BonelliErede houses a go-to real estate group for the acquisition and sale of real estate portfolios; the establishment and management of real estate funds; and property and service agreements and leases agreements. The firm also fields specialists in real estate financing for residential property, offices, commercial premises, hotels and shopping centres. Banking and finance expert Emanuela Da Rin leads the real estate focus team, and Paolo Daino is the firm’s construction and engineering leader. The group additionally showcases corporate law specialist Alessandro Balp, business contract expert Matteo Bonelli, and ‘exceptional lawyer‘ Giuseppe Manzo.
Real estate and construction in Italy
BonelliErede
Practice head(s):
Emanuela Da Rin; Paolo Daino
Other key lawyers:
Alessandro Balp; Matteo Bonelli; Johannes Karner; Stefano Nanni Costa; Paolo Di Giovanni; Monica Iacoviello; Giuseppe Manzo; Giovanni Minuto
Testimonials
‘The team has a 360-degree perspective on issues and advises on the best strategy for the management of problems. The client always receives a realistic picture of what it is possible.’
‘Very solid professional skills in this sector – commitment, strong negotiation abilities, and great availability and engagement.’
‘Ability to understand business topics, in-depth analyses, and solid preparation.’
‘A very professional team that is fully involved and has strong real estate knowledge.‘
‘The team at BE has a special ability to understand clients’ challenges and requirements, particularly companies operating in international environments and conducting specific work in Italy’s regulated environment.’
‘Giuseppe Manzo’s ability and willingness to work with an initially small amount of information and expand it into something that is useful for clients is highly appreciated. His contact network also allows clients to get connected to the relevant third parties.’
‘Giuseppe Manzo is very competent, even on complex technical matters, as well as being experienced in handling negotiations with counterparties.’
‘Giuseppe Manzo is an exceptional lawyer, who is always able to understand the technical issues and find the best solutions.’
Key clients
Amundi Real Estate Italia SGR
Coima
Covivio
Humanitas
Itinera
Tecnimont
Webuild
Work highlights
- Assisted Azora (a Spanish real estate investment firm) with the acquisition from Carlo Maresca of Bluserena, an operator of holiday resorts in Italy.
- Assisted Lendlease with several mandates relating to the development of the MIND Milano Innovation District, a regeneration project that opened in Milan in 2022.
- Assisted Coima with the purchase of the iconic Smeraldo building in Milan from Eataly Real Estate.
Chiomenti
Chiomenti‘s multidisciplinary team has longstanding experience in complex real estate matters, including urban regenerations in Milan. It also has significant expertise in the hotels and leisure market, along with social and health care properties and infrastructure, and student housing. Recently appointed real estate head Patrizia Liguti specialises in real estate M&A deals and development projects, and Umberto Borzi is a real estate transactions specialist. Further partner-level support is provided by Giuseppe Andrea Giannantonio, Luca Fossati and the recently promoted Paolo Fedele. Luca Cerciello and Alessandro Giacosa are recently promoted senior associates. Recently, Liguti co-organised and moderated the opening key note speech of MAPIC Italy 2022, a business platform dedicated to Italy’s commercial and retail real estate market players. Federico Vanetti was a new arrival in 2023.
Practice head(s):
Patrizia Liguti
Other key lawyers:
Umberto Borzi; Giuseppe Andrea Giannantonio; Luca Fossati; Paolo Fedele; Luca Cerciello; Alessandro Giacosa; Federico Vanetti
Testimonials
‘Great team – always available when needed and highly prepared.’
‘Negotiation skills and great commercial acumen combined with legal knowledge.’
Key clients
AEW
Allianz
Blackstone
BNP Paribas Group
CDP Immobiliare
Coima
Covivio
Dea Capital
Generali Real Estate SGR
Hines
Intesa Sanpaolo
KKR
Kryalos SGR
Lendlease
Logistics Capital Partners
Morgan Stanley
Prelios
Savills
Work highlights
- Advised Coima Res on a voluntary takeover bid promoted by Evergreen.
- Advised Lendlease on its co-investment with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for the development of MIND (Milano Innovation District).
- Advised Logistic Capital Partners on the development and subsequent sale of a large logistics centre (accredited carbon neutral at the point of practical completion).
Dentons
Dentons‘ ‘very strong and solid real estate sector practice‘ acts across a number of industry sectors, including retail, offices, hotels, student housing and logistics. It also advises in relation to national and international real estate funds. Italy real estate head Federico Sutti is ‘one of the best real estate lawyers in Italy‘; Maria Sole Insinga has longstanding real estate sector experience. The team also features ‘exceptional lawyer‘ Carlo Merisio, and June 2022 partner hire Sara Poetto (a former counsel at Gianni & Origoni). Since publication, Federico Vanetti left the firm.
Practice head(s):
Federico Sutti
Other key lawyers:
Maria Sole Insinga; Carlo Merisio; Sara Poetto
Testimonials
‘Strong legal knowledge, and extensive experience and knowledge of the real estate sector – great availability and client management care, with a very efficient approach, honesty and respect for deadlines.’
‘Dentons has a very strong and solid real estate sector practice, and has the expertise to work on highly complex transactions involving different asset classes.’
‘The real estate team’s lawyers are very helpful and respond to requests swiftly. They really understand clients’ business needs and procedures – their commercial awareness and delivery are very strong.’
‘The team is very skilled – the lawyers always understand the most important issues that need to be managed, with great determination to find the best solutions.’
‘Federico Sutti is one of the best real estate lawyers in Italy, if not the best. He is client oriented, and is able to assist with business negotiations due to his in-depth knowledge of the real estate business. Clients are always very happy with the service that he and his team provide.’
‘Maria Sole Insinga stands out for her goal-oriented approach and high-level preparation and responsiveness. She is always available and the quality of her work is absolutely notable.’
‘Carlo Merisio has great professional qualities – he is very experienced and an exceptional lawyer who can solve crucial issues (which otherwise might be deal breakers).’
‘Sara Poetto stands out for her strong and incisive presence during negotiations, punctual collaboration when preparing the documentation needed and good management of the counterparties.’
Key clients
Allianz Real Estate
AXA Investment Managers – Real Assets
Bain Capital
Banco BPM
Barings Real Estate
BNP Paribas REIM Italy SGR
Castello SGR
CDS Holding
COIMA SGR
CPI Property Group
Davidson Kempner
DeA Capital Real Estate SGR
Fabrica SGR
Fondo Pensioni per il Personale Cariplo
Fort Partners
GLP
Hines
Invesco Real Estate
Invimit SGR
Invel Real Estate Partners
InvestiRE SGR
Italvolt
Kervis Asset Management
Kryalos SGR
LCN Capital Partners
Lendlease
Orion Capital Managers
M&G Real Estate
Mediobanca
Merope Asset Management
Prelios SGR
Prodea Investments
Pygmalion Capital Advisers
Quinta Capital SGR
Reale Immobili
Savills Investment Management SGR
Stewart Title
Swiss Life
The Student Hotel
Threestones Capital
Tristan Capital Partners
Work highlights
- Assisting Italvolt with the purchase of a sizeable area for the creation of a large gigafactory in Europe.
- Assisting DeA Capital Real Estate SGR with the €90m acquisition of a portfolio of 15 properties in different Italian regions.
