Rita Alarcão Júdice
Joined PLMJ in 1997.
Partner in the Real Estate, Planning and Tourism practice.
About Rita
Rita is a partner in the Real Estate, Planning and Tourism practice. She has more than 20 years’ experience in acting for Portuguese and international clients in a wide range of real estate projects.
Rita has focused on real estate transactions involving investment and divestment in various types of properties including shopping centres, office buildings, hotels, logistics parks and mixed portfolios.
She structures and negotiates complex property lease and assignment agreements including sale and leaseback transactions. Rita has also advised on numerous construction projects, including hotels, office buildings and university campuses.
Academic Background
- Law degree from Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon, 1997
- Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association, 2000
Professional Background
- Partner at PLMJ since 2013
Chambers & Partners Europe 2018 – PLMJ has more lawyers than any other Portuguese law firm with top rankings
Best Lawyers recognises PLMJ as the Portuguese law firm with most 'Lawyers of the Year'
Rita Alarcão Júdice and Margarida Osório de Amorim take part in Expo Real 2017 in Munich
PLMJ has 46 lawyers recommended in Best Lawyers Portugal 2017
PLMJ partners Sofia Gomes da Costa e Rita Alarcão Júdice recognised again in WWL: Real Estate 2016
PLMJ advised CBRE GIP on the acquisition of two shopping centres from Sonae Sierra
PLMJ partner Rita Alarcão Júdice speaks to Iberian Lawyer about the process of recruiting in the legal sector
Rita Alarcão Júdice and Osório de Amorim to attend Expo Real - the 18th International Trade Fair for Real Estate and Investment
Chambers Europe
"Her practice includes acquisition, development and refurbishment projects. She acted for Global Armorica on its acquisition of a majority stake in a Portuguese shopping centre."
"One interviewee highlights her legal knowledge and excellent soft skills, while another praises her reputation in the market and her attention to detail."
"She is held in high regard by sources for her level of activity in the real estate space."