Experienced team specialised in transactional real estate matters, supported by corporate law strength. Advises on real estate M&A, joint ventures and portfolio transactions. Offers expertise in urban planning, with highlighted skill in rehabilitation for investment in residential and commercial property. Also advises on the acquisition of land plots for hotels, office space and industrial developments. Sources appreciate the practice's skill in this area, calling it "a great team and very efficient."

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados is increasingly advising private equity funds on real estate transactions. In a particular work highlight, the team acted for Oaktree European Principal Fund III in purchasing land and buildings for residential use. Filipa Arantes Pedroso and Rita Ferreira Vicente often work together with the firm’s planning and environment teams.

Department head Filipa Arantes Pedroso regularly assists clients with major real estate transactions, such as asset and share deals, sale and leasebacks and tourism projects. She is lauded by sources for her "global comprehension and deep understanding of the national and international real estate sector."

Rita Ferreira Vicente has expertise in the development of office parks, shopping centres and negotiating real estate contracts. Clients describe her as "on the ball and available." Recently, she advised ING on the financing of a EUR79 million term loan granted to refinance the development of Alegro Setúbal Shopping Centre.