- Assisting Merope Asset Management with the €100m acquisition of I Villini in Rome (a real estate portfolio comprising ten prestigious buildings).
Gianni & Origoni
Gianni & Origoni‘s real estate department leverages expertise in M&A, capital markets, zoning and taxation. It also assists with real estate-related finance and environmental matters. In September 2022, Filippo Cecchetti joined the team from DLA Piper, bringing with him a group of experts, including counsels Giulia Minetti Floccari and Eleonora Laurito. Cecchetti now leads the practice alongside Domenico Tulli, whose track record covers the retail, hospitality, office and commercial property sectors, and the ‘super-helpful‘ Davide Braghini. Maria Grazia Lanero, who is a real estate and administrative law expert, is another key contact.
Other key lawyers:
Maria Grazia Lanero; Massimiliano Macaione; Gianfranco Toscano; Giulia Minetti Floccari; Eleonora Laurito
Testimonials
‘Always extremely professional, proactive, and aware of the latest legislation, regulations, updates and authorities’ approach.’
‘A strong team comprising some of the most influential and respected real estate lawyers in Italy.’
‘GOP continues to demonstrate deep knowledge of various real estate matters and is highly proactive in its problem solving.’
‘Gianni & Origoni’s real estate and construction team has good knowledge of the real estate industry and a business-oriented approach to real estate transactions.’
‘Davide Braghini is one of the most influential real estate lawyers in Italy and super-helpful during negotiations, during which he often comes up with innovative and creative solutions to tackle problems and resolve issues.’
‘Davide Braghini has a very commercial approach, and he is able to create consensus around the table, which helps during tough negotiations.’
‘Davide Braghini is a brilliant lawyer with deep knowledge of the real estate industry. He is one of the few lawyers around who can advise clients on both real estate and financial regulatory matters, which is highly convenient for foreign investors wishing to invest in Italy.’
Key clients
Arsenale ìì
PATRIZIA Alternative Investment
Castello SGR
Coima SGR
Hines Italy RE
Dea Capital RE SGR
Generali Real Estate SGR
GWM
INVIMIT SGR
Perial
Numeria SGR
CBE Capital
Prelios SGR
Swiss Life Asset Management
Three Stones Capital
Sixth Street Capital Partners
Park Plaza Hotels Group
Cromwell Property Group
Intesa Sanpaolo
CACIB (Credit Agricole)
Work highlights
- Assisted Reale Compagnia Italiana with the sale and voluntary public offer for one of Italy’s largest portfolios of real estate assets, which was acquired by Blackstone Group.
- Assisted Evergreen with the voluntary public tender and exchange offer for all of Coima Res SPA Siiq’s ordinary shares.
- Assisted BNP Paribas (as facility agent, bookrunner and MLA) and Unicredit (as MLA and bookrunner) with the financing granted to Italian fund HEVF II Italy E to acquire 20 logistics assets.
Legance - Avvocati Associati
Legance - Avvocati Associati‘s team comprises practitioners from the firm’s corporate finance, administrative, tax, banking and finance, and funds and regulatory departments. The practice is jointly headed by Gabriele Capecchi, who advises primary investors on real estate acquisitions, sales, development and management projects, including the acquisition and divestment of large portfolios of assets, and administrative law specialist Giuseppe Abbruzzese. The department also features real estate finance expert Emanuele Espositi, corporate finance leader Filippo Troisi, senior counsel Alessandra Palatini, and managing associate Francesca Iannò. Marco Mastrorosa was recently made partner.
Practice head(s):
Gabriele Capecchi; Giuseppe Abbruzzese
Other key lawyers:
Emanuele Espositi; Filippo Troisi, Bruno Bartocci; Alberto Giampieri; Andrea Fedi; Marco Mastrorosa; Alessandra Palatini; Francesca Iannò; Luca Lombardo
Testimonials
‘Legance is a client-oriented law firm with an attentive commercial approach.’
‘Good knowledge of the real estate and regulatory sector, and strong professionalism within the team. It is ready to intervene and reduce fees if necessary. This is highly appreciated.’
‘The Legance RE team is extremely competent, helpful, proactive, and always supportive of clients.’
‘Motivates people through strong levels of collaboration.’
‘The team is extremely knowledgeable, collaborative, serious, proactive and always available.‘
‘Gabriele Capecchi has a good approach, is serious and competent, and pays attention to timescales and fees.’
‘Gabriele Capecchi is highly experienced, and has strong capabilities in relation to transactions involving private sellers/counterparties.’
Key clients
Altarea Cogedim
Azimut
Batipart
BNP Paribas Real Estate
Borletti Group
Cale Street Partners LLP
Castello SGR
CBRE Global Investors
Crédit Agricole
DeA Capital Real Estate
Fabrica Immobiliare SGR
FFF Asset management
Fortress
Generali Italia
Hines
Incus Capital
Invesco Real Estate
JP Morgan Asset Management
Keys REIM
Kryalos SGR
Mirastar
MDSR Investments
Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Namira SGR
Nuveen
Partners Group
Patrizia Immobilien
PGIM Real Estate
Prelios SGR
Savills Investment Management
Scannell Properties
Sixth Street Partners
Starbucks
Torre SGR
Vestas Investment Management
UniCredit
Unipol Gruppo
Work highlights
- Assisted Fondo BDF with the acquisition from Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Group of the Campasso di Nervia area in Ventimiglia, as well as the subsequent urban redevelopment project.
- Assisted Israeli investment fund MDSR Investments with the acquisition of a portfolio of nine hypermarkets.
- Assisted Patrizia Immobilien in relation to a value-added acquisition from RealStep of a free-standing office building in Milan’s Via Ripamonti.
BIP - Belvedere Inzaghi & Partners
BIP - Belvedere Inzaghi & Partners‘ sizeable real estate practice is ‘always involved in important urban planning and construction issues with excellent results‘. The department advises on the sale and purchase of real estate portfolios involving commercial, industrial, residential, logistics, leisure and hospitality assets. The team is co-led by Guido Alberto Inzaghi, who ‘has great experience in handling town planning issues‘, and Antonio Belvedere, an expert in administrative and real estate law. Other key partners are Ivana Magistrelli, Matteo Peverati and Simone Pisani, while Silvia Gnocco is an experienced senior associate.
Practice head(s):
Antonio Belvedere; Guido Alberto Inzaghi
Other key lawyers:
Ivana Magistrelli; Matteo Peverati; Simone Pisani; Silvia Gnocco
Testimonials
‘Always involved in important urban planning and construction issues with excellent results. Both partners and associates are always available and able to resolve issues.’
‘Appreciated for its billing, co-operation and relationships with the public authorities.’
‘Extremely focused and specialised in providing clients with administrative real estate expertise.’
Key clients
Savills Investment Management SGR
Arexpo
Hines Italy
Sviluppo Comparto 3
Carlo Maresca Group
COIMA SGR
DeA Capital SGR
Cromwell Property Group
Oaktree Capital Management
Immofinanz
Work highlights
- Advised Apollo Global Management on the due diligence for the acquisition of a package of 68 properties.
- Advising COIMA SGR, Covivio and Prada Holding on a redevelopment-related planning procedure.
