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Experienced in real estate, private equity and credit fund formations, Dentons' practice regularly works alongside the firm’s real estate and corporate M&A teams. With ‘deep knowledge of the Italian and EU funds market’, Alessandro Engst leads the Italian financial services group. Engst advises banks, fund managers, investment firms, insurance companies, payment institutions, fintech companies and pension funds on regulatory matters, as well as  the establishment and regulation of investment funds.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Dentons’ team is recognised for its availability and practical approach.’
  • ‘They have a solid understanding of legal matters and clients’ needs, thus providing clear legal advice.’
  • ‘The team is focused on delivering pragmatic solutions and has a good balance between legal expertise and client service.’
  • ‘The team has an approach that is attentive to clients’ needs and very focused on finding innovative solutions that are in line with best practices.’
  • ‘Capable of guaranteeing the client full-time availability with great commitment to closing operations. Furthermore, the team is well organised, well structured, and shows complete dedication to the client and its needs.’
  • ‘Alessandro Engst is reliable and responsive. He has deep knowledge of the Italian and EU funds market and quickly understands clients’ needs.’
  • ‘Alessandro Engst is an outstanding performer, who has deep technical knowledge together with a clear commercial approach - solid experience and a strong track record.’
  • ‘Alessandro Engst is one of the most important players in the Italian real estate sector. He is solutions driven and pays attention to detail - a proactive approach and constant engagement. He is always very effective during negotiations and punctual in his replies.’

Key clients

  • Prelios SGR
  • Fidelity
  • Eurizon Capital SGR
  • DeA Capital Real Estate SGR
  • COIMA SGR
  • Orion Capital Managers
  • GLP
  • Castello SGR
  • P&G SGR
  • Value Italy SGR
  • Threestones Capital Management
  • Mediobanca
  • UnipolSai
  • Primonial REIM Italy SGR
  • Fort Partners
  • Kervis SGR
  • Fattal Hotel Group
  • BNP Paribas REIM Italy SGR
  • CNPADC – Cassa Nazionale di Previdenza dei Dottori Commercialisti
  • ENPAM
  • ENPACL

Work highlights

  • Advised REDEUS Fund on the acquisition of the disused Farini and San Cristoforo railway yards.
  • Advising Fidelity (on an ongoing basis) on regulatory issueS.
  • Assisting Cassa Depositi e Prestiti with several investments in different Italian and Luxembourg private debt alternative investment funds.

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Alessandro Engst