Recognised for its ‘quality and sophistication’, Dentons’ practice advises across hospitality, logistics and residential assets, with a strong focus on complex transactional and development mandates. Federico Sutti heads the team handling hotel acquisitions, residential disposals, and joint-venture investments, while Carlo Merisio guides clients through historic landmark property acquisitions, portfolio sales, and land transactions for data centres. Maria Sole Insinga advises on the signing of strategic partnerships and hospitality developments. Sara Poetto focuses on construction, including redevelopment projects and student housing investments, and reviews construction agreements. The team also manages transactional documentation and fund-related regulatory matters. Sebastiano Berto is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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- 'Dentons stands out for the quality and sophistication of its support. They consistently deliver high-level work, but what makes them unique is their ability to combine technical excellence with a deep understanding of market dynamics. This makes their advice not only legally sound but also commercially insightful and tailored to the client’s needs. I also greatly appreciate how forward-looking the team is.'
- ‘I work mainly with Maria Sole Insinga, who is, in my view, an outstanding professional and a true point of reference in the real estate sector. She combines deep legal knowledge with a very practical, results-oriented approach, always able to identify creative, tailor-made solutions that address clients’ specific needs.'
- ‘Federico Sutti is an outstanding individual and the go-to real estate expert in Italy with an excellent network across the industry, facilitating complex transactions and negotiations.’
- ‘Very competent and well organised.’
- ‘Strong expertise and skills. They are always available and use a pragmatic and problem-solving approach.’
- ‘The real estate team led by Federico Sutti stands out for its expertise and strategic vision, with a remarkable ability to communicate effectively with clients.’
Key clients
- Algebris Investments
- Allianz Real Estate
- AXA Investment Managers – Real Assets
- Bain Capital
- Barings Real Estate
- BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management
- Castello SGR
- CPI Property Group
- DeA Capital Real Estate SGR
- Fattal Hotel Group
- Fondo Pensioni per il Personale Cariplo
- Fort Partners
Work highlights
Advised Castello SGR and Leonardo Hotels on the acquisition of the four-star “Hotel dei Borgia” in Rome, now rebranded as the Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rome Monti.
Advised DeA Capital Real Estate SGR S.p.A., on behalf of the “Fondo HighGarden”, in connection with the sale of two sky-ground buildings for residential senior living.
Assisted BNP Paribas REIM in connection with the signing of a strategic partnership with QC Terme of Wonders for the development of a real estate portfolio valued at over €300 million.
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Practice head
Federico Sutti
Other key lawyers
Carlo Merisio; Maria Sole Insinga; Sara Poetto; Sebastiano Berto