Experienced partners Rocco Ferrari and Guido Sagliaschi jointly co-lead the Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici real estate and construction practice. Sagliaschi focuses on complex asset transactions, including office and hotel disposals, student-housing acquisitions, and logistics development deals. Ferrari handles joint ventures, portfolio sales, shopping-centre acquisitions, and advises banks on the disposal of headquarters. Andrea Gaiti, described as an ‘exceptional lawyer’, works alongside Ferrari on these mandates and also advises on negotiations involving investments in real estate funds.
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Testimonials

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  • Rocco Ferrari stands out for his exceptional technical preparation, clarity of advice, and strong commercial intuition. He combines deep knowledge of the real estate sector with a pragmatic, solution-driven mindset that consistently moves transactions forward. Unlike many competitors, he is extremely responsive, hands-on, and able to navigate complex negotiations with calm, precision, and reliability. We particularly value his attention to detail, ability to anticipate issues early, and his collaborative, client-focused approach. Working with him provides a level of consistency and trust that is genuinely rare in the market.
  • Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici’s real estate team combines strong technical expertise with a highly pragmatic, business-oriented approach. They stand out for their responsiveness, commercial insight, and ability to manage complex transactions efficiently. The team works collaboratively, provides clear and solution-driven advice, and ensures senior-level involvement throughout matters. Compared to other firms, they offer a rare mix of precision, flexibility, and consistency. The practice also embraces modern tools, transparent billing, and a collaborative culture that enhances efficiency and client service.
  • ‘Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici's team demonstrates exceptional expertise across all key areas of real estate: lease agreements, financing contracts, SPAs, construction agreements, and more. Their ability to manage such a broad scope of services truly sets them apart from other competitors in the market. Their approach of assigning a dedicated team to each client, even across different workstreams, guarantees strong collaboration and a smooth, coordinated process.’
  • ‘We work primarily with Guido Sagliaschi and his team. They are always available, have thorough knowledge of the subject matter and the right commercial spirit, thinking of solutions before presenting a problem.’
  • ‘Attention to clients, knowledge of the industry and proactive and highly-engaged support.’
  • ‘Guido Sagliaschi and Andrea Gaiti - They both stand out for their availability, solution-oriented approach, deep sector knowledge, and commercial/negotiation capabilities.’
  • ‘Rocco Ferrari is very experienced in real estate, always up to date with local and international legal innovations and new trends, and capable of merging these skills with a great practical sense.’
  • ‘GPBL stands out as a highly responsive and client-focused team. They combine deep legal expertise with a practical, business-oriented approach, which makes their advice both reliable and actionable. The team is collaborative, easy to work with, and consistently delivers on time, even under tight deadlines.'
  • 'Compared to other firms, GPBL distinguishes itself through its agility, partner involvement, and ability to tailor solutions to clients’ needs rather than offering off-the-shelf advice. Clients also value their transparent communication, strong teamwork, and commitment to building long-term relationships. Their innovative mindset—whether in leveraging technology, adopting flexible billing structures, or fostering a diverse and inclusive team culture—adds further strength to their practice.’
  • ‘Andrea Gaiti is an exceptional lawyer to work with. What sets him apart is not only his strong technical expertise but also his pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset, which ensures that advice is always commercially relevant and actionable. Andrea is highly responsive and reliable, even when managing complex and time-sensitive matters, and he consistently brings clarity to situations that could otherwise become overly complicated.'

Key clients

  • AEW Europe
  • Alderan
  • Amundi Real Estate Italia SGR
  • Artisa Group
  • BFF Bank
  • Bizzi & Partenrs
  • CBRE Global Investors
  • CHolding
  • Colliers SGR
  • Dea Capital Real Estate
  • Eco-dem
  • Electra Italia S.r.l.
  • Finanziaria Immobiliare D’Este
  • Fondo Pensioni Personale Cariplo
  • Fredves
  • Generali Real Estate
  • Gestioni Turistiche
  • Ikea
  • Indotek
  • Industria e Costruzioni

Work highlights

Assisted QC Terme on the joint venture with BNP Real Estate for the acquisition, by a real estate investment fund managed by BNP and owned by QC Terme, of real estate assets to be refurbished and managed by QC Terme.
Assisted Fondo Pensioni per il Personale Cariplo in selling a portfolio of over 50,000 sqm, featuring modern towers and neoclassical buildings mainly in Milan's historic centre.
Assisted Nuveen and Colliers SGR Asset deal on the sale of an office compound in Milan, via Darwin, to a real estate fund managed by Kervis SGR.

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Practice head

Rocco Ferrari; Guido Sagliaschi

Other key lawyers

Andrea Gaiti