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.
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‘The team is strong and involved in many deals in the market.’
‘Claudio Cerabolini has a strong expertise and can drive the discussion at the table.’
Key clients
- Angelo Gordon
- Westmont Hospitality Group
- Kryalos SGR
- Goldman Sachs
- Invesco Real Estate
- Prelios SGR
- Prologis
- Generali Real Estate SGR
Work highlights
- Advised Kryalos SGR on the acquisition of an office building located in Milan from Cromwell Property Group.
- Advised logistics real estate provider Prologis on the acquisition from Crossbay of a diversified portfolio of 128 logistics facilities and six under development in Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, France and Belgium.
- Advised Generali Real Estate SGR in connection with the real estate and financing aspects of the acquisition from Brioschi Sviluppo Immobiliare of two new buildings for office use.
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Claudio Cerabolini