Deloitte Legal supports Value One in the sale of student living brand MILESTONE to Macquarie Asset Management
Vienna, 22nd of July 2025 – Founded by Value One in Vienna in 2013, MILESTONE has become one of Europe’s leading student housing operators. MILESTONE currently operates 17 properties across 11 cities in 6 countries. In 2024, the corporation was honored with the prestigious Coliving Award as “Best Student Housing Operator”.
Recently, asset manager Macquarie Asset Management acquired MILESTONE. For their legal support on the transaction, Value One relied on the long-standing expertise of Deloitte Legal’s advisory team. The advisory team under the lead of Johannes Lutterotti, partner at Deloitte Legal, consisted of the Attorneys at law Yvonne Gutsohn, Mike Schaunig and Lena Winkler. In addition, the team led by Edgar Huemer, partner at Deloitte Austria, and Tanja Aigner provided support on tax issues.
“We are delighted that we were able to support Value One and MILESTONE in this important step towards strategic development, as their success story enters the next chapter with their acquisition by the globally active Macquarie Asset Management” emphasises Johannes Lutterotti.
Value One is an internationally active real estate developer and operator based in Vienna. The company develops holistic, future-oriented urban districts and innovative residential and working environments with a focus on sustainability, digitalisation, and quality of life, with projects in Austria, Germany, Portugal, and other European markets.
Macquarie Asset Management is part of the Australian Macquarie Group and is a globally active asset manager with extensive experience in asset management. Macquarie Asset Management operates in over 31 markets with focus on long-term investments in infrastructure, real estate, renewable energy, and other real assets. Macquarie Asset Management was advised by Greenberg Traurig and Schönherr Attorneys at Law.