Head of Planning and co-head of Real Estate in Portugal

Bio

Sofia is Of Counsel and head of Planning and co-head of Real Estate at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo in Portugal.

She has relevant experience in urban and regional planning, environment, real estate, regulatory law, administrative law and public procurement.

She graduated in Law from Universidade de Lisboa and has two post-graduate degrees, in European Studies from the European Institute and in Juridical-Administrative Sciences from Universidade de Lisboa. Sofia also completed two specialisation courses in Public Procurement at the Lusíada University and Commercial Law from the Portuguese Bar Association.

Sofia has been recognised in the last years by prestigious legal directories such as Chambers and Partners and Legal500 as one of the leading professionals in the areas of Planning and Real Estate in Portugal.

She is a lecturer and speaker in several training courses, seminars and conferences on urban planning law, real estate law and environmental law, namely conferences on the urban regeneration; tourism developments; environmental impact assessment; environmental liability for ecological damage and Projects of Potential National Interest (PIN).

Languages

Portuguese
English

Acknowledgments

  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019

Chambers and Partners Europe 2023 – Planning Law – Portugal

"Sofia Rodrigues Nunes shows very significant knowledge in her area of work, maintains a strong sense of independence assessing and evaluating issues that are submitted to her."

The Legal 500 2022. Planning – Portugal

«We highlight Sofia Nunes and José Manuel Silva Nunes. The qualities that we highlight in both are precisely their availability, the speed in responding to the requests we make to them, as well as their respective effectiveness.»

Chambers & Partners Europe 2022. Planning – Portugal

"I want to emphasise her dedication and experience; she is committed to finding the best solutions for all challenges that arise"

The Legal 500. Planning Law

Chambers & Partners Europe 2021. Planning – Portugal

"technical knowledge and ability to dialogue and find solutions."

The Chambers Europe 2020. Planning – Portugal

"very proactive and a very good communicator."

Legal 500 2020. Planning Law – Portugal

«Sofia Rodrigues Nunes is outstanding, incredibly supportive and diligent. Her communication skills are also very notable.»

Legal 500 2020. Real Estate and Construction – Portugal

«José Manuel Silva Nunes and Sofia R. Nunes are always on top of their work, answer emails or any inquiries promptly and show dedication and commitment.»

The Chambers Europe 2019. Planning – Portugal

"strong business vision"

The Legal 500 2019. Planning Law

The Legal 500 2019. Real estate and construction

View all

Our news