At K&L Gates, the practice is led by Francesco Sanna, whose work spans the substitution of real estate fund management, acquisitions, sales of student housing assets, and disputes arising from related agreements. Anna Amprimo advises on sale transactions, including land for data-centre development and logistics assets. Vanessa Boato focuses on logistics matters, covering park acquisitions, construction contracts, and redevelopment work. The team also handles hotel-development financing, restructurings, and lease negotiations. Chiara Anceschi assists on facilities agreements, refinancing, securitisation structures, and loans for residential projects.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘Anna Amprimo is always kind and keen to hear the issues to solve. She can assemble the right team for the specific purpose. She has extensive knowledge of the real estate sector and a practical approach to proposing an action plan.’
- ‘A close-knit team with all the necessary skills for the real estate sector.’
- ‘Highly valued professionals with a proactive approach to problem solving.’
- ‘Francesco Sanna is a very experienced lawyer with strong dedication to his clients and a focus on complex structures. He is very dedicated to finding innovative legal solutions.'
- ‘Francesco Sanna - always available.’
Key clients
- Unipol
- DeA Capital Real Estate SGR S.p.A.
- Barings Real Estate Advisors Europe LLC
- Savills Investment Management SGR S.p.A.
- Invesco Real Estate Management S. à r. l.
- Stonehill Group
- Kryalos SGR
- CBRE
- Crea.Re Group
- LaSalle Italia
- AEW Europe S.A.
- IPI
- PIMCO Real Estate
- Generali Real Estate
- DWS
- Covivio Development
- Vetropack
- Pilkington
- UBS
- PAREF Gestion Société Anonyme
Work highlights
Assisted AF Group with the sale of an area in the municipality of Lacchiarella (MI) to a closed-end real estate alternative fund, as well as with the purchase of a stake in the fund.
Advised Zetland Capital Partners, which was part of a group of private and institutional investors who acquired the company that owns the “Grand Hotel Imperiale Resort & SPA”.
Assisted Stonehill Group in selling a newly constructed, innovative and sustainable student housing property with 500 beds in downtown Bologna to Ardian and Rockfield.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Anna Amprimo
Practice head
Francesco Sanna
Other key lawyers
Anna Amprimo; Chiara Anceschi; Vanessa Boato