Miguel Marques dos Santos
Miguel Marques dos Santos
Miguel Marques dos Santos joined VdA in 2017. He is Partner and Head of Practice of Real Estate & Planning, Miguel has been working in Real Estate, Urban Planning and Tourism, providing legal advice to both national and foreign investors and developers, and was involved in some of the major real estate transactions in Portugal in recent years.
Miguel focuses his practice on: purchase, sale and lease of real property; overall follow-up of real estate projects (commercial, housing and tourist projects); architect, engineering, project management and construction supervision services agreements; works contracts (new construction and building rehabilitation); horizontal property; urban, tourist and commercial licensing; real estate and urban planning due diligences.
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers - Construction Law - 2022
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers - Real Estate Law - 2018
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers - Real Estate Law - 2015
Law Degree, Catholic University of Lisbon School of Law.
Lecturer on the Postgraduation Course in Real Estate Law, at the Law School of Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa (2010 and 2011).
Lecturer on the Postgraduation Course in Real Estate Law, at Centro de Investigação de Direito Privado, da Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa (2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024).
Partner and Head of the Real Estate and Urban Planning Practice Group at Garrigues Portugal between 2005 and October 2016.
Founding partner of Leónidas, Matos & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados (2001-2005).
Founding partner of Roquette, Vaz Pinto & Marques dos Santos, Sociedade de Advogados (1996-2000).
Authored and co-authored several books and articles for specialty magazines:
- Co-authored “Arrendamento Urbano - 50 Respostas Essenciais”, book published by Vida Imobiliária, 2014
- Co-authored “The Property Handbook” in partnership with CBRE, 2013 to 2019 editions
- “Doing Business 2010 - Comparing Regulation in 183 Economies”, Contributor, co-published by the World Bank“
- Doing Business 2009 - Comparing Regulation in 181 Economies” Contributor, co-published by the World Bank
- Co-authored “ENERGIA 2007”, book published by Affinitas, 2007
- Co-authored “Direito & Imobiliário 50 Respostas Essenciais”, book published by SIL - Vida Imobiliária, 2006
Portuguese Bar Association.
Member of Ad Urbem – Association for the Development of the Planning and Construction Law.
Portuguese, English, Spanish.
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Chambers Europe
Real Estate - Band 1
Band 1"I have never seen such an efficient lawyer as Miguel." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Real Estate and Construction - Tier 1
Hall Of Fame
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Chambers Europe
Real Estate - Band 1
Band 1"Miguel Marques dos Santos has significant market knowledge and experience. He is a resourceful negotiator, technically innovative and has the capacity to view the full picture with great deal-making skills; He helps clients with excellent negotiation and communication skills. He is one of the most outstanding lawyers we have met." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Real Estate and Construction - Tier 1
Hall of Fame
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Chambers Europe
Real Estate - Band 1
Band 1"He has an excellent ability to present and integrate legal issues to the investor's perspective." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Real Estate and Construction - Tier 1
Hall of Fame"Miguel Marques dos Santos is our lawyer of reference for complex issues. He is an excellent advisor with an integrated business vision and in-depth knowledge of the market and its main players."
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Chambers Europe
Real Estate - Band 1
Band 1"He is very diligent, has a 360-degree vision on all aspects of the transaction and has a very strong business sense as well." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Real Estate and Construction - Tier 1
Hall of Fame / Recommended LawyersPortugal | Hall of Fame - Hall of Fame
Real Estate and construction
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Chambers Europe
Real Estate - Band 1
Band 1"Thoughtful advice" "Strong negotiation skills and deep market knowledge." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Real Estate and Construction - Tier 1
Leading Individuals / Recommended LawyersPortugal | Hall of Fame - Hall of Fame
Real Estate and construction