
Marco Rota Candiani leads the Hogan Lovells International LLP practice, guiding clients through transactions involving hotel complexes, office buildings, and sports assets. Alberto Carrara and Maria Deledda support Rota Candiani on cross-border sale-and-leaseback mandates for logistics portfolios and mixed-use properties, as well as on amendments to hotel management agreements.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has provided us with great expertise on the market's specifics during the process.’
- ‘Great availability and knowledge from Marco Rota Candiani and Maria Deledda to help us clarify real estate matters and navigate the real estate specificities of our market and asset class.’
- ‘Alberto Carrara provided deep, grounded legal support combined with strong knowledge of lease agreements-related topics.’
- ‘The Hogan Lovells Italian team is distinguished by its integrated global approach, offering seamless cross-border legal services. Their expertise in Italian and European law, coupled with sector-specific knowledge, makes them a valuable partner for clients requiring comprehensive legal solutions.'
Key clients
- Invesco Real Estate
- KSL Capital Partners
- Sol Melià
- Segro
Work highlights
Advised Invesco Real Estate on the sale of Hotel NH Collection Milano CityLife to Schroders Capital.
Advised Invesco Real Estate on the sale of Time Building, an iconic office building located in the centre of Milan, to a real estate fund owned by Fabrica Immobiliare SGR S.p.A.
Advised KSL Capital Partners on its acquisition of JW Marriott Venice Resort and Spa from Aareal Bank Group.
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Practice head
Marco Rota Candiani
Other key lawyers
Alberto Carrara; Maria Deledda

