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Real Estate Finance, Real Estate and Infrastructure

Structuring of real estate developments, real estate finance and infrastructure contracts, from land acquisition to asset operation.

Practice fronts

  • 01Real estate developments
  • 02Real estate finance
  • 03Contracts and infrastructure

24 services on this page

How we work

Real Estate Finance, Real Estate and Infrastructure with a business mindset

Real estate and infrastructure projects combine high values, long timelines and many parties. A mistake in the structure or the contract can compromise returns for years.

We advise developers, investors, funds, owners and infrastructure companies on asset acquisitions, real estate developments, subdivisions, SPVs, financing and securitization, as well as construction, lease and operation contracts.

The tax reform created a specific regime for real estate transactions, with reduced rates and deductions. We model this impact on projects and on the taxation of rents and sales.

What we do

Real Estate Finance, Real Estate and Infrastructure services

24 services led by partners, with defined scope, timeline and fees.

Real estate developments

  • Real estate development (incorporação)
  • Ring-fenced assets (patrimônio de afetação) and RET
  • SPVs for developments
  • Land subdivisions and gated lot communities
  • Timeshare (multipropriedade)
  • Retrofit and property regularization
  • Real estate due diligence
  • Termination of off-plan purchases (Law 13,786/2018)

Real estate finance

  • Real estate investment funds (FII)
  • Securitization and CRIs
  • Development financing
  • Fiduciary liens and collateral
  • Built to suit and sale and leaseback
  • Foreign investment in real estate
  • Real estate under the tax reform
  • Real estate holding companies

Contracts and infrastructure

  • Construction and EPC contracts
  • Commercial and shopping center leases
  • Concessions and public-private partnerships
  • Dispute boards
  • Zoning and environmental permits
  • Energy sector contracts
  • Construction arbitration
  • Rural land and foreign investors

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Real Estate Finance, Real Estate and Infrastructure

What is patrimônio de afetação?

It is the ring-fencing of a development’s land and revenues from the rest of the developer’s assets. It protects buyers and allows the election of the Special Taxation Regime (RET).

Can foreigners buy property in Brazil?

Urban property, as a rule, yes. The purchase of rural land by foreigners or foreign-controlled companies is limited and requires specific authorizations.

How does the tax reform affect real estate?

Real estate transactions will have a specific CBS and IBS regime, with reduced rates and deductions. The transition starts in 2027, and each project should be modeled.

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