Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 1
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper offers an impressive practice advising on a range of real estate mandates, with experience in asset deals. The law firm remains a strong choice for cross-border property transactions. Additionally, its lawyers specialise in lease agreements. The property team assists with a variety of asset types, including hotels, office, data centres and logistics properties. The firm's client roster includes asset managers, investors and multinational corporations.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised Colliers on the purchase of a company that owns a student accommodation development in Milan, valued at EUR130 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are able to grasp the clients' commercial needs and are committed to achieving their business goals as soon as practicable."
"DLA Piper has very hands-on partners and reliable juniors that deliver work in an accurate and timely manner."
"The team at DLA Piper is well organised and prepared in providing the client with the necessary assistance in the different fields of the transaction."
"The firm adapts its advice to our requirements and strategies."
"They are able to grasp the clients' commercial needs and are committed to achieving their business goals as soon as practicable."
"DLA Piper has very hands-on partners and reliable juniors that deliver work in an accurate and timely manner."
"The team at DLA Piper is well organised and prepared in providing the client with the necessary assistance in the different fields of the transaction."
"The firm adapts its advice to our requirements and strategies."
Notable Practitioners
Olaf Schmidt is a distinguished lawyer in the Italian real estate market for cross-border acquisitions, sales and project development matters. His client roster includes investment companies and fund management institutions.
"Olaf is always available and demonstrates strong confidence in his advice."
Federico Barbára is a highly regarded lawyer who is noted for his skills advising on long-term lease agreements and acquisition and sale mandates. His clients often include investment management companies, as well as private equity firms.
Federico Barbára has recently joined DLA Piper and is a highly regarded lawyer for the sale and acquisition of real estate assets, as well as regularly assisting real estate investment funds.
"Federico combines legal acumen with business sensibility. His leadership skills are evident in how he steers the team towards client-centric solutions."
"He is very responsive and practical."
Elena Generini is a well-versed lawyer who provides expert advice on real estate acquisitions, sales and joint ventures. She assists clients with various asset classes, including logistics buildings and offices.
"Elena pays great attention to details, has great leadership skills and is goal-oriented."
Ranked Lawyers at
DLA Piper LLP
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