01 Jul 2026
Baker McKenzie appoints Francesco Macrì as Head of Real Estate in Italy
"Baker McKenzie hires Francesco Macrì as partner and head of Real Estate in Italy, alongside associate Diletta Pietrosemoli; both will strengthen the firm's Real Estate practice."
Francesco Macrì joins from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, where he served as head of the Real Estate practice in Italy. Over his career he has advised institutional investors, funds, developers and national and international asset managers, leading acquisitions and disposals of real estate assets, share and company transactions and development projects. He has focused on the management and coordination of portfolio transactions, both domestic and cross-border, across asset classes including logistics, offices, hospitality & leisure, residential, student housing and retail. Macrì has also provided ongoing advice on the management, enhancement and development of real estate portfolios, including lease and business lease agreements, private procurement contracts, management agreements and real estate services contracts.
Diletta Pietrosemoli joins Baker McKenzie as an associate. No prior firm or additional background was specified.
Baker McKenzie said the appointments form part of the firm’s strategy to grow its Real Estate practice in Italy and to leverage synergies with its Corporate M&A, Banking & Finance, Tax and Regulatory practices as well as its international network.