Possessing ‘exceptional depth of knowledge, professionalism, and strategic thinking’, Gianni & Origoni supports clients with M&A, capital markets, zoning, tax, finance and environmental issues in the real estate sector. The team is spread across Milan and Rome, advising major real estate investment funds on their hospitality, healthcare, student housing and commercial assets. Development expert Domenico Tulli and the ’brilliant’ Filippo Cecchetti lead from Rome, whilst M&A specialist Davide Braghini heads the Milan practice. Working in the Rome office, Giulia Minetti Floccari focuses on the acquisitions and disposals of real estate portfolios.
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‘Filippo Cecchetti has a very strong track record and extensive market experience, great commercial and deal-making skills, with a proactive and pragmatic approach.’
‘Gianni & Origoni’s real estate team, led by Filippo Cecchetti, stands out for its exceptional depth of knowledge, professionalism, and strategic thinking in the Italian real estate market
‘Filippo Cecchetti is a great professional. He is very competent in the real estate sector and always manages to find adequate solutions on critical issues.’
‘The team I've worked with is very skilled and legally technical, and I love working with them because they're very commercial too.’
‘Individuals have a client-centric approach and flexibility and show strong commitment to results, always aligned with the clients' needs and interested in building strong, collaborative relationships. ’
‘Filippo Cecchetti is a brilliant lawyer with a team full of talent and rigour.’
‘The people in the GOP team show a constant involvement in the achievement of the customer's goals.’
‘GOP combines exceptional legal expertise with tailored service to clients. The real estate and construction team is known for its deep industry knowledge and a proven track record across a wide range of sectors.'
Key clients
- Arsenale S.p.A.
- AXA
- Castello SGR S.p.A.
- CBE Capital
- Coima SGR S.p.A.
- Cromwell Property Group
- Dea Capital RE SGR S.p.A.
- DWS
- Elliott Advisors Ltd
- Generali Real Estate SGR S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Assisted Coima SGR S.p.A. and Redo SGR S.p.A. – Società Benefit in the Milanosesto development.
- Assisted Prelios SGR - as the management company of Megas Fund, of which the Enasarco Foundation is the shareholder - in the redevelopment and restyling project of Galleria Alberto Sordi in Rome.
- Assisted Fedrigoni in the domestic and international legal issues related to the sale of a portfolio of 16 industrial facilities in Italy, Spain and Germany.
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Practice head
Domenico Tulli; Davide Braghini; Filippo Cecchetti
Other key lawyers
Giulia Minetti Floccari