Leading the Bird & Bird team, Antonella Ceschi advises on real estate acquisitions, expansions, and sale-and-leaseback transactions. Antonio Castorina supports the practice with the management of commercial centres, land sales, and the negotiation and drafting of preliminary purchase agreements, as well as lease renewals and modifications.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Professional and punctual. Available for long and challenging negotiations and in-depth analysis. Competent. Collaborative. Relevant and expert. The data room system worked well for our needs.’
- ‘Antonella Ceschi - highly skilled in negotiation, quick to interpret and resolve complexities in collaborative relationships. Expert, highly competent. Antonio Castorina - always available and attentive. Precise in his interventions and analyses. Excellent.’
- ‘I have had the opportunity to work with Bird & Bird on several occasions, and each time I’ve been impressed by the quality of their service. Among their key strengths are their outstanding client focus, deep technical expertise, and the ability to respond promptly, even in complex or time-sensitive situations.'
- 'What truly sets them apart is their ability to focus clearly on finding solutions. They go beyond legal analysis for its own sake and work proactively to deliver practical, sustainable, and strategically sound outcomes. In a context often dominated by formality and overcomplication, Bird & Bird stands out as a solid, pragmatic, and results-driven partner. A valuable point of reference for anyone looking for legal support that is both authoritative and business-oriented.’
- ‘A special mention goes to Antonella Ceschi, whose availability, attention to detail, and constant support—both in legal matters and beyond—have been truly exceptional. Antonella approaches every situation with genuine care, as if she were part of our company. I’ve rarely come across a legal professional with such a collaborative and engaged mindset: her role goes far beyond consultancy—it feels like having an in-house partner by your side.’
- ‘The Bird & Bird Real Estate Team is composed of skilled professionals, always available to face the needs of their clients and find together the best solution to the issues.’
Key clients
- APRC
- Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
- Bricoman Italia
- Equinix
- Eurofund Group
- Panattoni
- Immobiliare Novoli
- InvestiRE SGR
- Leroy Merlin Italia
- MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese
- Satispay
- Tecnomat
Work highlights
Assisted SIL S.p.A. Unipersonale in the execution of an important agreement for the sale and development of a logistic hub, pre-let to the retail operator Action Group.
Assisted Bricocenter Italia in connection with the purchase of 4 business branches located in Piemonte and previously run by Bricofer Group, together with the leasing of the real estate premises where the branches were located, purchased in the context of a bankruptcy.
Assisted Bricoman Italia in a case before the Sardinia Administrative Court and the Supreme Administrative Court against a competitor asking for the closing of the activity.
Practice head
Antonella Ceschi
Other key lawyers
Antonio Castorina