- Advised Hines on the administrative legal due diligence for the acquisition of the Unione O Lot, part of an urban regeneration project called MilanoSesto.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper‘s recent experience covers investments into alternative asset classes, including residential, student accommodation, healthcare, schools, and senior and social housing. ‘True leader‘ Olaf Schmidt advises investors and developers; Valentina Marengo focuses on construction and developments; and Carmen Chierchia is an administrative and environmental law expert. Francesco Edoardo Ascione and Giovanni Pediliggieri are active legal directors. In December 2022, the team was further strengthened by the arrival of Elena Generini from Legance - Avvocati Associati.
Practice head(s):
Olaf Schmidt
Other key lawyers:
Valentina Marengo; Carmen Chierchia; Francesco Edoardo Ascione; Giovanni Pediliggieri; Elena Generini
Testimonials
‘A very professional team that is able to give strong advice and assess the risks of any issue objectively.’
‘The team comprises deal makers who really help during negotiations and find suitable agreements for all. ‘
‘One of its most important competitive advantages is the availability and rapidity of answers.’
‘Availability, speed and ability to take a position.’
‘Proactive and commercial, with partners who are also heavily involved in the transaction process, rather than just leaving it to junior lawyers.’
‘Olaf Schmidt is the team leader and not only in name – he is a true leader. Very efficient and the pricing is reasonable.’
‘Olaf Schmidt leads from the front and is commercial and pragmatic. The team is very solutions oriented, which makes it a standout compared with other Italian law firms.’
‘Olaf Schmidt, in particular, is very commercial and gets to the nub of the issues very quickly, which makes making commercial decisions very easy (or at least clearer!)’
Key clients
Aberdeen
Allianz Real Estate
Angelo Gordon
AXA
Azimut
Bain Credit
Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board
Castello SRG
Colliers
CommerzReal
Corum XL SCPI
Covivio
DHL
DWS
ECE Group
Elite Partners Capital Pte
Euryale Asset Management
Garbe
Generali Real Estate
GLP
Goldman Sachs
GWM
H.I.G. Capital
Hines Italy RE
Invimit SGR
Jamestown
Macquarie
Midas International Asset Management
Panattoni
Patrizia
Patrizia AG
PIMCO
Primonial Real Estate
Tristan Capital Partners
Union Investment
Work highlights
- Assisted Allianz and Allianz Direct with selling all the units of the RAS Antares fund (managed by Investitori SGR and the owner of two buildings in Milan).
- Assisted Canada Pension Plan Investment Board with the purchase of 50% of units in an Italian real estate fund.
- Assisted Allianz Group with the purchase of a building in the centre of Rome, comprising office and retail use, and hosting (inter alia) the new headquarters of KPMG’s international network companies.
Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici
Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici‘s ‘very responsive and proactive‘ real estate practice is sought out for high-profile developments and investments, joint ventures, and cross-border work. It also assists with real estate fund structuring, along with planning, environmental, construction and dispute resolution issues. The team is co-led by retail and shopping centre sector expert Rocco Ferrari, and Guido Sagliaschi, whose practice covers matters relating to business parks and office buildings, along with advising asset management companies on real estate investment fund-related deals. The associates to note are Sofia Gaborin, Andrea Gaiti and Olga Mancuso.
Practice head(s):
Rocco Ferrari; Guido Sagliaschi
Other key lawyers:
Sofia Gaborin; Andrea Gaiti; Olga Mancuso
Testimonials
‘Very responsive and proactive. The team tends to anticipate client’s requests.’
‘Very efficient, reactive and competent.’
‘The team is always available, and the advice goes beyond simple client-lawyer relationships.’
‘Rocco Ferrari has been active in the real estate sector for many years – he is an excellent lawyer, who is always available, very reactive, efficient and competent.’
‘Rocco Ferrari represents very good value for money.’
‘Rocco Ferrari and Sofia Gaborin are both very skilled and supportive.’
Key clients
Artisa Group
Bain Capital
Blackstone Group
CBRE Global Investors
Colliers SGR
Dea Capital Real Estate
Hines
IKEA
Kering Group
Kervis SGR
Kryalos SGR
Nuveen
Orion Capital
Prelios SGR
Savills Investment Management
Tabacchi Group
Tikehau Capital
Trophaeum Asset Management
Value One Immobilien
Work highlights
- Assisted Kryalos with the sale to RCS of the latter’s headquarters in Milan.
Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria
‘One of the best in the real estate business‘, Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria’s full-service Milan real estate practice houses specialists in investments and divestments, developments, construction and long-term lease agreements. The group is co-led by veteran real estate transactions expert Marzio Longo, and domestic and international real estate practitioner Federico Barbàra, who is ‘collaborative, quick and business oriented‘. At counsel level, Gloria Molteni is a specialist in town planning and zoning work, while senior associate Paolo Bolis‘ practice includes cross-border and domestic acquisitions, disposals and leasing of single assets.
Practice head(s):
Marzio Longo; Federico Barbàra
Other key lawyers:
Gloria Molteni; Paolo Bolis
Testimonials
‘A team that is highly capable and one of the best in the real estate business.’
‘The entire team is always professionally reliable and extremely efficient in delivering excellent legal product within (and even before) deadlines.’
‘A structured and flexible team that is dedicated to achieving clients’ goals, paying great attention to detail without losing sight of the main objective, which is the successful completion of the deal.’
‘Very good professionals, from the partners down to the associates – very focused on the deals, and available to discuss everything with a critical point of view.’
‘Business oriented, practical and always finds solutions. Very good during negotiations and quick at drafting agreements.’
‘Marzio Longo continues to be a landmark for RE advice and deals, both in terms of industry knowledge and managing communications in a smooth way.’
‘Federico Barbàra is collaborative, quick and business oriented.’
‘Paolo Bolis has the right attitude to become one of the best in the practice.’
Key clients
Davidson Kempner Capital Management
H.I.G
Garbe
ARES
Weerts Logistic Parks
Madison capital group
Cromwell Property Group
P3 Logistic Parks
Starwood Capital
Henderson Park
InvestCorp – IFAD
Deka Immobillien
EQT Exeter
Tristan Capital Partners
MT Manifattura Tabacchi
Kervis SGR
BentallGreenOak
Prelios SGR
CarVal Investors
Reale Immobili
BC Partners
Aventicum
Work highlights
- Advised Starwood Capital on the acquisition from Patrizia of a portfolio comprising five properties intended for logistics use in Verona.
- Advised private equity real estate firm Henderson Park on the €221m acquisition of a mixed-use portfolio in Milan from Italian utility firm A2A.
- Advised InvestCorp on the acquisition from Prelios SGR of a property in Rome’s Via Paolo di Dono.
Molinari Agostinelli
Molinari Agostinelli‘s ‘outstanding team‘ acts on asset acquisitions and disposals, as well as development and renovation transactions, and the firm’s client base comprises real estate companies, developers, building contractors, investment funds and asset management companies. A ‘strong and incisive presence during negotiations‘, corporate partner Alessandro de Botton heads the real estate practice, which also showcases Marco Laviano, who specialises in real estate M&A and development projects in the retail, office, logistics and hospitality sectors. Another notable team member is transactions expert Ciro Di Palma, who regularly assists real estate funds, investors and developers.
Practice head(s):
Alessandro de Botton
Other key lawyers:
Marco Laviano; Ciro Di Palma
Testimonials
‘Outstanding team, providing constant attention to clients’ needs – one of the best-quality legal practices on the market.’
