Linklaters Studio Legale Associato supports private equity funds, investment managers, institutional developers and corporate occupiers. The firm is particularly well-versed in advising clients on the sale and leaseback of a wide range of assets. The team is led by Francesco De Blasio, who advises on portfolio acquisitions and investment structures. Within the team, Francesco Calabria specialises in lease agreement support.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
- Profile
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Very strong team with excellent knowledge of the market and good commercial sense.’
‘Both partner and associate very hands-on and proactive.’
‘The team is pragmatic, solution-oriented, very proactive, fast and easily accessible. They are well prepared, detail-oriented and efficient.’
‘Francesco De Blasio and Francesco Calabria have a business approach to transactions, but do not lose sight of risks and try to hedge them as best as possible.'
‘High-level legal skills combined with a deep knowledge of the market and the logic behind real estate transactions.'
‘Francesco De Blasio and Francesco Calabria are professionals capable of making a difference thanks to both their in-depth knowledge of the market and the law.’
‘The team knew the industry very well which helped us greatly with our deal from start to finish. That coupled with hard work and perseverance is what set Linklaters apart from competitors.’
‘Strong and consolidated real estate expertise in Italy on different asset classes, transactions and leasing.'
Key clients
- Bain Capital Credit
- Boreal IM & Cadillac Fairview
- Cromwell Investment Luxembourg S.à.r.l.
- Investire Società di Gestione del Risparmio S.p.A.
- Kervis SGR S.p.A.
- Kryalos SGR S.p.A.
- Neinver Group
- Nuveen Real Estate
- Omnam Group
- PGIM Real Estate
Work highlights
Advised on the acquisition of a property located in Rome, Via delle Vergini 18-21, to be converted into a hotel, from DeA Capital Real Estate SGR S.p.A., as management of the real estate alternative investment fund “Fondo Trophy Value Added”, and in setting up the real estate alternative investment fund denominated “Comet”, managed by Kryalos SGR S.p.A.
Assisted with a new sale and leaseback transaction for the acquisition and subsequent lease of a number of industrial properties located in Germany, Spain and Italy, valued at €280m.
Assisted in relation to the joint venture with Cittamoderna to invest and deliver residential properties in major cities across Italy.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Francesco De Blasio
Other key lawyers
Francesco Calabria