Azevedo Sette Advogados announced the addition of Humberto Portela as a partner in Belo Horizonte. With over 20 years of experience in Real Estate, Urban, Regulatory, and Contract Law, he brings a renowned track record and technical expertise in the legal structuring of urban and rural real estate projects, from their acquisition, conception, and approval to their regularization throughout the country.
Two other lawyers join the firm to further strengthen the Real Estate Law practice. The practice now has more than 20 professionals and is led by partners Henrique Antonelli (Belo Horizonte office), Alessandra Ganz and Rodrigo Tambuque (São Paulo office), and Juliano Tadeu Ferreira Lisboa (Brasilia).
Senior partner Fernando Azevedo Sette stated, “We are bringing added value to the already competent team of professionals at Azevedo Sette in Brazil, who share our philosophy of providing exceptional client service. We are very pleased and confident that the new partner and the lawyers will contribute significantly to the firm’s continued and sustainable growth.”
Humberto Portela is recognized by the international guides Chambers Brazil, The Legal 500 and Leaders League as a highly qualified professional and a leading figure in the practice of Real Estate and Urban Law.
The Real Estate Advisory team at Azevedo Sette Advogados focuses on ensuring the legal security of real estate transactions and related matters, protecting clients’ rights to successfully close deals. Their work aims to protect clients by mitigating or reducing risks and ensuring the legality of the transaction.
