The team at Linklaters Studio Legale Associato is noted for its transactional capability across investment and development assets. Francesco De Blasio, heading the practice, leads on matters concerning sales of units, real estate alternative investment funds, hotel share acquisitions, and disposals of office complexes. Francesco Calabria focuses on forward purchases of logistics portfolios and advises on major regeneration projects.
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- Capability to manage complex real estate transactions and a commercial approach in legal negotiation.
- Commercial approach and capability to work on complex real estate transactions.
- ‘Francesco De Blasio and Francesco Calabria have a business approach to transactions, but do not lose sight of risks. The team is pragmatic, solution-oriented, very proactive, fast and easily accessible. They are well prepared, detail‑oriented and efficient.’
- ‘The firm’s real estate practice is distinguished by the high quality of its professionals and by an approach to transactions that combines outstanding legal expertise with an equally strong understanding of a business and its commercial needs.’
- 'Deep know-how on real estate, flexible and innovative approach to the market's best practices.’
- ‘Strong team with high-level and extensive knowledge of legal topics. High degree of flexibility and deal-oriented attitude.'
- ‘Great flexibility and availability in assisting with client needs, with great ability to manage topics and propose solutions to address/resolve potential issues.’
- ‘I had the pleasure of working with Francesco Calabria, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. He is highly professional, extremely knowledgeable in real estate law, and truly committed to his clients. Thanks to his expertise and guidance, everything was handled smoothly and efficiently. I would strongly recommend Francesco to anyone looking for a trustworthy and outstanding real estate lawyer.’
- ‘Francesco Calabria is a reliable and very competent professional with a deep knowledge of the industry.’
- ‘Amazing real estate team - smart, knowledgeable, quick.’
Key clients
- Bain Capital
- DeA Capital
- Eagle Hills Properties
- Kervis SGR S.p.A.
- Omnam Investment Group
- PGIM Real Estate
- Prologis
- W.P. Carey
Work highlights
Assisted Bainto in connection with the forward purchase of a logistics portfolio composed of four to-be-built real estate complexes in key logistics areas in Italy.
Assisted Eagle Hills Properties in connection with the asset-to-credit transaction entailing the acquisition of the “Hotel Des Bains” real estate in Lido di Venezia.
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Practice head
Francesco De Blasio
Other key lawyers
Francesco Calabria