampaio is an excellent associate who is able to hold his own in very complex negotiations with prospective tenants.'

  • 'It defends its clients’ interests by weighing up the risks and benefits, always trying to close the deal and not complicate it.'

  • ‘They are very commercially minded and have a good all-round view of the legal risks, whilst also appreciating the practical reality of the situation.’

  • 'It stands out for its good reputation, particularly at the international and Iberian level. The firm has a strong track record in the real estate sector, particularly in the transactional field.'

  • 'Rita Xavier de Brito is very cooperative, and also someone who I am very happy to have defending my interests in a negotiation.'

Kernmandanten

  • Azora
  • Davidson Kempner (UK)
  • Bondstone
  • King Street
  • Stoneshield Capital
  • Eagle (Nuveen)
  • Tikehau Capital
  • Tristan Capital Partners
  • Meridia Capital
  • Universidade Europeia

Highlight-Mandate

  • Advised Azora on the acquisition of the Praia d’El Rey Golf & Beach Resort, Óbidos, Portugal.
  • Advised the joint venture between King Street and Kronos on the sale of Palmares Ocean Living & Golf resort, in Lagos, the Algarve.
  • Advised the joint venture between TPG and RoundHill Capital on the sale via share deal of a PBSA in Campo Pequeno, Lisbon, for a record price per bed in a PBSA transaction in Portugal.

Anwält*innen

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

Führende Associates

Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.

Alexandre Pedral Sampaio

Praxisleitung

Rita Xavier de Brito

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Gonçalo Reino Pires; Pedro Teixeira de Sousa; Alexandre Pedral Sampaio