‘Good negotiation skills and a cooperative approach to resolving problems.’
‘Strengths include collaboration, on-time delivery, proactivity in finding solutions, and availability.’
‘All the qualities of a boutique firm (360-degree attention to clients, flexibility, reliability, and unparalleled knowledge of the local market and players) combined with the strengths of large firms (exceptionally talented partners, great track record and experience).’
‘Molinari Agostinelli can always be trusted to come up with important insights and advice. A pleasure to work with.’
‘Alessandro De Botton is a strong and incisive presence during negotiations. Punctual collaboration when preparing the documentation needed and good management of the counterparties.’
‘Ciro Di Palma’s M&A experience, hard work and legal insights were a game changer.’
‘Ciro Di Palma is able to negotiate, work under pressure, and find better solutions that allow deals to be closed.’
Key clients
Blackstone Group
Finanziaria Internazionale Investment SGR
Coima
Prelios
Barings
Art Invest
Kryalos SGR
PGIM Real Estate
Aew Europe
VGP Costruzioni
Banco BPM
Patron Capital
Hines Italia
Gardaland
Conserva
Ribes
Hines
Work highlights
- Advised Kryalos Sgr on the sale of Palazzo Mancini to UnipolSai Investimenti SGR.
- Advised Patron Capital on the acquisition of real estate complexes in Milan.
- Advised Coima SGR on the acquisition of a real estate complex in Milan.
Clifford Chance
In addition to acting for property companies, and domestic and international investors, Clifford Chance advises funds, asset management companies and lenders on their real estate interests in Italy. Practice head Claudio Cerabolini specialises in real estate, private equity, and private and public M&A deals. Giuseppe De Palma and counsel Francesca Cuzzocrea both assist with real estate financings, while senior associate Angela Benincasa handles real estate portfolio acquisitions and disposals.
Practice head(s):
Claudio Cerabolini
Other key lawyers:
Giuseppe De Palma; Francesca Cuzzocrea; Angela Benincasa
Key clients
Angelo Gordon
Goldman Sachs
HSBC Italia
Kervis SGR
L’Oreal Italia
The Student Hotel
Prelios SGR
Patrizia AG
Work highlights
- Advised Patrizia AG on the real estate and corporate aspects of the sale to Starwood Capital Group of the Oppeano Logistics Park.
- Assisted Prelios SGR with the sale of a property in Rome.
- Advised Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Kervis SGR on the acquisition of two pieces of land in northern Italy.
Hogan Lovells International LLP
Leveraging finance, tax and regulatory expertise, Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s Italian practice advises on real estate M&A transactions, asset acquisitions and disposals, and sales and leasebacks. It is also instructed on joint ventures and project developments. Practice head Marco Rota Candiani is a real estate industry expert, while administrative counsel Maria Deledda works across the hotel, logistics, retail and office development sectors. Alberto Carrara is a key senior associate.
Practice head(s):
Marco Rota Candiani
Other key lawyers:
Maria Deledda; Alberto Carrara
Key clients
Barings
Invesco Real Estate
Work highlights
- Assisted Barings with the acquisition of an office building in Milan.
- Assisted Invesco with the purchase of a residential development in Milan and the modification of a construction agreement.
Jones Day
Routinely instructed on the acquisition, sale, leasing and development of real estate assets and portfolio properties, Jones Day also advises on town planning and fund formation. In late 2021, experienced partner and real estate transactions expert Paolo Foppiani joined from DLA Piper, along with three associates. Francesco Squerzoni assists with real estate financings (and investment and development projects), while other key team members are of counsel Andrea Cantarelli and associate Silvia Beggiato.
Practice head(s):
Paolo Foppiani
Other key lawyers:
Francesco Squerzoni; Andrea Cantarelli; Silvia Beggiato
Testimonials
‘Strong local experience and connections.’
‘A very good law firm for real estate and billing is seamless.’
‘A team that is quick to comprehend, react, and respond with measured strategies that align with clients’ objectives.
‘Francesco Squerzoni and Andrea Cantarelli are knowledgeable professionals with vast experience, especially in the real estate environment.’
‘Francesco Squerzoni is a skilled negotiator, who provides innovative solutions, and Andrea Cantarelli has strong experience, and is very efficient and able to work to tight deadlines. His availability is remarkable.’
‘Paolo Foppiani is an excellent real estate lawyer with above-average knowledge of the market, excellent communication skills, and mastery of the English judicial language. He is also able to navigate clients through Italy’s business landscape.’
‘Silvia Beggiato has a profound understanding of the real estate industry.’
‘Silvia Beggiato rapidly consolidates efficient working relationships with clients and counterparties.‘
Key clients
Euryale Asset Management/SCPI Pierval Santé
Primonial REIM
A2A
Perial Asset Management
Groupe PSA Italia
Invesco
Logicor Italia
Kryalos SGR
AnaCap Financial Europe SA SICAV-RAIF
AnaCap Credit
ING Capital
Credit Agricole CIB Milan
Unicredit
LaSalle Management
Natixis
Work highlights
- Advised A2A on the €221m sale of three assets in Milan.
- Advised Euryale Asset Management/SCPI Pierval Santé on multiple acquisitions of healthcare assets (nursing homes, clinics and senior living assets).
- Advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Milan Branch) on facilities for an Italian closed ended real estate fund.
K&L Gates
K&L Gates‘ practice covers the public law, tax, finance, dispute resolution and regulatory aspects of real estate investments, developments, fund formations and transactions. The practice of the ‘really focused‘ Francesco Sanna includes the structuring and negotiation of project contracts, and Vanessa Boato is a town planning specialist. Appointed partner in March 2022, Anna Amprimo is experienced in construction-related investment matters, while associate Cecilia Dubla assists with all stages of real estate deals.
Practice head(s):
Francesco Sanna
Other key lawyers:
Vanessa Boato; Anna Amprimo; Cecilia Dubla; Agnese Schinelli
Testimonials
‘The firm has a specific focus on real estate matters. It has a recognised reputation and experience, particularly in relation to construction and dispute resolution.’
‘Francesco Sanna has great negotiating skills and the ability to identify effective solutions pragmatically. He is really focused and always gives clear advice while respecting deadlines.’
Key clients
LendLease
DeA Capital
Barings Real Estate Advisors Europe
Savills Investment Management SGR
Invesco Real Estate Management
Stonehill Group
Kryalos SGR
CBRE
Crea.Re Group
LaSalle Italia
Savills Investment Management SGR
AEW Europe
Work highlights
- Advised Finint Investments and Zetland Capital in relation to the acquisition of land in Turin.
- Advised Savills Investment Management on a transaction involving the acquisition of a portfolio of 13 supermarkets.
- Assisted Allianz Real Estate with the negotiation and execution of a preliminary framework agreement for the acquisition of a portfolio of ten assets.
Osborne Clarke
Osborne Clarke‘s Italy practice is active in the mid-market real estate space. The group is co-led by Simone Monesi, who is experienced in advising investors, and project development specialist Sara Miglioli. The department additionally features real estate finance expert Andrea Pinto; Antonio Fugaldi, who advises borrowers, lenders and investment funds; and Giorgio Lezzi, an experienced administrative and zoning law practitioner. Senior lawyer Roberto Salis assists with real estate developments.
