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Raquel advises both domestic and international clients in the field of Real Estate Law, supporting investment transactions, purchases and sales of real estate and other property rights, as well as commercial and residential leases. Her practice also includes advising on public tender procedures and general real estate matters, as well as urban planning and land use—key areas in the context of asset investment and enhancement.
She has developed a specialised practice in Real Estate Finance, advising a broad range of national and international clients—both borrowers and lenders—including domestic and international developers and alternative institutional investors, each with distinct risk profiles and strategic objectives. Raquel supports clients throughout the execution of their transactions, regardless of their position at the negotiating table, ensuring legal solutions tailored to the structure, scale, and nature of each project.
Recognised for her ability to navigate complex and demanding scenarios, Raquel plays an active role in helping clients achieve their goals and enhance their competitiveness in both national and international markets.
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Postgraduate Degree in Urban Planning and Environmental Law, CEDOUA – Centre for Studies in Planning, Urbanism and Environmental Law, University of Coimbra (2025)
- Master’s in Tax Law, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon (2015)
- Law Degree, University of Lisbon (2013)
Raquel joined CCA in 2019 as part of the Real Estate practice, where she currently serves as a Senior Associate.
She began her career at a national law firm and later moved into an in-house legal role at an international company focused on the management and development of shopping centres and real estate assets. Raquel then returned to private practice, first at a boutique law firm with a strong focus on corporate, tax, and real estate law, and subsequently at a leading Iberian law firm specialising in transactional and investment operations, before joining CCA.
Member of the Portuguese Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados)