BonelliErede has notable expertise across all aspects of real estate and construction. In real estate, it fields specialised lawyers for the key matters affecting its clients, from the sale and purchase of property portfolios to financings and the creation of real estate funds. In construction, the firm is experienced in assisting in major industries, including infrastructure, oil, chemicals and energy. With a focus on banking and finance, Emanuela Da Rin leads the real estate team, while M&A and dispute resolution expert Paolo Daino leads the construction group. Alessandro Balp is a key practitioner for real estate-related corporate matters.

Chiomenti assists large multinational corporates and financial services companies with their real estate and construction investments in Italy. The firm specialises in all essential aspects of real estate and construction, covering civil, tax, finance, regulatory and administrative law. Patrizia Liguti heads the real estate practice and brings significant experience assisting major institutional investors in real estate matters. Umberto Borzi, who is well versed in real estate transactions, is a key member of the practice. Promoted to partner in January 2023, Paolo Fedele is an expert in insurance matters within real estate. Alessandro Giacosa is another key member of the department, which grew further in September 2023 with the arrival of Federico Vanetti from Dentons.

Dentons provides comprehensive advice across the gamut of real estate matters, from development and construction to financing and restructuring. Managing partner Federico Sutti is the firm’s head of real estate, advising on acquisitions and sales of portfolios for national and international clients. Within the team, Maria Sole Insinga assists clients in real estate matters concerning office, retail, hospitality and logistics assets. Carlo Merisio is also noted for his work on transactions, leasebacks, joint ventures and deal structures, and Sara Poetto is another key lawyer specialising in real estate transactions, developments and acquisitions. In September 2023, Federico Vanetti departed the firm.

Gianni & Origoni leverages its global and local presence to assist clients across multiple industries. Domenico Tulli, who is involved in major Rome developments across several sectors, co-heads the real estate department alongside Davide Braghini, an M&A specialist focusing on real estate, and Filippo Cecchetti, who assists leading domestic and international clients in major real estate transactions. Cecchetti joined the practice from DLA Piper in September 2022. Giulia Minetti Floccari, a noted member of the practice, focuses on acquisitions and disposals of real estate portfolios as well as real estate contracts. In January 2023, Andrea Marani left the firm.

The multidisciplinary practice at Legance - Avvocati Associati is equipped to handle a broad range of matters, drawing from across departments, including corporate, administrative, banking and tax, to assist clients. The real estate department is co-led by Gabriele Capecchi, who frequently advises on acquisitions, developments, sales and divestments, and Giuseppe Abbruzzese, who specialises in administrative matters and major real estate transactions. Marco Mastrorosa is of note within the team for his work across the real estate practice, including a familiarity with real estate fund constitution and management. Francesca Iannò is also noted for her involvement in significant real estate deals. In December 2023, Luca Dal Cerro left the firm.

ADVANT Nctm advises across the gamut of real estate matters, including on acquisitions, financings, tax, zoning and environment law, urban planning and construction. Vito Bisceglie heads the real estate department, with deep experience in assisting investors in their investments or financings of real estate transactions. Luigi Croce is a noted member of the team, with a focus on the transfer of real estate assets, joint venture formation, bidding procedures and construction projects. Antonella Scarciello is noted for her specialisation in town planning concerns. In April 2023, Giovanni Giuliani left the firm.

Belvedere & Partners, a real estate boutique, is well versed across the range of real estate concerns, from investments and finance to complex transactions involving large real estate portfolios. Founding partners Antonio Belvedere, who regularly advises on real estate developments and investment transactions, and Guido Alberto Inzaghi, who focuses on zoning, planning, environmental and public partnership law, lead the practice. Ivana Magistrelli, a noted member of the team, covers the breadth of real estate matters, including acquisitions, sales, developments and leases. Silvia Gnocco is also noted for her work regarding building and town planning.

DLA Piper‘s real estate and construction department is highlighted for its ‘solid legal preparation and experience‘. Olaf Schmidt leads the department and assists domestic and international clients in investment and tax matters in the real estate sector. Within the practice, Elena Generini advises clients on corporate finance transactions connected to real estate, and Valentina Marengo focuses her practice on the construction and development sector. Francesco Edoardo Ascione is also noted for his work in corporate real estate and construction. Filippo Cecchetti left in September 2022, and Elena Generini joined from Legance - Avvocati Associati in December 2022. Federico Barbàra was a new arrival in May 2024 from Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria.

Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici maintains a busy and broad practice, regularly advising clients on developments, investments, joint ventures and real estate fund structuring. In addition, the firm is well versed in construction projects and dispute resolution in the real estate field. Rocco Ferrari, who is experienced in real estate transactions, joint ventures, developments and contracts, leads the practice alongside Guido Sagliaschi, who specialises in transactions, commercial agreements and litigation with a real estate focus.

Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria offers a comprehensive service to its clients in the real estate sector. It has particular strength in investments, developments, construction projects and long-term lease agreements. Marzio Longo, who is well versed in real estate transactions with particular expertise in the negation and drafting phases, leads the team. Gloria Molteni is noted for her specialisation in town planning and zoning. Since publication, Federico Barbàra left the firm.

