DLA Piper's London Real Estate team have advised luxury fashion brand Valentino SpA on negotiations with its landlord to take a new long term lease of its London store and offices.

The DLA Piper team was led by partner Paul Jayson (London) with assistance from Kate Etherden (associate, London), Earle Brady (legal director, Liverpool) and Roos Van Roemburg (legal assistant, London).

Paul Jayson said: "The urgency of the deal made this a priority for the Italian management and proved a challenge, but ultimately affirmed DLA Piper's ability to complete in a very short time frame. We are delighted to have worked closely with Valentino on this transaction."

Valentino SpA was founded in 1959 by Valentino Garavani and now operates in over 90 countries, with more than 150 single-brand boutiques and 98 directly managed shops.