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Fuelling discovery with real estate insight.

Italy's life sciences sector is growing fast, with fresh ideas in pharmaceuticals and biotech. We offer real estate solutions that support biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare investors. Whether you need the perfect lab space or a new compliant facility, our team has the specialised expertise to guide you. 

Success in this field requires understanding the specific standards and technical needs of modern research. Our teams combine sector experience with broad market knowledge to help you make smart decisions. We create strategies that fit your scientific goals.

Ready to advance your life sciences strategy? Contact us today.

What Sets Us Apart

End-to-end expertise

We guide occupiers, investors, and developers through every stage of the life sciences real estate journey. Our comprehensive approach covers everything from R&D site selection and lab design to asset repositioning and exit planning, ensuring decisions align with your goals.

Science-led, market-smart

Our professionals bring first-hand experience from pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare projects. We understand the technical, regulatory, and operational details of life sciences facilities in Italy and translate this knowledge into effective real estate strategies.

Data-driven strategy

We use workforce analytics, construction cost data, and demand forecasting to provide clear, evidence-based insights. This helps clients navigate Italy's rapidly changing life sciences landscape with confidence and speed.

Talent-focused location strategy

Scientific talent is key. We identify locations that support recruitment by evaluating proximity to research hubs and universities, balancing this with infrastructure needs and operational costs to help you attract and retain top professionals.

Future-ready facilities

We help clients create flexible, compliant, and sustainable lab environments. Whether building new or converting existing assets, our strategies ensure spaces meet current standards whilst preparing for future growth and technology.

Connected across markets

Our relationships throughout Italy's life sciences ecosystem connect capital, expertise, and opportunities. We facilitate strategic expansion by leveraging our network across key research hubs and emerging innovation clusters.

Services

Investor Services


Capital Markets


We connect investors with specialised acquisition and disposal opportunities across Italy's pharma and biotech corridors. Our team understands lab valuation drivers, from infrastructure to tenant quality, delivering creative financing solutions to maximise returns and support sector growth. 

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Agency Leasing


Our leasing specialists match life sciences occupiers with optimal facilities, from purpose-built labs to conversion-ready properties. We negotiate lease terms that accommodate technical requirements, compliance needs, and flexibility for future expansion to protect your financial interests.

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Asset Services


We manage the operational complexities of life sciences facilities. Our teams ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate specialised maintenance, and optimise efficiency, allowing owners to focus on strategic goals while we handle day-to-day property performance. 

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Valuation & Advisory


Our professionals assess life sciences properties with a deep understanding of their technical infrastructure, compliance costs, and market dynamics. We provide accurate valuations that reflect specialised building systems and location-specific advantages within Italy's research ecosystem. 

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Project & Development Services


We guide life sciences development projects from concept to completion. Our teams manage complex technical requirements, coordinate specialised contractors, and ensure compliance with biosafety standards, delivering facilities on schedule and within budget. 

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Energy & Sustainability


We implement sustainability strategies for energy-intensive lab facilities to reduce costs and meet environmental goals. From energy-efficient HVAC to waste management, we help occupiers achieve both financial and environmental performance targets. 

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Occupier Services


Tenant Representation


We represent life sciences companies in securing optimal locations that balance talent access, infrastructure, and cost. Our team evaluates sites based on workforce availability, proximity to research institutions, transport networks, and technical capabilities for your operations. 


Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory


Pharmaceutical and biotech companies face unique supply chain demands. We design logistics strategies that ensure regulatory compliance while optimising costs. This helps maintain product integrity throughout your distribution networks, from cold storage to controlled distribution. 


Location & Labour Analytics


We provide detailed analytics on scientific talent availability, compensation trends, and educational pipelines in Italy. This intelligence helps you identify locations with sustainable access to specialised researchers, technicians, and support staff for long-term success. 

