Cagliari Free Zone to Present at K&L Gates Milan: A Strategic Platform for Global Investment
On November 13th 2025, the Cagliari Free Zone (CFZ) will take part in an exclusive meeting hosted at the Milan offices of K&L Gates LLP, one of the leading international law firms operating in Italy.
The event will bring together institutional investors, asset managers, and legal professionals to explore new opportunities for industrial, logistic, and energy investment in the Mediterranean region.
The initiative is organized in collaboration with Avv. Nicola Ibba of B Legal – Cagliari, and the K&L Gates legal team composed of Vanessa Boato, Roberto Podda, Francesco Sanna, and Alessj Di Leonardo.
Also attending will be Luca Spissu, Head of the Investment Attraction Unit of the Regional Programming Centre of the Autonomous Region of Sardinia, who will outline the regional policy framework for sustainable industrial growth.
Participants and Attending Companies
The round-table will host a selected group of high-profile investors and fund managers, including representatives from:
Apex Group, Barings, Bell Group, DWS, Europa Investimenti, Hines, Invesco, Pimco, and UBS.
These firms represent global leadership in real estate, infrastructure, asset management, and private capital, confirming the strategic interest in the opportunities offered by Sardinia and its free-zone ecosystem.
Topics and Key Points to Be Presented by CFZ
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Legal framework and governance
CFZ will present its EU-compliant customs regime, offering legal certainty, fiscal neutrality, and a stable governance model within a permanent free-zone structure. -
Flexible investment entry models
Presentation of tailored structures for investors – including SPVs, branches, and joint ventures – suitable for industrial, energy, or real-estate projects. -
Integrated infrastructure network
Overview of CFZ’s deep-water port, international airport, railway connections, and the integration of renewable-energy and hydrogen initiatives. -
Public-private collaboration
Emphasis on strategic partnerships between CFZ, regional authorities, and private investors to foster sustainable manufacturing, logistics, and technology platforms. -
Investor support programs
Introduction of the CFZ Investor Success Program and CFZ Discovery Program, designed to provide end-to-end facilitation, legal and administrative guidance, lifestyle support for management teams, and post-investment growth services.
Objective of the Milan Meeting
The Milan event will mark the beginning of a structured collaboration between Cagliari Free Zone, K&L Gates, and the attending investment community.
CFZ will outline its 2026 strategic roadmap, aimed at positioning Sardinia as a competitive, legally secure, and sustainable gateway between the European Union and extra-EU markets — with a focus on logistics, energy, and innovation.
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