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.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The constant dialogue with the client, the support and availability, the ability to make simple what is complex, the perfect combination between deep legal knowledge and pragmatism in the negotiations.'

  • 'They perfectly understand clients’ needs and timing. Highly recommended!’

  • ‘Emanuela Molinaro’s ability to immediately connect with the client and its business needs and her negotiation skills and in depth legal knowledge are what really make the difference.'

  • 'Enrico Stefanelli and Christian Turotti are two outstanding lawyers, with strong legal preparation in corporate and real estate matters and a rare sensitivity for commercial and business matters.'
  • ‘Enrico Stefanelli is very responsive, an expert of the real estate industry.’

  • ‘Great knowledge of the real estate market and legislation. Outstanding capability to understand quickly how to solve snags in negotiations.’

Key clients

  • Auchan Group
  • Crédit Agricole Vita
  • Colony Capital Inc.
  • BNP Paribas REIM
  • Generali Group
  • Carrefour Group
  • Marconi Group
  • Prelios SGR
  • Monarch Capital Partners
  • Meininger Hotels group
  • DeA Capital Real Estate SGR
  • AON
  • Rothschild
  • Apollo Management International LLP
  • Eurospin Group
  • IGD SIIQ
  • Quinta Capital SGR
  • Genesis REAM
  • Danube Group
  • Savills SGR S.p.A.
  • GWM Capital Advisors LLP
  • Apple Europe Ltd
  • Sardaleasing S.p.A.
  • BPER Banca S.p.a.
  • Gruppo Ferrovie dello Stato
  • COIMA SGR S.p.A.
  • Lumenis Be (Italy) S.r.l.
  • List S.p.A.
  • LeadCrest Capital Partners Sàrl
  • Polis Fondi SGR S.p.A.
  • HomeNest
  • DHL Global Forwarding (Italy) S.p.A.
  • Honeywell
  • Seven S.r.l.
  • RH Group
  • WeWork
  • Klondike S.r.l. and Yukon S.r.l.
  • Kryalos SGR S.p.A.
  • PineBridge Benson Elliot
  • Brookfield Private Capital
  • Europa Risorse SGR S.p.A.
  • Patrizia AG
  • The Ability Group
  • Forti Sviluppo Immobiliare S.r.l.
  • SEDCO Holding
  • Finanziaria Immobiliare D’Este S.r.l.
  • Morning Capital S.r.l.
  • MT Manifattura Tabacchi S.p.A.
  • Bomi Group S.p.A.
  • Guber Banca S.p.A.
  • Unofin S.r.l.
  • Milano RE Invest S.r.l.
  • HitecVision
  • Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC
  • Vanguard Group (Ireland) Limited

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dario Spinella, Emanuela Molinaro

Other key lawyers

Christian Turotti, Enrico Stefanelli