Andrea Caputo, noted for providing ‘excellent support to the client, following every step of the process’, leads Ashurst’s real estate practice and advises on investment and development mandates across student housing, logistics, retail, and mixed-use assets. Caputo’s work includes fund share acquisitions, disposals of historic and commercial properties, and refurbishment projects tied to subsequent sales or leases. The team also handles land purchases, tender participation, and asset transactions that require coordinated due diligence, with support on preliminary sale and purchase agreements.
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- ‘What makes this practice unique is its truly international presence, combined with a wide team of specialised professionals across multiple fields. This depth and breadth of expertise allows them to provide comprehensive, cross-border solutions that few firms can match. Clients benefit not only from technical excellence in individual areas of law but also from the firm’s ability to integrate insights across jurisdictions and specialities seamlessly.'
- ‘The individuals we worked with stand out for their exceptional expertise, professionalism, and ability to collaborate seamlessly across jurisdictions and practice areas. Unlike competitors who may rely heavily on a few specialists, this team offers a breadth of talent, with each professional bringing deep knowledge in their field while working together to deliver integrated solutions.'
- ‘The team combines strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset. They are highly responsive and collaborative, making complex transactions smooth and efficient, ensuring clear communication, commercial awareness and seamless execution.’
- ‘We worked closely with Andrea Caputo, who stands out for his exceptional availability, clarity of communication, and ability to anticipate client needs. His advice is always technically sound yet pragmatic, ensuring smooth execution under pressure. Compared to competitors, he combines sharp legal skills with a highly collaborative and approachable style.’
- ‘Led by Andrea Caputo, the real estate team offers cohesion and expertise, guiding clients through every phase of the transaction with professionalism, experience and smart commercial insight.’
- ‘Andrea Caputo provides excellent support to the client, following every step of the process.’
Key clients
- GRR Garbe Italy
- Intermediate Capital Group
- BNP Paribas REIM
- Ardian
- Prelios SGR
- Azimut
- Partners Group
- InVel
- Patrizia
- Kryalos SGR
- Phoenix Asset Management
- Cheyne Capital
Work highlights
Advised GRR GARBE Italy and Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) on the 222,000,000 Euro acquisition of the units of a real estate investment fund managed by BNPP REIM owning a portfolio of 22 Coop food retail properties.
Advised Phoenix Asset Management S.p.A in relation to the structuring and implementation of a real estate transaction, including the relevant financing aspects.
Advised Ardian and Rockfield in relation to the transactional aspects of the first investment of the new pan-European platform in the student housing sector.
Practice head
Andrea Caputo