Practice head(s):
Simone Monesi; Sara Miglioli
Other key lawyers:
Andrea Pinto; Antonio Fugaldi; Giorgio Lezzi; Roberto Salis; Giulia Verusio
Testimonials
‘A unique practice with longstanding experience in real estate contracts and legislation.’
‘Assists, not only from the legal point of view, but also during negotiations with high levels of commercial sensitivity.’
‘The difference between OC’s lawyers and its competitors is the firm’s cinema business specialisation and negotiation skills.’
Key clients
ALER Milano – Azienda Lombarda Edilizia Residenziale
Costim
ConvaTec Italia
DeA Capital SGR
Habona Invest
Pareus
Klépierre Management
Limestone Capital
Milano Santa Giulia
Mirastar
KKR
NewCold Cooperatief
Nexity 32
Ruby Hotels
Savills Investment Managers SGR
Sonae Sierra
UCI Cinemas
Work highlights
- Providing ongoing assistance to German real estate investment company Habona Invest and its Italian subsidiary Pareus, in relation to the development of a hospitality complex.
- Acting for Costim on the Chorus Life Bergamo project, an innovative smart district in Bergamo that utilises state-of-the-art digital technologies and cutting-edge architectural design.
- Acted for Principal Real Estate Europe on a €25m real estate transaction, which qualified as an eligible green project.
Studio Legale Padovan
With offices in both Rome and Milan, Studio Legale Padovan‘s ‘very well-integrated team‘ has a strong track record in international infrastructure projects. It also acts for corporations and wealthy individuals on significant real estate deals. Team head Marco Padovan is ‘an excellent professional‘, and at associate level, Michele Bonomini focuses on real estate transactions and commercial and construction contracts, and Fabiola Viccei and Paulina Bače specialise in construction law.
Practice head(s):
Marco Padovan
Other key lawyers:
Michele Bonomini; Fabiola Viccei; Paulina Bače; José Alberto Álvarez de Cienfuegos; Edoardo Poletti; Myriam Desnus; Alessandro Carofiglio
Testimonials
‘A very well-integrated team with extensive experience in the construction sector.’
‘Available at any time and reacts quickly to give clients the best service.’
‘Strategic abilities, transparent approach, constructive relationships, and availability for any eventuality or urgency.’
‘Marco Padovan is an excellent professional, who is able to convey legal assessments and insights clearly. He establishes a frank and genuine relationship with his clients.’
Key clients
Webuild
Salcef
Work highlights
- Assisted a major contractor with the negotiation and drafting of two settlement agreements with a primary subcontractor, in connection with the supply and installation of core components and machinery for international projects.
- Assisting a construction company with the legal assessment of claims issued in relation to a number of international projects.
Pavia e Ansaldo
‘Completely dedicated to clients‘, Pavia e Ansaldo‘s experienced practice is routinely involved in Italy’s ever-growing residential healthcare sector. It also has strong real estate litigation credentials. Fiorenza Resta is ‘one of Italy’s best real estate legal experts‘; Claudio Cera advises on acquisitions, sales, leases, and other corporate real estate transactions; and Daniele Carminati heads the construction and project finance teams. Federico Cavazza Rossi also assists with real estate transactions.
Practice head(s):
Fiorenza Resta; Claudio Cera; Daniele Carminati
Other key lawyers:
Federico Cavazza Rossi; Kathleen Bucci; Marco Giustiniani; Giovanni Gigliotti
Testimonials
‘The team is completely dedicated to clients.’
‘The lawyers follow up on each transaction step by step, without excluding any issues.’
‘The team is very pragmatic and never wastes time on long and useless calls or meetings, as it is always well prepared and gets straight to the crucial points.’
‘Reliable. Very solid and dependable advice.’
‘The team ensures maximum professionalism and availability. It is made up of highly trained professionals from a technical point of view, and every issue is investigated in depth, including economic and commercial issues, in order to provide the client with the best solution.’
‘The Pavia Ansaldo team works really closely with its clients – one of the most important things in order to achieve results and successful deals. The team is always available to answer queries, and shows strong competence in each aspect of a transaction.’
‘Fiorenza Resta is one of Italy’s best real estate legal experts, with an incredible track record with institutional clients. She is constructive and always problem solving.’
‘Kathleen Bucci is a true expert in real estate law.’
Key clients
Anas International Enterprise
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche
Fabrica Immobiliare SGR
FS Sistemi Urbani – Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Group
Focus Investments
Iniziativa Immobiliare Due
Iniziativa Immobiliare Tre
Gruppo Finim
Gruppo First Atlantic RE
Invimit SGR
InvestiRE SGR
LHM
EXYTE Italy
Omnia Hotel Group
Proger
Mayhoola Italy
Sator Immobiliare SGR (Fondo Leopardi, Fondo Dante Retail, Fondo Petrarca)
Work highlights
- Assisted SCI Primosalute Immobiliare with the sale and leaseback of a rehabilitation centre and nursing home in Taranto.
- Advising Planet Smart City on its bid to gain a 4% share of the world’s affordable housing market.
- Advising global EPC contractor Metka on the development of several photovoltaic plants in the Sardinia and Apulia regions.
PedersoliGattai
PedersoliGattai entered the market following the merger between Gattai, Minoli, Partners and Pedersoli Studio Legale. The ‘very strong team‘ combines expertise in M&A, corporate law, leases and commercial contracts with specialisms in regulatory issues, funds, town planning, and administrative and environmental law. The practice also assists with tax, investment structuring, finance and litigation. Administrative law specialist Gianluca Gariboldi and the ‘extremely impressive‘ Andrea Francesco Castelli are key names. Gaetano Carrello also provides partner-level support, while counsel Federica Baccigalupi advises on real estate M&A. Sergio Fienga also handles the administrative elements of real estate deals and Maura Magioncalda covers a range of financing transactions.
Practice head(s):
Gianluca Gariboldi; Andrea Francesco Castelli; Sergio Fienga; Maura Magioncalda
Other key lawyers:
Gaetano Carrello; Federica Baccigalupi; Giovanni Pedersoli; Ascanio Cibrario; Luca Saraceni; Luca Rossi Provesi; Edoardo Pedersoli; Alessandro Zuccaro
Testimonials
‘Gattai is a very strong firm that works on very complex deals, and is able to tackle structuring issues in an incredibly easy manner.‘
‘Outstanding level of service provided, and great ability to work under pressure and deliver products in an efficient manner.’
‘A very strong team – on real estate matters, clients are left feeling extremely happy with the work.’
‘Attention to detail, practical approach, solid knowledge, good commercial approach, and an excellent attitude and availability.’
‘Andrea Francesco Castelli is super-helpful in negotiations, during which he often comes up with innovative and creative solutions while tackling problems and solving issues.’
‘Andrea Francesco Castelli has a very commercial approach, and is able to create consensus around the table which helps during tough negotiations.‘
‘Andrea Francesco Castelli is extremely responsive and always available, which makes him very reliable in clients’ times of need. He is extremely knowledgeable, but also very practical in his approach – extremely impressive!’
‘Gianluca Gariboldi is an exceptional lawyer, since he is able to bring to the table exceptional and extremely valuable town planning and real estate expertise.’
