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.

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados advises across the full real estate lifecycle, from corporate structuring and portfolio transactions to development, construction and asset management, with notable activity in commercial, residential, logistics, tourism and student housing projects. Practice head João Torroaes Valente focuses on mandates concerning corporate real estate, tourism and investment vehicles, covering asset classes as diverse as shopping centres, retail parks, offices, and residential projects. Rita Ferreira Vicente focuses on development, acquisitions and real estate finance, including NPL and REO transactions. João Fitas is noted for his advice on asset and share deals, often forward-funding or turnkey, and development and construction contracting.

PLMJ’s real estate offering is defined by its ability to navigate high-value, multi-asset transactions and development matters, regularly guiding domestic and international investors through acquisitions, portfolio disposals, and construction issues. Francisco Lino Dias advises across the full lifespan of logistics, office, data centre, student and residential projects, with recent activity in big-ticket real estate transactions. Lino Dias oversees the practice alongside Ricardo Reigada Pereira, who is frequently sought by clients for his experience in complex portfolio deals, sale and leaseback transactions and construction matters. Sérgio Teixeira acts for hotel groups, retailers and investors in corporate and real estate transactions, while Hélder Santos Correia focuses on M&A, forward purchases and sale-and-leasebacks.

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.

VdA’s real estate team is widely recognised for guiding major investment and development projects across Portugal, covering acquisitions, divestments, financings and large-scale construction and regeneration schemes. Department head Miguel Marques dos Santos advises both domestic and foreign investors and developers on the full range of real estate transactions, as well as development, licensing and construction arrangements. Pedro Ferreirinha is well placed to assist with acquisitions, sales, sale and leasebacks and leasing of offices, retail, hotels, and residential projects. Pedro Pereira Coutinho acts on real estate deals involving hospitality and leisure projects, construction and licensing matters, while Pedro Corrêa d’Oliveira focuses on real estate transactions, development matters and the setup of condominium structures. Lisa Ventura Lopes advises developers on commercial, residential and tourism projects from acquisition through delivery.

Abreu Advogados advises developers, funds, financial institutions and private investors on real estate transactions and development projects across Portugal, with strong capabilities in energy-related real estate, financing structures, agribusiness land deals and high-net-worth investments. Tiago Mendonça de Castro, who assists developers and institutional investors with asset and portfolio acquisitions, oversees the practice with Patrícia Viana, noted for her experience in real estate M&A and sale-and-leaseback transactions. Sara Ferraz Mendonça focuses on high-value real estate deals, asset restructuring and portfolio management mandates across the retail, office, residential and tourism spaces.

Highlighted by clients for its 'combination of technical rigour and end-to-end transactional execution', the real estate team at CMS assists domestic and international clients with asset deals, development agreements and structuring of ownership or usage rights across hotels, offices and shopping centres, as well as large industrial and commercial properties. The practice is under the joint leadership of a capable trio: João Pinheiro da Silva advises on due diligence, restructurings and construction and lease contracts; Luís Abreu Coutinho is experienced in the execution of major industrial and commercial projects and the mass regularisation of buildings; and José Manuel Silva Nunes, who is particularly active in real estate matters involving tourism projects.

Recognised for its 'commercial awareness' and 'high level of professionalism and competence', the real estate team at Garrigues Portugal assists institutional investors, developers, corporates and asset managers across the full lifecycle of real estate assets, from acquisition and structuring to development, management and exit. The practice maintains a steady flow of high-value mandates, with department head Jorge Salvador Gonçalves, noted for his 'profound knowledge in real estate' and urban planning and extensive experience in investments, asset management and project development. Miguel Menezes Da Silva handles a broad mix of residential, office, retail, logistics and hospitality transactions.

Frequently sought out for its comprehensive support on real estate transactions and development work, pbbr - Sociedade de Advogados RL advises investors, developers, lenders and construction companies across the acquisition, planning, construction, financing and asset management stages, spanning office, residential, retail, tourism and logistics assets. Pedro Pinto, who handles complex property transactions involving urban rehabilitation projects, offices, logistics platforms and mixed-use development, oversees the practice with Teresa Freire, who assists with the structuring and implementation of commercial, residential and tourism projects. Other noteworthy practitioners include Inês Carrilho, a key contact for property investors and developers, and Isabel Brazão de Castro, recognised for her work on sophisticated portfolio transactions, urban development matters and multi-phase construction projects.

