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Dias Carneiro Strengthens Real Estate Practice With the Addition of New Partners
Dias Carneiro Advogados is pleased to announce the arrival of partners José Paulo Marzagão, Jessica Nunes de Queiroz and Maria Carolina Gelmetti Gimenez, who will join partner Paulo Afonso Tavares Rodrigues in the firm’s Real Estate practice, further reinforcing the firm capability to deliver unmatched expertise, strategic insight in real estate projects.
Widely acclaimed as trailblazers in Brazil’s real estate market, José Paulo Marzagão, Jessica Nunes de Queiroz and Maria Carolina Gelmetti Gimenez stand at the forefront of innovation in real estate finance. They have pioneered sophisticated financial structures — including introducing the Built-to-Suit framework in Brazil — setting new benchmarks for excellence in the industry.
Recognized year after year by leading international rankings such as Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, Lexology, and Leaders League, they are recognized as a leading trusted counsels for complex, high-value transactions.
“We believe Dias Carneiro is fully aligned with the principles that have guided our team’s trajectory over the years, and we are confident this will be a highly successful partnership,” says Jessica Nunes de Queiroz, Partner.
The arrival of this team strengthens the firm’s strategy of sustainable and strategic growth, expanding its ability to deliver cutting-edge legal solutions in an increasingly dynamic sector.
“José Paulo, Jessica and Maria Carolina join an already established practice in our firm. They will consolidate our Real Estate practice as one of the leading in the market, increasing our delivery capacity on a rising demand market, including in financial operations involving real estate development and acquisition structures capable of addressing complex financing needs,” says Co-managing partner Antonio Amendola. He also highlighted the importance of this expansion: “Brazil’s real estate market requires a multidisciplinary and highly coordinated legal approach. Strengthening our team reflects our commitment to providing full-service, business-oriented solutions to our clients. Bringing them into the firm is a natural step in Dias Carneiro’s vision for strategic growth—empowering clients with exceptional legal capabilities while expanding a team of highly qualified professionals who share our purpose and commitment to excellence”.