KGSA expands real estate and M&A areas with new hires
José Diogo Marques joins KGSA as a partner in the real estate and urban planning division, marking a strategic step in the firm’s expansion. Simultaneously, the M&A and venture capital team is bolstered by the addition of Joana Pinhal as a consultant (both pictured).
With over 12 years of experience at leading law firms and in major real estate and urban planning projects, José Diogo Marques, who transitions from Cuatrecasas, will lead this new area dedicated to supporting investors and developers through all stages of the real estate investment cycle. For Marques, this new chapter is both challenging and exciting. “It’s challenging due to the historical moment and the geopolitical and economic cycles ahead; and exciting because KGSA has a forward-looking, ambitious, and intelligent approach to law that I fully identify with”, he stated.
With extensive experience in the field, Joana Pinhal will support M&A and venture capital operations with a focus on tech companies, investment funds, and family offices. Among her other experiences, Pinhal has served as an associate at Uría Menéndez and as head of legal at Capital Criativo (now C2 Capital Partners). For her, “joining KGSA is a unique opportunity to contribute to transactions that shape the future of innovative companies, while collaborating with a team focused on anticipating trends and delivering impactful solutions”.
A strategic milestone
For Gonçalo Simões de Almeida, co-managing partner at KGSA, “the addition of these two lawyers represents a fundamental milestone in our growth strategy. José Diogo’s experience, aligned with our DNA, is pivotal in establishing KGSA as a key partner in the real estate sector.”
Cláudia Raposo Correia, co-managing partner and M&A partner, highlighted, “2024 has been marked by consistent growth in clients and operations. We anticipate that 2025 will be another year of accelerated growth, and we are confident that Joana Pinhal, with her experience in dozens of venture capital and M&A transactions, is a valuable asset to KGSA and a key addition to the team to meet increased demand and continue delivering high-quality services.”
