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.
Testimonials
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‘The team is very sharp and very strong from a technical point of view. One of their most important qualities is the capability to make easy complex transactions and negotiations.’
‘Andrea Caputo is an able negotiator and can make transactions very smooth. In addition, he is also very well-known in the community.’
‘Very good knowledge of the topic, commercial oriented approach.’
‘Always competent. Good negotiations skills.’
‘Very diverse team with a strong background and flexibility to assist with numerous matters.’
‘Strong individuals with a keen sense of the market and commitment to “close”.’
‘Legal expertise and commercial sensitivity make the team a winner.’
‘Andrea Caputo is the key to mixing legal expertise and commercial sensitivity.’
Key clients
- Ardian
- Azimut
- Cheyne Capital
- DeA Capital Real Estate SGR S.p.A
- Deutsche Bank
- Hines
- Invesco
- Prelios SGR S.p.A
Work highlights
- Advised Ardian in relation to the acquisition of a Milan-based office building from a real estate fund managed by InvestiRE through a co-investment vehicle with Primonial REIM France.
- Advised Hines on the acquisitions following the investment in a living portfolio of five assets to be developed in the south of Milan.
- Advised Deutsche Bank as arranger and lender of a financing to be granted to Marzo Hotel, an Italian company owning the five-star Hotel Nolinski, located in Calle XXII Marzo, Venice.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrea Caputo, Mario Lisanti