Shopping Centers

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Greenfields

  • Advice on the acquisition and regularization of real estate for future greenfield developments.
  • Legal support for greenfield approval by public authorities.
  • Structuring and drafting of agreements with the entities that will comprise the development.
  • Corporate structuring of the greenfield to maximize revenue and minimize expenses.
  • Preparation of all necessary legal instruments for marketing rights (general rules, internal regulations, etc.).
  • Support in meetings, preparation of legal opinions, and handling of all other legal matters related to the project.

Operating Malls

  • Full-service advice from start to finish in the sale or purchase of assets.
  • Real estate regularization of the development with relevant public offices (real estate registries and/or public authorities for formation of condominiums), registration of construction and obtaining tax clearance certificates (CNDs, etc.).
  • Drafting/review of commercial contracts related to the development (grant of right of use, leases, loan-for-use agreements, advertising contracts, among others).
  • Drafting/review of service agreements for the development.
  • Legal consultancy in all practice areas that relate to the predominant activities of a shopping center.
  • Litigation in all practice areas that relate to the predominant activities of a shopping center (eviction, lease renewal, debt collection, etc.), as well as labor claims.
  • Measures for cost saving.

OUR DIFFERENTIALS

  • We have solid market experience of providing services in various areas to almost 150 shopping centers.
  • We can advise our clients from the conception of the development through all post-inauguration matters.
  • Based on many recurring situations across different clients, we have significant expertise in solving problems in the most assertive manner.
  • Our partners are thought leaders in the shopping center field, through academic discussions on the industry.
  • We are members and partners of Abrasce, the entity representing the industry nationwide.
  • We are objective in our opinions regarding legal certainty and risks involving transactions.

PRACTICE AREAS

At Severo da Costa Advogados, each practice area is structured with expertise and a strategic vision, always aiming to add value and promote the sustainable growth of our clients’ businesses.