Jones Day is recognised for its 'problem-solving mindset' while navigating complex real estate and construction matters. Its practice, led by Paolo Foppiani, advises on refinancing arrangements, joint venture components, and asset transactions spanning office, leisure, and senior living properties. Silvia Beggiato focuses on data centre and logistics work, including land acquisitions and sale-and-leaseback deals. Maryana Todyrenchuk handles greenfield developments, logistics complexes, and refurbishments involving zoning and construction issues. Neil De Biase has experience in asset purchases and leasing, including hotel acquisitions and portfolio transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Strong expertise, long-lasting experience and recognition of its peers and investors.’
- ‘Jones Day has a good track record in Healthcare and a very good team in place.’
- ‘In addition to having in-depth knowledge of the real estate sector and investment funds, the team has a strong ability to propose solutions with a view to the successful completion of transactions.’
- ‘Overall, the team is always open to free and collaborative discussion. Paolo Foppiani has in-depth knowledge of each transaction handled by his team; Neil De Biase and Maryana Todyrenchuk are two highly skilled professionals who combine quality and speed in their work. ’
- ‘Very professional and proactive approach. Problem-solving mindset.’
- ‘The team is small, flexible and comprised of great professionals.’
Key clients
- Euryale Asset Management S.A.
- SCPI Pierval Santé
- Praemia REIM
- Swiss Life Asset Managers France
- Stellantis NV
- Invesco Ltd.
- Fingen S.p.A.
- Logicor
- UniCredit S.p.A.
- ING Capital LLC
- Credit Agricole CIB Milan
- LaSalle Investment Management
Work highlights
Advised UHG on the acquisition of an Italian company which owns a hotel in Florence.
Advised BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management France SA on (i) the incorporation of a SICAF under Italian law; (ii) certain aspects of a joint venture set up between the purchaser and the contributing entity; and (iii) the acquisition and subsequent lease back of a camping site near Venice.
Advised IRGE Italy Management SICAF on the acquisition of a logistics complex with a gross lettable area of approx. 110,000 sqm located in Pavia.
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.
Silvia Beggiato
Practice head
Paolo Foppiani
Other key lawyers
Maryana Todyrenchuk; Neil De Biase; Silvia Beggiato