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Project Development Services


We manage the development of specialised life sciences facilities, from initial concept to final delivery. Our team ensures your new laboratory, R&D centre, or manufacturing plant is completed on time, within budget, and to the required technical specifications. 

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Facility Services


Life sciences facilities require specialised operational expertise. We deliver tailored facility services for laboratory environments, managing everything from cleanroom maintenance to compliance documentation. This ensures your facilities operate safely, efficiently, and meet strict standards. 


Corporate Sustainability Services


We help life sciences companies achieve corporate sustainability objectives through real estate strategies. From LEED certification to carbon reduction programmes, we align facility performance with your broader environmental commitments, supporting compliance and responsibility goals. 

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Specialisation

Industry Specialisation


Pharmaceutical


Italy's pharmaceutical sector requires specialised real estate. We help companies with facilities for manufacturing, quality control, and research. Our understanding of GMP compliance and cleanroom specifications ensures your facilities support business growth.


Biotechnology


Biotech companies require flexible, sophisticated facilities. We help firms secure labs with appropriate biosafety levels, specialised equipment, and proximity to research talent. Our strategies support companies from start-up to commercial scale-up.


Research Institutions


Academic and private research institutions are at the heart of life sciences innovation. We assist these organisations in finding and developing facilities that foster collaboration, attract top researchers, and accommodate advanced scientific equipment, ensuring their real estate supports groundbreaking discoveries.


Healthcare & Medical Devices


Medical device and healthcare organisations have distinct facility needs. We provide real estate solutions for clinical testing, device manufacturing, and healthcare delivery, ensuring facilities support regulatory compliance while optimising efficiency.

Team

David Hutchings - London
David Hutchings

Head of Investment Strategy for EMEA Capital Markets
London, United Kingdom


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Frequently Asked Questions

Life sciences facilities require specialised technical infrastructure that standard commercial properties don't provide. Laboratory spaces demand advanced HVAC systems for precise environmental control, specialised electrical and plumbing systems, biosafety features, and compliance with stringent regulatory standards. We understand these technical requirements and how they impact site selection, lease negotiations, and facility management. Our expertise in Italy's regulatory environment ensures life sciences occupiers secure compliant facilities that support their research objectives whilst managing costs effectively.

We evaluate potential locations through a life sciences-specific lens, analysing factors beyond traditional real estate metrics. Our assessment includes proximity to research institutions and universities, availability of specialised scientific talent, access to funding ecosystems, transport infrastructure for materials and products, and local regulatory environments. We provide detailed workforce analytics showing talent availability and compensation trends, helping companies make informed decisions that support long-term operational success and growth in Italy's competitive life sciences landscape.

We have guided numerous laboratory conversion and development projects across Italy, managing the technical complexities that make these projects unique. Our project teams coordinate specialised contractors, navigate regulatory approvals, and ensure compliance with biosafety standards and GMP requirements. We understand the cost implications of laboratory-grade infrastructure, from specialised ventilation systems to cleanroom construction, providing accurate budgeting and timeline management throughout the development process.

We provide specialised due diligence for life sciences properties, assessing technical infrastructure quality, regulatory compliance status, and tenant creditworthiness. Our valuation approach accounts for specialised building systems, deferred maintenance on technical equipment, and market positioning within Italy's research corridors. We connect investors with opportunities in emerging biotech clusters and established pharmaceutical hubs, delivering market intelligence that supports informed investment decisions and optimal capital deployment.

Life sciences facilities consume significant energy due to continuous ventilation requirements, specialised equipment, and environmental controls. We implement sustainability strategies tailored to laboratory environments, including energy-efficient HVAC optimisation, waste heat recovery, water conservation programmes, and renewable energy integration. These initiatives reduce operational costs whilst helping life sciences companies meet corporate environmental commitments. We also guide clients through green building certifications adapted for laboratory facilities, supporting both financial and sustainability objectives.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

If you would like to find out more about our specific expertise, or discover how we could work with your company, please contact a member of our team – we’d be delighted to hear from you.
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