Matteo Peverati

Practice Areas

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Urban Planning & Zoning

Matteo Peverati's practice is centred on urban planning and zoning law, where he has developed one of the most recognised profiles in the Italian market. He advises real estate operators, developers, asset managers, and institutional investors on the full spectrum of planning procedures, from the negotiation and drafting of urban planning agreements with municipalities to the management of general urban plan variations, special derogations, and building permit applications.

He has particular expertise in navigating the intersection between planning law and heritage or landscape constraints — a critical skill in Italy's historic city centres, where regulatory complexity is heightened. His work regularly involves projects subject to environmental impact assessments, heritage protection procedures, and multiple layers of administrative authorisation.

A defining feature of his practice is his involvement in Milan's urban planning landscape at a time of significant regulatory uncertainty.

Urban regeneration

Urban regeneration is a core pillar of Matteo's practice. He advises on demolition and reconstruction projects, energy efficiency upgrades, and adaptive reuse interventions, with a strong focus on reducing land consumption through the redevelopment of existing building stock. His engagements cover both large-scale mixed-use developments and more targeted interventions in consolidated urban fabrics.

He has been actively involved in some of the most complex regeneration projects in Milan and other major Italian cities, advising clients on the legal and planning aspects of transforming underutilised or degraded areas into high-value real estate assets. His work in this area spans regulatory compliance, the structuring of public-private partnerships, and administrative litigation where planning decisions are contested.

He has contributed to the policy debate on urban regeneration through his involvement in the ASPESI Regional Table — a think-tank of entrepreneurs, urban planners, and professionals working alongside regional board members and public officers — with the aim of making urban planning regulations in Lombardy more efficient, particularly with regard to regeneration interventions.

Hospitality & Heritage Redevelopment

A significant portion of Matteo's recent work involves hospitality and heritage redevelopment, where planning law intersects with cultural heritage protection and luxury real estate development. He has led or co-led the legal aspects of complex projects involving the conversion and repositioning of historic buildings into luxury hotels, navigating constraints imposed by heritage and landscape authorities at national and local level.

This practice area requires a particularly sophisticated command of both administrative law and the practical dynamics of high-value real estate transactions — a combination that has made Matteo a sought-after adviser for international hotel groups and real estate investors operating in Italy's premium urban markets.

Administrative Litigation

Matteo handles administrative litigation before Regional Administrative Tribunals and the Council of State, representing clients in disputes arising from planning decisions, building permit refusals, and the legality of construction works. His litigation practice is closely integrated with his transactional and advisory work, allowing him to provide clients with a strategic perspective that anticipates potential disputes and manages legal risk throughout the lifecycle of a project.

He also represents clients in proceedings before the Constitutional Court and other higher jurisdictions where planning law issues raise questions of constitutional or regulatory legitimacy.

Public-Private Partnerships

Matteo advises on the structuring and negotiation of public-private partnerships in the real estate and urban development context, including mixed-use developments and infrastructure projects. His work in this area covers the legal framework of PPP agreements, the management of urbanisation works, and the interface between private development interests and public authority requirements.

Retail & Parking Infrastructure

Beyond hospitality and residential development, Matteo's practice extends to flagship retail and parking infrastructure projects, often in central urban locations with complex planning and heritage constraints. He advises clients on the regulatory and contractual aspects of these developments, including lease structuring and the management of authorisation procedures.

Geographic Scope

While Milan is the primary focus of Matteo's practice, he has built a significant track record in other strategic Italian markets. He has advised on high-profile projects in Rome and Sardinia, reflecting both the geographic breadth of his client base and his ability to navigate the varying regional planning frameworks that characterise Italy's decentralised regulatory environment.

Professional Memberships

Involved as expert in the ASPESI Regional Table - a think-tank of experts both entrepreneurs and urban planners and professionals - to develop themes and identify key issues to solve in order to make urban planning regulations in Lombardy, and in Milan, more efficient and effective, especially in terms of urban regeneration interventions, but not only. The Regional table includes the participation of the members of the regional board and public officers.

Publications

Matteo is a recognised voice on urban planning and real estate law in Italy.

He is the author of the Italy chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guide on Public Law: Zoning & Planning, a key reference for international practitioners and investors seeking to understand the Italian regulatory framework.

- “ Milan’s Monetization Policies: A Heavy Blow After the Investigations”, published by Il Sole24Ore - NT Plus Enti Locali ed Edilizia https://bit.ly/43esawJ

- “Urban regeneration: cities in search of a new livability” video interview ilQI TV https://bit.ly/3V7YBKC

Languages Spoken

Italian, English

Awards