Alessandro Traina has more than 10 years’ experience advising on real estate, M&A, business leases and property development.

Due to Alessandro’s international background growing up and studying abroad, his
primary focus has been on assisting international clients with a large number of property transactions and negotiation of prominent high-street lease agreements.

Alessandro’s in-depth knowledge of real estate and business leases implies that he has become a daily sparring partner to a large number of clients in relation to current asset management of property portfolios.

In addition, Alessandro has established a special niche advising professional athletes in connection with their club transfers to/from Italy.

Alessandro’s recent cases include:

  • Worldwide Flight Services (WFS): Has advised on the sale and lease back transaction of a property of 11,669 m2 at the Copenhagen Airport to CBRE GI.
  • CATENA AB: Has advised on the acquisition of six logistics properties of more than 250,000 m2 from NTG in both Denmark and Sweden at a total value of more than DKK 650 million.
  • Hines Pan-European Core Fund: Has advised on the acquisition of a logistics property of 60,747 m2 in Denmark from Pareto.
  • Ogilvy Capital: Has advised on the conclusion of a lease agreement, including options to purchase, concerning the hotel Bremerholmen 6 - also known as Herman K.
  • Marylebone properties: Has advised on the sale of the project “Høje Haver” to CASA - an area in Ballerup known as the Danish version of Silicon Valley. When finished, the area will consist of approx. 80 sustainable DGNB certified residential units.
  • Aviva: Has advised on the negotiation of lease agreements at Galleri K, including Mango’s flagship store in Copenhagen.
  • Wihlborgs: Has advised on the acquisition of Industriparken 21 in Ballerup of 10,200 m2.
  • Catena AB: Has advised on the Swedish-owned company’s acquisition of three properties owned by PostNord in Hillerød, Horsens and Odense. The acquisition was structured as a sale and lease back transaction at a total price of DKK 170 million.
  • Østerbro Tømmerhandel: Has advised on the takeover of Jernpladsen in Søborg - a site of 7,500 m2. Tømmerhandlen is also located in Vejby, Hornbæk, Østerbro, Nørrebro and Vesterbro.
  • Has advised on transfers of players to/from Sampdoria, Genoa, Sassuolo, Lyon, FCK, Pescara, etc.

Alessandro Traina and Emil Spurr Madsen are a perfect team. They both have a vast experience in all aspects of real estate transactions and asset management. Additionally, Horten is a full-service house, so they are able to draw on their colleagues when needed.

Legal 500, 2025

Alessandro Traina is highly skilled in real estate transactions. He is used to handling complex multi-jurisdiction ownership structures and can negotiate within the framework it sets. His accessibility is great and he has a pragmatic approach to negotiations, something I highly appreciate.

Legal 500, 2025

Alessandro possess unique market knowledge. He is very client-focused and delivers tailored advice to the highest standard.

Chambers Europe, 2025

Alessandro Traina is very skilful.

Chambers Europe, 2025

Alessandro Traina is a skilled and commercial lawyer.

Chambers Europe, 2025