
Pavia e Ansaldo’s team, led by Claudio Cera, Daniele Carminati, and Fiorenza Resta, advises on transactional, development, and leasing matters. Cera handles land and building disposals, office leases, and agreements for photovoltaic plant sites. Carminati focuses on pre-litigation issues linked to railway construction. Resta guides clients through long-term leasing arrangements, office and commercial leases, community housing initiatives, and the disposal of significant assets.
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- ‘What makes this practice unique is its ability to deliver tailored, practical solutions that fit our specific needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. The team combines deep legal expertise with a collaborative, client-first mindset, ensuring that every recommendation is not only sound from a legal perspective but also aligned with our business goals.'
- ‘The individuals we have worked with stand out for their combination of deep expertise, accessibility, and genuine commitment to client success. Unlike competitors who can sometimes feel distant or overly formal, this team brings a practical, approachable style that makes even the most complex issues manageable.'
- ‘The lawyers I work with on litigation matters stand out for their strategic mindset, clarity in communication, and deep legal insight. They are not only technically excellent but also highly skilled in managing complex dynamics with opposing counsel, always maintaining a professional and composed demeanour.'
Key clients
- Anas International Enterprise S.p.A.
- Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A.
- Fabrica Immobiliare SGR
- FS Sistemi Urbani S.r.l.
- Focus Investments S.p.A.
- Gruppo Finim
- Gruppo First Atlantic RE
- Invimit SGR S.p.A.
- InvestiRE SGR
- LHM S.r.l.
- EXYTE Italy S.r.l.
- Omnia Hotel Group
Work highlights
Assisted a major Italian pension fund in the acquisition of the first “community house”, in the context of the project for the aggregation of general medicine doctors recently launched by the doctors’ pension fund at a national level.
Assisted two major management companies in the sale of a total of 59 assets hosting telecom infrastructure to a foreign investor, with the application of the Golden Power procedure in front of the Italian Prime Minister's Office.
Assisted a member of a Pan-European investment manager in private credit and real estate in the renting of the new directional offices in a six-storey building in central Milan, with rent for the first period of Euro 6.5 million.
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Practice head
Fiorenza Resta; Claudio Cera; Daniele Carminati