Key clients
Smb Milan Holdings
Antirion SGR
Blackstone
BC Partners European Real Estate I
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti – Investimenti SGR
DoveVivo
Intesa San Paolo
Kervis sgr
Global Logistic Properties – GLP
Crédit Agricole Italia
Clessidra Private Equity
Kryalos
Prelios SGR
Work highlights
- Advised Blackstone on the €1.2bn acquisition of Reale Compagnia Italiana, which holds a mixed-use portfolio in Milan and Turin.
- Advised GLP on a large logistics deal (with Blackstone and Kryalos as sellers).
- Advised BC Partners and Kervis on the planning aspects of acquisitions in Milan.
ADVANT Nctm
ADVANT Nctm houses specialists in financing, investments, fund formation, acquisitions and disposals. Other key areas of activity include real estate taxation, urban planning, construction, leasing, and land use, zoning and environmental law. It also assists with establishing and developing single properties and portfolios. Real estate and M&A expert Luigi Croce acts as department head alongside Vito Bisceglie, an expert in investment and financing transactions. Other key practitioners are Giovanni Giuliani, Christian Mocellin and Rosemarie Serrato, and senior associates Davide Mastrangelo and Antonella Scarciello.
Practice head(s):
Luigi Croce; Vito Bisceglie
Other key lawyers:
Giovanni Giuliani, Christian Mocellin; Rosemarie Serrato; Davide Mastrangelo; Antonella Scarciello
Key clients
Ardian France
Savills IM SGR
Hines
BNP Paribas REIM Italy SGR
AXA Reim Italia
REAM SGR
Lendlease
Cab Log Group
Snam
GSE Group
Confluence
Belmond
Nokia
Castello SGR
Colliers Global Investors Italy SGR
Pradera
Ceetrus Italy
Abitarein
Work highlights
- Assisted Sorgente SGR (under extraordinary administration and under the control of the supervisory authority) with the sale of a business unit containing funds.
- Advised DeA Capital, De Agostini and DeA Capital Real Estate SGR on a framework agreement to govern a strategic operating partnership in the Italian real estate market between CPI Property Group, Nova Re SIIQ and DeA Capital.
- Assisted REAM SGR (as management company of reserved real estate umbrella fund Fondo Cervino) in connection with the purchase of part of MIND Village from Lendlease.
Ashurst
Ashurst‘s Italian group advises on the acquisition, disposal, development and letting of retail, office, residential, hotel and logistics portfolios. Practice head Andrea Caputo ‘does everything he can to make deals happen‘, while Mario Lisanti heads the Italian banking team. Finance counsel Luca Maria Chieffo recently joined from Clifford Chance.
Practice head(s):
Andrea Caputo; Mario Lisanti
Other key lawyers:
Luca Maria Chieffo
Testimonials
‘This team of lawyers was extremely helpful in getting a complicated real estate deal done.’
‘The strengths of the team include communication skills (in verbal and written English), expertise in real estate and construction law, and a willingness to go beyond what’s asked for.’
‘Well recognised in Italy’s real estate market, the Ashurst team is skilled in following and achieving clients’ targets.’
Key clients
DeA Capital Real Estate SGR
Prelios SGR
Hines
Azimut Libera Impresa SGR
Nissan Italia
Tritax EuroBox
Korea Investment Management
Ardian
Barings
Habyt
Work highlights
- Advised Hines on an investment in a portfolio comprising five assets in the south of Milan.
- Advised DeA Capital Real Estate SGR on the sale of the former Federconsorzi headquarters in Rome.
- Advised KIM (Korea Investment Management Co) on a share deal regarding the acquisition of a logistics complex.
Bertacco Recla & Partners
Bertacco Recla & Partners advises investors and developers across a range of asset classes. Clients particularly benefit from the group’s transactional, construction and administrative law credentials. Paolo Bertacco routinely acts on real estate and construction projects, while Francesca Tresoldi‘s practice covers the residential and commercial, retail, office, logistics and hotel sectors.
Practice head(s):
Paolo Bertacco; Francesca Tresoldi
Other key lawyers:
Maria Grazia Buonanno
Testimonials
‘Constant delivery of high-level performances, even during complex and intense matters.’
‘Fast response rates with a high level of service.‘
‘Good combination of young and senior team members with different backgrounds.’
Key clients
Deka Immobilien
Wille Finance
Savills IM
IREEF Sicaf
GKSD Edile
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Milan
Milanosesto
Stella Real Estate
Work highlights
- Advised Deka Immobilien on the sale of an office building.
- Acting for the San Donato Group, which is involved in the development and construction of the new Galeazzi Hospital on the former Milan Expo 2015 site.
- Assisted Stella RE with the purchase of a sizeable property in Milan’s Brera area.
Carnelutti Studio Legale Associato
The scope of the practice of Carnelutti Studio Legale Associato‘s ‘very skilled‘ team ranges from the logistics sector to residential, office, retail, and hospitality and leisure properties. Heading up the real estate department, Benedetta Amisano‘s experience includes assisting property investment funds with the development, investment in and management of real estate assets.
Practice head(s):
Benedetta Amisano
Testimonials
‘Very skilled.’
Key clients
Allianz Group
Aquileia Capital Services
Banco BPM
CASTELLO SGR
CDS Holding
Fincos Finanziaria Costruzioni
Fincos Gestioni
FRC Costruzioni
IM.GA
InvestiRE SGR
Iside
Olympia Partners
REAM SGR
Work highlights
- Assisted Fincos Finanziaria Costruzioni with the sale of the Grand Hotel Savoia and the Savoia Palace, as well as the simultaneous sale of Fincos Gestioni’s shares.
- Advised a real estate fund, managed by Investire SGR (Banca Finnat Group), on the purchase of a sizeable property used as offices in Milan.
- Assisted Olympia Partners, as arranger, with a deal in which Elite Logistics Italy Fund (held by Elite Partners Capital and managed by Castello SGR) acquired two logistics assets from BCUBE.
Cocuzza & Associati Studio Legale
Standing out for its experience in Italy’s retail sector, Cocuzza & Associati Studio Legale routinely advises on both luxury and significant high-street retail projects. Claudio Cocuzza is a real estate investment and development specialist; Alessandro Barzaghi has wide-ranging retail sector expertise; and Giulia Comparini‘s practice includes high-end real estate acquisitions.
Practice head(s):
Claudio Cocuzza
Other key lawyers:
Alessandro Barzaghi; Giulia Comparini; Thomas Mambrini; Patrizio Cataldo; Marta Margiocco
Testimonials
‘A brilliant team that is helpful, and has extensive market know-how and massive expertise in the field.’
‘Really focused on clients’ business needs. Very smart lawyers who understand clients’ requirements and limits very well.’
‘Very good at finding a good balance between clients’ needs and the best legal solution.’
Key clients
Inditex
PVH Corporation
Eurocommercial Properties
Pinko
Immobiliare Rivalsa
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle‘s Italy real estate team is led by Sergio Esposito Farber, who advises on the acquisition and disposition of real estate by corporations, state-owned entities and international investment funds. Alfonso de Marco also acts on real estate transactions, while Carmine Gravina is an ‘outstanding legal adviser‘.
Practice head(s):
Sergio Esposito Farber
Other key lawyers:
Alfonso de Marco; Carmine Gravina; Dino Dima; Francesco Caccioppoli; Francesco Dell’Atti
Testimonials
‘Very good and very user friendly for US firms doing business in Italy.’
