Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici supports clients across asset classes on their investments, developments, joint ventures and fund structuring. The firm is experienced in traditional and alternative asset classes, including student housing and logistics. Led from Milan, practice heads Rocco Ferrari and Guido Sagliaschi advise on corporate and portfolio acquisitions and disposals as well as litigation management.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very high standards, strong real estate team, excellent collaboration, efficient.’

  • ‘Rocco Ferrari stands out not only in terms of specialist skills but also in terms of proactive attitude in negotiations, efficiency and problem-solving capabilities.’

  • ‘Extremely professional and knowledgeable of the real estate sector.’

  • ‘RE practice at GPBL is made up of great professionals and people.’

  • ‘The ability to adapt to every client and counterpart is the greatest strength of the GPBL team, which makes our work easier and smoother.’

  • ‘The real estate team has a really outstanding experience in all aspects of the job. Great negotiation skills and very proactive in finding solutions for asset management-related topics.’

  • ‘All the members of the team are super reactive and it really makes the difference when you need to work with tight deadlines.’

Key clients

  • AEW Europe
  • Alderan
  • Amundi Real Estate Italia SGR
  • Artisa Group
  • Bain Capital
  • Banco BPM
  • BFF Bank
  • Blackstone Group
  • CBRE Global Investors
  • Colliers SGR
  • Dea Capital Real Estate
  • Electra Italia S.r.l.
  • Fondo Pensioni Personale Cariplo
  • Generali Real Estate
  • Gestioni Turistiche
  • Ikea
  • Indotek
  • Intesa Sanpaolo
  • Kering Group
  • Kervis SGR

Work highlights

  • Advising Redo in the entry of the MilanoSesto project through the acquisition of 100% of the company MilanoSesto SpA and of the residential component of the "Unione Zero" lot from the Unione Zero Fund managed by Prelios SGR.
  • Advised Intesa Sanpaolo in the provision of the bank's real estate portfolio, with a total value of over €500 million, to investment vehicles managed by Coima SGR.
  • Advising CBRE Investment Management, on behalf of a fund sponsored by the company, on the forward funding acquisition of a 16,600 sq m student housing complex, providing 448 rooms in Milan.

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.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rocco Ferrari, Guido Sagliaschi

Other key lawyers

Olga Mancuso