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Pedro Pinto

Pedro Pinto

Partner

Pedro is a founding partner of pbbr. He is responsible for the Real Estate area and the Commercial, Corporate and M&A area.

Details

Pedro is a founding partner of pbbr and coordinates the Real Estate area, also dedicating himself to Commercial and Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions. With over 27 years of experience, he has in-depth knowledge of the real estate market, regularly advising national and international investors, developers and financial institutions on complex transactions, with a focus on structuring, financing and regulatory issues.

He plays a central role in the strategic management of high-value projects, including urban regeneration, offices, retail, tourism, logistics platforms and mixed-use projects. He is recognised for his practical approach and strategic vision, and is pbbr's main contact for Meritas, the prestigious global alliance of independent law firms, where he actively promotes the firm's international collaboration.

Member of the Portuguese Bar Association since 1990.

Languages

English | French | Spanish

Practice Areas & Sectors

Academic Background

1988 | Degree in Law from the Universidade de Lisboa

Professional Experience

1995 – 2006 | Founding partner of the law firm Carlos Aguiar, P. Pinto & Associados

1988 - 1993 | Associate lawyer at Aguiar, Vasconcelos, F. Sá Carneiro & Associados

1988 - 1993 | Director of the Legal Department of a private commercial aviation company

Memberships & Associations

Member of the International Bar Association

Honorary President of the Portuguese-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce

Awards & Distinctions

Chambers and Partners

2026 | Real Estate | Band 2

"Pedro Pinto is an excellent lawyer."

"Pedro Pinto has a lot of experience, strong knowledge of the real estate industry and commercial approach."

"Pedro Pinto provides expert advice on real estate investments and divestments, as well as joint venture agreements. He regularly advises international clients on transactions in the Portuguese market."

2025 | Real Estate | Band 2

"Pedro Pinto is a great professional and great communicator in several languages."

Leaders League

2026 | Commercial, Corporate and M&A | Recommended
2026 | Real Estate | Highly recommended
2025 | Real Estate | Highly recommended

Best Lawyers

2026 | Real Estate | Recommended
2026 | Litigation and Arbitration | Recommended

Legal 500

2026 | Commercial, Corporate and M&A | Recommended
2026 | Real Estate | Recommended

"Pedro Pinto has extensive experience and knowledge in this area. His commercial and efficient approach allows him to analyse and resolve issues clearly and effectively."

2025 | Real Estate | Recommended

"Pinto, a key contact for investors, developers and financial institutions, applies his multidisciplinary skillset to advise on real estate investments,"

 

IFLR 1000

2025 | Banking, Finance and Capital Markets | Highly Regarded
2025 | Commercial, Corporate and M&A | Highly Regarded