Urban development is a key area of expertise for Dentons, from zoning assessments to town planning schemes. It excels in public procurement and PPP matters, handling public tenders and contracts with public administrations. The practice fields significant expertise in environmental law, while administrative disputes form another focal area: the group regularly represents clients before administrative regional courts and the Appeal Administrative Court. Practice head Jacopo Brambilla Sica advises a diverse clientele, ranging from investors and developers to funds, asset management companies and real estate companies. He leads the team alongside Ilaria Gobbato, who focuses her practice on public procurement matters. Giuseppe Gagliardo brings to the team public-sector experience in town planning and building regulation. With a roster of both national and international clients, Luciano Niedda is another name to note, alongside Anna Gava, who boasts expert knowledge of public contracts.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is really strong and always available to help and assist the client in a very proactive way.’
‘Ilaria Gobbato is really strong in administrative law and she is always focused on trying to find a solution fitted to the client's needs.’
‘Jacopo Brambilla Sica - outstanding partner, ready to assist with exceptional knowledge on topics (and keeps a great pace with new laws coming out).’
‘Tailor-made approach and the ability to listen and understand the real needs of the client.’
‘Availability, pragmatic approach, deep knowledge of the administrative law - Jacopo Brambilla Sica.’
Key clients
- Fujifilm Italia
- Alliance Medical
- Ameresco
- White Lab
- PureLabs
- Kryalos
- Affidea
- DeA Capital Real Estate SGR
- Mercury
- Investire SGR
- Hines SGR
- Panattoni
Work highlights
Advising White Lab on the authorisation and health-related issues concerning the acquisition of several companies active in the healthcare sector.
Advising Pure Labs in relation to the administrative and health law issues concerning the acquisition of the VivoLab network, a majority stake in L.A.M. (Laboratorio Analisi Mediche), and a majority stake in Centro Sa.Na.
Assisted REDEUS Fund, a closed-end real estate alternative investment fund managed by Prelios SGRS, in connection with the construction and urban aspects related to the acquisition of the disused Farini and San Cristoforo railway yards owned by FS Sistemi Urbani, lead company of the FS Italian Railways Group's Urban Hub
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jacopo Brambilla Sica; Ilaria Gobbato
Other key lawyers
Giuseppe Gagliardo; Luciano Niedda