At MATLAW, we pride ourselves on being a highly specialised law firm in real estate transactions in Portugal, covering residential, commercial, and rural markets. Additionally, we support our clients with matters related to taxation, immigration, and Portuguese nationality, often linked to real estate investments, relocation of people and expansion of businesses to Portugal.
With offices in Lisbon and the Algarve, we provide tailored legal services to clients worldwide, combining in-depth local expertise with a global perspective.
Many of our clients, whether corporate or individuals, trust us to manage their processes (often fully remotely), including property purchases, sales, financing (for acquisition and/or development), corporate structuring and housekeeping (real estate corporate services), tax planning, urban planning, territorial development, licensing, and project execution.
We also handle succession planning, inheritance distribution, property capitalization (lease, sale-lease-back), and all kind of disputes related to real estate transactions, assets splitting, development and construction disputes, real estate brokerage disputes, tax disputes, as well as to the enforcement of real estate assets in the context of debt recovery.
Our proven ability to efficiently execute transactions remotely, paired with our knowledge of the real estate sector, commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and independency, positions us as a trusted partner for global clients seeking security and excellence in the Portuguese market.
Real Estate Transactions (conveyancing)
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property ownership from one party to another, ensuring that the buyer obtains a clean title to the property and that all legal, regulatory, and financial obligations are met.
Real Estate Development: construction & sectorial contracts
At MATLAW, we provide comprehensive legal support for real estate development, covering every stage from land acquisition to construction and final sale.
Real estate development: planning & regulatory
We provide expert legal consultancy in urban planning, land use, and the permits required for new commercial and residential buildings, including rehabilitation projects.
Real Estate Capitalization: Residential and Non-Residential Lease; Tourism Projects
We also offer comprehensive legal services for all aspects related to the capitalization of real estate in Portugal.
Project Financing
Most investors seek financing in Portugal to buy real estate. We guide them throughout the financing processes, the applicable terms, conditions and collaterals, interact with the Banks or lenders involved and represent throughout financing transactions.
Tax advice and real estate
Buying and selling property in Portugal, as well as relocating to the country, are significant decisions that can have considerable tax implications.
Corporate Real Estate
Real estate investments are often carried out through corporate vehicles (SPV’s), being it companies or private investment funds.
Inheritance & Family Law
Our Clients count on us to assist them with succession planning, namely for their assets located in Portugal (namely through Wills and life donations), as well as to handle negotiation and registration processes of estate splitting of deceased persons (succession proceedings).
Arbitration & litigation
When conflicts fail to be solved by extra- judicial means, we support and represent our Clients in judicial and arbitration proceedings.
Portuguese Residency & Citizenship
We support our Clients in all kinds of immigration & relocation related matters.