‘Genuine and continual appetite for a deeper understanding of clients’ approach to business and sensitive issues. This proves to be a decisive skill when it comes to negotiating (and possibly completing) complex real estate acquisition agreements in a few days.’
‘Fully dedicated to clients and exceeds market standards.’
Key clients
Colony Capital Group
Fabrica Immobiliare SGR
Colfin Armonia
CDCFIII Armonia
Colinvest Armonia
Dea Capital Real Estate SGR
Work highlights
- Assisted the DigitalBridge Group with the divestment of a real estate portfolio.
- Assisted a real estate investment fund (managed by Colony Capital SAS) with structuring and negotiating the contractual documentation for the disposal of a real estate portfolio in Rome.
- Assisted Fabrica Immobiliare SGR with the purchase of the headquarters of football team AC Milan.
Linklaters Studio Legale Associato
In September 2021, Linklaters Studio Legale Associato recruited an experienced team from DLA Piper, including Italy real estate practice head Francesco De Blasio, who advises on the acquisition of property portfolios and real estate development-related corporate joint ventures, and managing associates Francesco Macrì and Francesco Calabria, who ‘know the real estate market’s dynamics perfectly‘.
Practice head(s):
Francesco De Blasio
Other key lawyers:
Francesco Macrì; Francesco Calabria; Gabriele Lopez
Testimonials
‘A team with a lot of seniority – very reliable and expert in the real estate space.’
‘Great commercial acumen and preparation.’
‘The real estate team is one of the best in Italy, covering all aspects of the sector’s core areas.’
‘Francesco De Blasio is very well known in the market and has great management skills – he always tries to find good solutions through commercial approaches.’
‘Francesco De Blasio is an exceptional lawyer, with high-level knowledge of both the law and the real estate business, as well as outstanding negotiation skills.’
‘Francesco De Blasio shows exceptional quality and client focus.’
‘Francesco Macrì and Francesco Calabria (led by Francesco de Blasio) are empathic, prepared, and know the real estate market’s dynamics perfectly.’
‘Francesco Calabria has excellent technical skills.’
Key clients
Prologis
Cerberus Capital Management
PGIM Real Estate
GARBE Real Estate
Hines
Kryalos SGR
Ardian
Macquarie
Blackstone
Starwood
Gruppo Barletta
Work highlights
- Assisted GARBE Industrial Real Estate and Union Investment with a forward sale and purchase transaction, comprising the acquisition from an Italian real estate fund of two logistics complexes under development.
- Advising Arsenale Group on obtaining €300m in financial support (in the form of preferred equity and debt from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management).
- Advised real estate fund Arete (managed by Kraylos SGR) on the sale of a property in Via Montebello in Milan.
Nunziante Magrone
Nunziante Magrone’s real estate team assists national and international clients with the purchase, sale and management of real estate assets, including commercial, retail, residential and development sites. Practice head Ruben Pescara ‘always exceeds expectations‘, while Milena Linguanti has longstanding experience in structuring and implementing real estate investments in Italy.
Practice head(s):
Ruben Pescara
Other key lawyers:
Milena Linguanti
Testimonials
‘Nunziante Magrone always provides high-quality assistance and understands clients’ business needs.’
‘The entire team is extremely knowledgable.‘
‘Able to anticipate and identify probable issues that may arise; and when anything comes up, they handle it right away. Communication is excellent, both in Italian and English.’
‘The firm simply understands what clients need, especially when it comes to last-minute requests.’
‘Ruben Pescara is a highly intelligent and charismatic attorney, whose intelligence shines through during transactions. He is able to deal with all complex issues and difficult parties with ease – I recommend him to anyone seeking real estate legal services in Italy.’
‘Ruben Pescara always exceeds expectations.‘
‘Ruben Pescara is extremely focused on innovation, often proposing forward-looking solutions or ideas.’
‘Milena Linguanti has strong and broad experience in the Italian real estate market, as well as a focused approach to business.’
Key clients
Ashworth & Parker – END Clothing
Amtrust Assicurazioni
numa group
Performance in Lighting
Ski-Deal
UBS Asset Management
WIPAK Bordi
Work highlights
- Assisted a major retail brand with a store opening in Milan.
- Assisted a European tech company with the launch of its short-term rental business in Italy.
- Assisting an international investment firm with the acquisition of a distressed hotel.
Simmons & Simmons
Acting for investors, developers, occupiers, landlords, tenants, lenders and borrowers, Simmons & Simmons‘ Italian team advises on acquisitions, financings and disposals. It also assists with development and construction projects, environmental law, planning and leasing matters. M&A, corporate real estate, private equity and restructuring expert Dario Spinella heads the Italian corporate real estate practice. The team welcomed Emanuela Molinaro, Christian Turotti, and Enrico Stefanelli in May 2023, all of whom joined from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe.
Practice head(s):
Dario Spinella
Other key lawyers:
Adriano Nocerino; Enrico Vegnente; Guido Bianco; Emanuela Molinaro; Enrico Stefanelli; Christian Turotti
Key clients
Kryalos SGR
PineBridge Benson Elliot
Europa Risorse SGR
The Ability Group
Forti Sviluppo Immobiliare
SEDCO Holding
Finanziaria Immobiliare D’Este
Morning Capital
MT Manifattura Tabacchi
Bomi Group
Patrizia AG
Guber Banca
Studio Legale Cappelli RCCD
Studio Legale Cappelli RCCD‘s practice covers residential property, offices, industrial facilities, logistics and retail. It also advises in relation to hotel groups, resorts, sports centres and infrastructure. Alberto Del Din is a banking, finance and real estate expert, while Alessandro Vespa is a recent partner hire from ADVANT Nctm.
Practice head(s):
Alberto Del Din
Other key lawyers:
Roberto Cappelli; Alessandro Vespa; Veronica Vitiello; Emma Berdini
Testimonials
‘Veronica Vitiello always responds on time and is available to resolve any issue.’
‘Veronica Vitiello is a really skilled professional! She is fully aware of any real estate matter, determined, and capable of finding solutions anytime.’
Key clients
Hines
Blue SGR
Prelios SGR
Torre SGR
CDP Immobiliare
York Capital Management
Fidera Vecta
Stoneweg
Reale Immobili
Vastint
ALDI
Savaria
AQA Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Hines on the acquisition of 20 real estate assets.
- Advised Vastint (an international real estate organisation) on the completion of a large land acquisition in the residential sector.
- Advised CDP Immobiliare on a framework agreement with Cinecittà, which, inter alia, includes the acquisition by Cinecittà of a large plot for the extension of the Cinecittà studios in Rome.
Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie
Active in the hotel and logistic sectors, Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie also advises on retail matters and corporate real estate. It additionally assists high-net-worth individuals with the acquisition and sale of residential properties. Pietro Bernasconi is corporate and commercial and M&A head, while Rita Marchetti is ‘knowledgeable and commercial‘.
Practice head(s):
Pietro Bernasconi; Rita Marchetti
Testimonials
‘Rita Marchetti is calm, responsive, knowledgeable and commercial – clients couldn’t wish for a safer pair of hands.‘
Key clients
Baglioni Hotels
Oracle
Arafin
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
JustEat
HSBC Assurance Vie
Work highlights
- Advised Arafin on the sale to EQT Exeter of a portfolio of four logistics assets in Italy.