CCA Law Firm’s real estate group is noted for guiding investors and developers through the acquisition, development and licensing of assets across the residential, hospitality, office, retail and industrial segments. The practice is jointly led by Madalena Azeredo Perdigão, who is experienced in real estate development matters and share and asset deals, and Tomás Assis Teixeira, who advises on private acquisitions, structured investment vehicles and tourism projects. Other key practitioners include  Vera Martinez and Raquel Sirvoicar Rodrigues, who handle leasing, planning, construction and transactional matters.

DLA Piper ABBC advises major domestic and international investors on transactional, development and financing matters across the real estate sector. Practice head Luís Filipe Carvalho is active in asset deals, construction and asset management matters spanning offices, hotels, logistics and residential projects. Paulo Anjo handles complex investments, leasing and development matters, while Cidália Correia brings expertise in registry and notary issues related to real estate investments, and Francisco Maria Rodrigues focuses on urban development and planning projects.

Linklaters’ Lisbon real estate team delivers cross-disciplinary advice across the full asset lifecycle, drawing on corporate, finance, tax, regulatory, ESG and dispute resolution capabilities. The group is well placed to advise on high-end M&A, real estate investments, as well as development, construction and finance mandates. Praised by clients for his 'great technical competence' and 'business knowledge' Diogo Plantier Santos leads the practice, advising on complex acquisitions, sale-and-leasebacks, asset management and development projects, involving a wide range of asset classes.

Active across sophisticated real estate and construction matters, Pérez-Llorca advises investors, developers and financial institutions on acquisitions, developments, financing and portfolio transactions spanning logistics, residential, office and hospitality assets. The practice is led by Evo Fernandes, who has extensive experience in asset and portfolio deals, real estate M&A and urban development. Teresa Madeira Afonso, who joined from PLMJ in July 2025, is a key contact for institutional investors, PE funds, hospitality operators and developers. Afonso Ramos Ascensão focuses on transactional, leasing and licensing work, while Francisco Mendes Amaral advises on corporate real estate matters.

SRS Legal advises on the full spectrum of real estate matters, including investment structuring, development, construction and asset management, with notable activity in the tourism, residential and commercial segments. Neuza Pereira De Campos leads the practice, guiding investment funds through due diligence and contractual negotiations. José Pinto Santos supports private and institutional investors on acquisitions, zoning and land use issues, and property due diligence.

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.

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.

Serving a broad investor and developer client base, Antas da Cunha Ecija advises across all phases of real estate projects, from acquisition and development to construction, leasing and disposal, including complex share and asset deals. Henrique Moser leads on corporate real estate and joint ventures, while João de Moraes Vaz handles regulatory and licensing matters. Mafalda Semedo Martins focuses on real estate and urban planning.

CCSL Advogados guides domestic and international clients through the acquisition, development, operation, and disposal of real estate assets. João Lemos Portugal advises on due diligence, transactional negotiation, construction agreements and licensing matters, including regulatory and urban planning issues. Mariana Alves de Melo supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, handling transactions, leasing, and permitting, with a strong practice in private client real estate matters.

TELLES fields a team that is capable of advising on a wide range of real estate matters, from lease agreements to real estate financing, litigation and corporate real estate. Pedro Almeida e Sousa specialises in real estate, construction and urban planning matters, and Miguel Nogueira Leite handles cross-border real estate mandates for companies and private clients, with a focus on Francophone countries. The firm merged with Deloitte Legal in January 2026.

Deloitte Legal advises international investors, funds, developers and financial institutions on acquisitions, project structuring, licensing, construction contracts and asset management across all asset classes, including rural properties. The group is led by Marta Gouveia Gomes, who specialises in real estate, construction, planning and tourism matters. The firm merged with TELLES in January 2026.

Miranda & Associados advises developers, investors, tourism and hospitality operators, and high-net-worth individuals on real estate deals, developments, construction, licensing and planning matters. The team is particularly active in mandates concerning commercial and residential property and leisure, hotels and tourism assets. The practice is led by Luís Borges Rodrigues, noted for his extensive experience in real estate and tourism matters. Rita Lufinha Borges left the firm in July 2025.

Active in real estate investment and development mandates, the team at Pares Advogados is a popular choice for institutional investors, PE clients, financial institutions, fund management companies and developers. Myriam Ouaki routinely advises private clients on real estate investments, while Rui Rompante focuses on real estate acquisitions, incorporation of tourism and multi-ownership developments, and lease agreements.

PRA - Raposo, Sá Miranda e Associados advises on real estate projects from acquisition and licensing through development, construction, financing and disposal. The team also demonstrates strength in real estate litigation and tourism mandates. Following the integration of PVA Legal in September 2025, Filipe Pimenta is now leading the real estate practice.