DLA Piper‘s real estate and construction department is highlighted for its ’solid legal preparation and experience‘. Olaf Schmidt leads the department and assists domestic and international clients in investment and tax matters in the real estate sector. Within the practice, Elena Generini advises clients on corporate finance transactions connected to real estate, and Valentina Marengo focuses her practice on the construction and development sector. Francesco Edoardo Ascione is also noted for his work in corporate real estate and construction. Filippo Cecchetti left in September 2022, and Elena Generini joined from Legance - Avvocati Associati in December 2022. Federico Barbàra was a new arrival in May 2024 from Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria.
Testimonials
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‘Olaf Schmidt is simply the best real estate lawyer in Italy. He always has ideas on how to solve certain issues and pushes things forward.’
‘Responsive and supportive in listening to clients.’
Key clients
- Aberdeen
- Angelo Gordon
Work highlights
- Assisting Colliers Honors in the acquisition of a company owning a student accommodation development located in Milan.
- Assisting BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment in a forward sale and purchase transaction concerning a logistic development consisting in two logistic assets.