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Freshfields

Real Estate

Europe Guide 2026 : Italy


Freshfields

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Real Estate - Italy

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer possesses a skilled real estate team known for its work in the hospitality sector. It advises domestic and international asset managers and alternative fund managers on acquisitions, sales and share deals, with additional skills advising on investments. The law firm benefits from an extensive European network providing assistance with multi-jurisdictional real estate issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised Hines on the sale of an office building in Milan to Gruppo Giorgio Armani.

Strengths

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  • Freshfields provides very robust and pragmatic advice, focused on reaching commercial goals. It has strong negotiation skills.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • We value the team's technical competence and speed of response.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Freshfields is organised and punctual in complex operations.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Its lawyers have transversal skills. In all cases, we receive an excellent service.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Nicola Franceschina
    Band 4Nicola Franceschina

    Nicola Franceschina

    Nicola Franceschina is a well-regarded lawyer who is notably active in commercial transactions involving office and retail properties, as well as logistics complexes and hotels. He regularly acts for international investment funds.

    • He is very attentive and precise.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Nicola is an excellent lawyer.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Nicola Franceschina offers a good combination of technical skills and business pragmatism.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • He has excellent negotiating skills and understands the client's interests.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

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