- Advised Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group on the negotiation of a long-term agreement with Attestor for the rebranding and management of the historic Hotel Cristallo in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
- Advised SLHRE FIN 1 on the acquisition of Marvin Industrie Turistiche, which owns Hotel Le Ginestre in Porto Cervo, Sardinia.
Bird & Bird
Bird & Bird‘s practice advises on matters throughout the whole asset lifecycle, including sales, purchases, lease negotiations, developments, and administrative law support. Other areas of activity include financing, disposals, and landlord and tenant-related licences, surrenders and disputes. Antonella Ceschi heads the real estate department, which is supported by banking and finance partner Pierpaolo Mastromarini.
Practice head(s):
Antonella Ceschi
Other key lawyers:
Pierpaolo Mastromarini; Antonio Castorina; Giuseppe Gennari
Testimonials
‘Reasonable billing and a very pragmatic approach.’
‘The team has specific expertise and responds to clients’ needs in a timely manner.’
‘High levels of administrative competence and speed.’
‘Outstanding skills and availability.’
‘Great availability and flexibility from Antonella Ceschi.’
Key clients
Stoneweg
Leroy Merlin Italia
Bricoman Italia
APRC Societé par action Simplifiée
Equinix
Kryalos SGR
Immobiliare Novoli
Satispay
TooGoodToGo
MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese
InvestiRE SGR
Deka Group
Work highlights
- Assisted Stoneweg with the urban planning evaluation of premises and the purchase and subsequent leasing of the same.
- Assisted Bricoman Italia with proceedings pending before the Supreme Administrative Court, in connection with an order of demolition of maintenance and fit-out works carried out in a retail unit leased by the client.
- Assisted Immobiliare Novoli with the sale of three lots (predominantly for residential use).
CMS
CMS advises on real estate transactions in Italy and across Europe. It assists with investments, financing and taxation, along with development-related planning, environmental and construction matters. The real estate practice is co-led by Rome-based property transactions specialist Marco Casasole, and Milan’s Dietmar Zischg, who advises funds on purchases and sales.
Practice head(s):
Marco Casasole; Dietmar Zischg
Key clients
NH Hotels
SPRL 9Hôtel Collection International
IMMOFINANZ
Allianz Real Estate
CitizenM Financial Holding
Quntar Hungary Logistics KFT
Dorottya Investments Zrt
Franklin Templeton – FT Italian Social Infrastructure Fund
Axa Real Estate Investment Managers
De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani
De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani houses specialists in contractor agreements, town planning, leases, real estate investments and financing, and the sale and purchase of property portfolios. The team also has retail sector experience. Gianni Forlani is an expert in real estate and retail-related work, while Marco Frazzica is ‘always outstanding‘.
Practice head(s):
Gianni Forlani
Other key lawyers:
Marco Frazzica; Antonella Terranova; Barbara Calza
Testimonials
‘Marco Frazzica is always outstanding.’
Key clients
Algardi Immobiliare
Ice Snei
IKEA Retail/Property
Inter IKEA Group
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials
Outokumpu
Rolex Italia
STS Alpresor
Work highlights
- Advised Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials on the negotiation of agreements for the setting up of a production facility.
DWF
DWF‘s Italian real estate group is jointly led by public and administrative law specialist Lidia Scantamburlo, who ‘has exceptional skills‘ and advises on a range of real estate deals, and Daniele Zanni, an expert in assisting domestic and international real estate funds and developers with transactional and regulatory issues.
Practice head(s):
Daniele Zanni; Lidia Scantamburlo
Other key lawyers:
Emanuela Fusillo; Giovanni Maccioni
Testimonials
‘Great approach used by the team in relation to clients’ needs.’
‘Able to identify the core problems and highlight the potential impact on the client’s business, including sustainability and technology impacts – great entrepreneurial approach.’
‘DWF is a very lean firm that makes itself available to clients, and is able to establish a relationship of trust. Its people and abilities are key features of its success.’
Key clients
Prelios SGR
GIM Legal
GIM Legal‘s real estate practice is led by Alessandro Matteini, a former Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie partner, whose real estate-related transactional and regulatory expertise includes the industrial, commercial, retail and hotel sectors. Additional support is provided by Luigi Rizzi and Nicola Cozzi, and associate Mariachiara Zonfrilli.
Practice head(s):
Alessandro Matteini
Other key lawyers:
Luigi Rizzi; Nicola Cozzi; Mariachiara Zonfrilli
Testimonials
‘The team is well positioned to support clients, manage complex legal risks, and find solutions.’
‘The team is highly experienced and gives practical solutions to complex situations.’
‘Alessandro Matteini leads a real estate team that has a strong reputation and experienced team members.’
‘Alessandro Matteini operates very effectively, even when under pressure. His approach to business is based on keeping an open mind in order to find the best solution for each difficult situation.’
Key clients
Castello SGR
Cattolica Assicurazioni
DeA Capital RE SGR
Euregio SGR
GWM Group Holding
House4Crowd
Illumina Group
Banca Guber
Inim Due
Invesco Group
ICCREA
Kervis SGR
Le Fondamenta
Mediobanca SGR
Prelios SGR
Sagitta SGR
LCA Studio Legale
Active in both real estate and construction law matters, LCA Studio Legale’s practice is co-led by Barbara de Muro, a specialist in property sale and purchase agreements, commercial leases and real estate development transactions, and Giangiacomo Rocco di Torrepadula, who routinely acts for real estate groups, investors and developers.
Practice head(s):
Barbara de Muro; Giangiacomo Rocco di Torrepadula
Other key lawyers:
Carmen Leo; Benedetta Mussini
Testimonials
‘A good name in Italy, well connected in the industry, and with a strong international background.’
Key clients
Arborea Living Il Belvedere
Bizzi & Partners
Bluestone Holding
CDS Holding
CMB Società Cooperativa Muratori e Braccianti Di Carpi
EDILVIT
Lendlease Infrastructure
Mantika
Roma Trevi
Tatuus Racing
Torino Soc. Cons
Work highlights
- Assisted Lendlease Infrastructure in relation to the construction of a €360m campus for the University of Milan.
- Advised Torino Soc Cons on the construction of a €233m administrative and institutional complex in Turin.
- Assisted Lendlease Infrastructure with the design, construction and management of the €224m Cittadella della Salute renovation project (Treviso Hospital).
Withers Studio Legale
Withers Studio Legale is sought out by high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses to assist with real estate matters. Roberta Crivellaro, who works between Milan and Padua, advises foreign investors on purchasing large holiday homes and family businesses, and Sergio Anania acts for real estate clients that invest in complex projects. In addition, the firm has longstanding expertise in handling the local regulations associated with the expansion of farm hotels (agriturismi).
Practice head(s):
Roberta Crivellaro; Sergio Anania
Other key lawyers:
Mattia Biasi
Key clients
Officine Mak
Vignamaggio Holding
Work highlights
- Assisted Officine Mak with the purchase at auction of an old cotton spinning factory in northern Milan, which will be developed into a residential and commercial complex.
- Assisted Vignamaggio with both the purchase of a real estate complex and the reorganisation of its Italian subsidiaries.