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DLA Piper LLP

Real Estate

Europe Guide 2026 : Italy

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Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Italy

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper offers an impressive practice advising on a range of real estate mandates, with experience in asset deals. The law firm remains a strong choice for cross-border property transactions. Additionally, its lawyers specialise in lease agreements. The property team assists with a variety of asset types, including hotels, office, data centres and logistics properties. The firm's client roster includes asset managers, investors and multinational corporations.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Omnam Group on the acquisition of Bauer Hotel in Venice for a value exceeding EUR380 million.

Strengths

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  • The team provides excellent advice, combining deep knowledge of the complexities of the practice in Italy with valuable business-oriented input, which is always very helpful to take difficult and practical decisions.

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  • The team is very hard-working, diligent and responsive.

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  • DLA Piper's commercial acumen is exceptional. The team provides solutions that are always targeted, effective and perfectly aligned with the client's objectives.

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  • We appreciate the team's responsiveness, ability to explain issues clearly and capacity to find solutions.

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  • We value DLA Piper's strong leadership, commitment to the client and great expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Olaf Schmidt
    Olaf Schmidt

    Olaf Schmidt

    Olaf Schmidt is a distinguished lawyer in the Italian real estate market for cross-border acquisitions, sales and project development matters. His client roster includes investment companies and fund management institutions.

    • He has a lot of experience, organises the acquisition process in a very efficient way and is always available for questions.

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    • Olaf Schmidt stands out for his unique combination of technical expertise, strategic experience and commercial acumen.

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    • Olaf is characterised by extraordinary availability and responsiveness, managing even the most complex situations with precision, efficiency and great poise.

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    • Olaf is a standout practitioner in Italy. He is commercial, pragmatic and really understands the market.

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    • He's a great deal maker.

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  • Federico Barbára
    Federico Barbára

    Federico Barbára

    Federico Barbára is a highly regarded lawyer for the sale and acquisition of real estate assets, as well as regularly assisting real estate investment funds.

    • He has excellent business acumen and is a good problem solver.

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    • Federico Barbára is extremely commercial, knowledgeable and deal-oriented. He's also very proactive and attentive in finding solutions.

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  • Elena Generini
    Elena Generini

    Elena Generini

    Elena Generini is a well-versed lawyer who provides expert advice on real estate acquisitions, sales and developments. She assists clients with various asset classes, including logistics buildings and offices.

    • Elena Generini delivers great client service.

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