Simmons & Simmons advises clients across all issues in the commercial real estate space, with expertise in acquisitions, administrative law, tax, funding, investment funds and litigation. Its asset class expertise includes office, retail, residential, hotels and logistics sites and portfolios. The team’s practice heads are Dario Spinella, who specialises in corporate real estate, private equity and reorganisations, and Emanuela Molinaro, who is well-versed in construction law. Christian Turotti boasts a broad practice of advice in asset and portfolio transactions, lease arrangements, financing and development projects.
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Testimonials
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‘Simmons & Simmons’ real estate team has an unparalleled understanding of the real estate industry and its principal stakeholders. This expertise, fused with a strategic business-oriented approach, exceptional navigational skills in complex scenarios, and swift responsiveness renders Simmons & Simmons' support indispensable to its clients.’
‘Emanuela Molinaro's pragmatic approach, sharpened by her vast experience in the real estate sector, guarantees top-tier service. Her standout feature is her keen commercial insight paired with profound proactivity and kindness.'
'Enrico Stefanelli and Christian Turotti’s analytical and empathetic approaches to problem-solving allow them to dissect complex issues and identify the core elements that need addressing.’
‘Motivated and flexible; really client oriented.’
‘Very strong team with an extremely commercial approach and able to provide solutions for issues.’
‘Both Emanuela Molinaro and the involved associates, Enrico Stefanelli and Christian Turotti, have a great experience in the field, being able to manage complex transactions with a strong commercial approach.’
Key clients
- Auchan Group
- Crédit Agricole Vita
- Colony Capital Inc.
- BNP Paribas REIM
- Generali Group
- Carrefour Group
- Marconi Group
- Prelios SGR
- Monarch Capital Partners
- Meininger Hotels group
Work highlights
Advised Sistemi Urbani on the EUR500 million sale of real estate assets, structuring a tender which involved major players in the Italian and international real estate market.
Assisted Immobiliare Grande Distribuzione SIIQ with the EUR258 million sale of 13 retail assets to global investment companies Sixth Street and Starwood Capital.
Assisted BNP Paribas Group – Immobiliare Dinamico Fund with the EUR200 million disposal of its entire remaining real estate portfolio, comprising 20 commercial assets which included shopping centres and an office building.
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
Dario Spinella; Emanuela Molinaro
Other key lawyers
Christian Turotti; Enrico Stefanelli