K&L Gates is experienced in handling real estate matters involving tax, finance, dispute resolution and regulatory issues. The firm also utilises its international network to assist clients on matters with a cross-border element. It has assisted clients in a range of industries, including logistics, hospitality and retail. Head of the real estate department Francesco Sanna advises on real estate investment, development, structuring and negotiation of project contracts, and Anna Amprimo regularly acts for local and international investors and developers.

Molinari Agostinelli's lawyers possess expertise across practice areas, allowing them to assist companies in all issues that may occur in a real estate context. In particular, the firm is experienced in acquisitions, disposals of assets and developments. Appointed in June 2023, Alessandro De Botton is now the firm’s managing partner and head of the real estate practice. He regularly advises major real estate companies, developers, contractors, investment funds and asset management companies. Marco Laviano is noted within the team for his specialism in real estate M&A and development projects.

Studio Legale Padovan regularly advises on major real estate transactions throughout the country. The firm is also experienced in development and construction projects, including infrastructure, retail and office projects. Founding partner Marco Padovan leads the real estate and construction team and advises significant domestic and international corporations, investment funds and merchant banks on matters spanning the breadth of the real estate sector. Michele Bonomini is a key member of the team, focusing on real estate transactions as well as commercial and construction contracts.

A&O Shearman offers the full spectrum of advice for its clients in the real estate and construction industry, including assisting in acquisitions and disposals, financings, development and construction, regulatory, tax, town planning and administrative matters. The real estate practice is led by Paolo Nastasi, who has extensive experience assisting private equity funds and companies in major real estate deals, and Pietro Scarfone, who regularly handles financings, acquisitions, developments and restructurings for real estate players.

Bertacco Recla & Partners is accustomed to assisting clients in matters covering the gamut of the real estate industry, from fund formation and acquisitions to leasing and sales to construction and development. The practice is led by Paolo Bertacco, who is familiar with matters requiring cross-disciplinary expertise for real estate development, and Francesca Tresoldi, who advises clients on real estate developments, acquisitions, divestments and investments. In January 2023, Maria Grazia Buonanno was promoted to partner.

Clifford Chance advises domestic and international entities active in the real estate industry, including property companies, investors, funds, asset managers and lenders. It is well versed in advising foreign investors on their entry into the Italian market. As the head of the real estate group, Claudio Cerabolini is an expert in complex real estate transactions for real estate funds and financial sponsors. Another key practitioner in the group, Angela Benincasa is proficient in acquisitions, disposals of real estate portfolios and construction management.

Hogan Lovells International LLP utilises its global office network to provide assistance at a multi-jurisdictional level. The firm regularly assists in investments, M&A transactions, regulatory and tax as well as planning and environmental matters. Marco Rota Candiani heads the real estate practice and provides support in real estate to foreign and domestic clients including notable institutional investors. Within the practice, Maria Deledda advises on regulatory issues across the real estate sector and involving a number of industries, including leisure, logistics, retail and offices.

Jones Day supports clients across the spectrum of real estate-related matters. It is well versed in town planning and fund formation for domestic and cross-border portfolios. Paolo Foppiani, who heads the real estate practice, is widely experienced in assisting clients in the real estate sector. He advises on purchases, sales, lets, developments and joint ventures on a regular basis. Silvia Beggiato advises on real estate matters in an array of sectors including logistics, commercial, industrial, hospitality and retail.

Osborne Clarke is comfortable handling ESG-driven developments as well as novel and significant real estate projects, especially in an infrastructure context. The firm also regularly advises notable clients on international portfolio management. The co-heads of the real estate practice are Simone Monesi, who is specialised in technical, regulatory and financial issues connected to real estate projects, and Sara Miglioli, who focuses on real estate and construction with particular expertise in planning law.

PedersoliGattai has expertise in both legal and tax matters in the real estate sector, where it acts for domestic and international clients. Gianluca Gariboldi specialises in administrative law focusing on public planning, construction and public tenders, and Andrea Francesco Castelli advises on acquisitions, divestments, property deals, extraordinary transactions and lease agreements. Federica Baccigalupi assists clients with real estate investments and alternative investment funds, and is also experienced in planning law. Sergio Fienga specialises in town planning regulations and administrative procedures, and Luca Saraceni assists real estate players in M&A, asset disposals and financings. Giovanni Giuliani joined the firm from ADVANT Nctm in April 2023.

Simmons & Simmons regularly advises major real estate investors, developers, landlords and tenants on transactional and regulatory matters. Emanuela Molinaro, who joined the firm from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in May 2023, advises on property developments and transactions in a range of areas including commercial, residential, hospitality and industrial. Molinaro co-heads the firm’s real estate practice alongside Dario Spinella, who is experienced in real estate acquisitions, disposals of assets, restructurings and refinancings. Christian Turotti is noted for his work on lease agreements, development projects, fund formations and joint ventures.

