Co-leading the Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie real estate practice, Pietro Bernasconi and Rita Marchetti focus on non-contentious mandates for domestic and cross-border clients, primarily in the hotel sector. Bernasconi handles hotel and related asset acquisitions, while Marchetti oversees portfolio reorganisations, due diligence, lease agreements and site identification for development.
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  • 'Rita Marchetti provides excellent, clear commercial advice and can get a deal over the line.’

Key clients

  • Gruppo Statuto
  • Planzer Holding AG
  • Société internationale de télécommunications aéronautiques
  • Norave SA de CV
  • Roca Group

Work highlights

Assisted the Italian and European leader in the luxury hospitality sector, Gruppo Statuto, in its acquisition of the iconic Hotel Ceaser Augustus in Anacapri (Capri) from the Signorini Family.
Advised Planzer Holding AG on its acquisition of a major logistics portfolio in Italy.
Advised Roca Group on the acquisition of a majority stake in Antonio Lupi Design S.p.A.
Practice head

Pietro Bernasconi; Rita Marchetti