Ashurst is a one-stop-shop for real estate matters, frequently advising on acquisitions, disposals, developments, lettings and real estate portfolio management in the sector. Andrea Caputo co-heads the real estate practice and is well versed in large and complex real estate transactions in a range of sectors, including residential, logistics, leisure and retail. Fellow co-head Mario Lisanti is equipped to assist lenders and borrowers in real estate finance transactions.

Cappelli Riolo Calderaro Crisostomo Del Din & Partners regularly assists clients in real estate transactions, where it advises domestic and international entities, from global investment management firms to Italian real estate development companies. Real estate practice head Alberto Del Din assists clients in real estate securitisation, structured finance, transactions and project finance. Alessandro Vespa is experienced in asset management, investment funds, M&A transactions and disposals of real estate portfolios.

Cocuzza & Associati Studio Legale possesses particular expertise in the retail sector, including luxury and high street retail projects. The firm is also experienced in large real estate leasing mandates, developments and litigation. Founding partner Claudio Cocuzza is the firm’s head of real estate and assists major companies in property acquisitions, development projects and real estate mergers and divestments.

Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP assists institutions, public entities and multinational corporations in a wide range of real estate matters. The firm advises on acquisitions and divestments of real estate portfolios, joint ventures, loan agreement drafting and negotiation as well as asset management. Sergio Esposito Farber is the head of the firm’s real estate practice and advises on property acquisitions and dispositions for domestic and international clients, including state-owned entities.

LCA Studio Legale is accustomed to handling complex and sensitive matters in a broad span of industries for investors, contractors, occupiers and commercial landlords. Barbara de Muro, who focuses her work on property sales, commercial lease agreements, development transactions and purchase agreements, heads the real estate practice. Andrea Marani joined the firm from Gianni & Origoni in January 2023, with Filippo Donati following a month later from the Superior Council of the Judiciary.

Linklaters Studio Legale Associato draws on specialists in its banking, M&A, tax and litigation departments to complement its real estate practice. Francesco De Blasio heads the real estate department and maintains a broad practice, advising clients on complex property portfolio acquisitions, real estate contracts, joint venture developments and restructurings. Managing associate Francesco Calabria is noted within the team for his specialisation in real estate investment contracts.

Nunziante Magrone advises foreign and domestic clients on a broad range of real estate matters. The firm is experienced in the sale, purchase and management of real estate assets of all types, such as residential, retail, hospitality, office and commercial. Ruben Pescara, who focuses on real estate acquisitions and tenancy negotiations regarding retail and luxury properties, is the head of the real estate practice.

Pavia e Ansaldo’s real estate practice covers the entire sector, allowing the team to advise on significant transactions and redevelopments. The real estate department is led by Fiorenza Resta, an experienced real estate lawyer with a strength in the establishment of real estate funds, and Claudio Cera, who is knowledgeable in acquisitions, sales, leases, town planning and construction matters. Daniele Carminati, an expert in construction contract drafting and negotiation, leads the construction and project finance department.

Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie is well versed in real estate matters involving hospitality, retail, corporate and logistics assets. The firm is also accustomed to advising on construction-related matters. Rita Marchetti, who has deep expertise in acquisitions and divestments of properties as well as development projects, and Pietro Bernasconi lead the firm’s real estate department.

Bird & Bird's multidisciplinary expertise complements its real estate practice, allowing the firm to handle a broad range of matters. In particular, it is familiar with real estate and development finance. Antonella Ceschi leads the real estate practice and assists clients with the development of retail, logistics, hotel and entertainment assets.

CMS operates as a one-stop-shop for real estate matters, advising on planning, environmental and construction law. The firm advises a wide range of clients, including investment funds, banks, retailers and developers. The real estate practice is led in Rome and Milan respectively by Marco Casasole, who frequently advises clients on domestic and cross-border transactions, and Dietmar Zischg, who advises investment funds on property purchases.

De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani has expertise in property-related transactions, investments, financings, utilisation and management as well as town planning, leasing and contract negotiation. The firm also advises on construction matters and dispute resolution. Gianni Forlani, who assists clients in a range of industries including retail, and Barbara Calza, who specialises in national and international M&A transactions and restructurings, lead the real estate practice.

Deloitte Legal Italy -Società tra Avvocati a r.l. regularly advises domestic and international entities, including leading fund management firms. Emiliano Russo is a co-head of the real estate practice and advises clients on residential asset sales and acquisitions across industries. Fellow practice co-head Giorgio Mariani is familiar with advising on energy, TMT, healthcare and regulatory matters connected to real estate.

Gitti and Partners is well versed in assisting domestic and foreign clients in a wide range of real estate matters, including the acquisition, sale and management of property portfolios and assets. Managing partner Stefano Roncoroni has broad experience in real estate transactions and co-heads the practice alongside Carlo Andrea Bruno, who is experienced in land development and urban planning, among other matters.

Withers Studio Legale specialises in advising high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, investors and family-owned businesses from across the globe. It regularly assists in real estate matters from a plethora of industries, including the hospitality and luxury sectors. Roberta Crivellaro frequently advises on real estate investments and acquisitions; she co-heads the practice along with Sergio Anania, who advises on project investments.