The leading company in the luxury real estate industry
We guide our clients in their search for extraordinary properties
The main steps in our history
Lionard is founded in Florence by Dimitri Corti, a Florentine entrepreneur with many years of experience in both the real estate and technology sectors.
2010The name chosen for the brand gives the Company an international sound through the blend of “Leonardo,” the visionary artist born in Vinci, and “Lion,” a timeless symbol of strength and courage—evoking Italian charm, excellence, and uniqueness. The griffin in the logo represents perfection, protection, and vigilant guardianship of Italian heritage and excellence.
The Company launches its “BeLionard” magazine, a refined marketing tool that highlights the growing exclusivity of its portfolio.
2015Lionard moves its headquarters to Via de’ Tornabuoni 1, Florence’s historic high-fashion street.
2017Investment begins in the development of a proprietary IT infrastructure, truly unique in the market. A new office opens in Milan.
Lionard strategically expands its portfolio and, in parallel, invests in attracting high-profile professionals, building a team capable of offering truly bespoke services to a highly selective clientele.
2020The third office opens in Rome, overlooking the elegant Piazza di San Lorenzo in Lucina. In the same year, the Company records unprecedented results in terms of turnover, purchase requests, and managed negotiations.
Lionard launches an ambitious corporate development plan that also includes a functional and visual restyling of its website, with average annual views surpassing the threshold of 10 million.
The Company opens a new office in Naples, on Via dei Mille, in the heart of the city’s luxury district, further strengthening its presence in Italy’s most coveted high-end destinations and consolidating its role as a benchmark player in the ultra-luxury real estate market.
Lionard continues its expansion plan with the goal of maintaining a direct presence in the main hubs of international real estate transactions, and ultimately covering the Italian territory in an even more efficient manner.
With the opening of its Venice office, in one of the most unique and dreamed-of cities in the world, Lionard consolidates its presence in the most strategic destinations for UHNW clients, further enhancing its appeal to an international audience.
The Company opens an office in Porto Cervo, emblematic destination for the international elite on the northern coast of Sardinia, in the heart of the Costa Smeralda, and among the most exclusive resorts in the Mediterranean and worldwide.
In the same year, the Milan office relocates to Corso Monforte, one of the city’s most prestigious areas and the heart of the design district, a renowned street for its concentration of international brands and leading names in the industry.
Lionard strengthens its historic bond with Tuscany by opening a new office in Forte dei Marmi, an elite destination renowned for luxury hospitality, exclusive beach clubs, and a refined lifestyle.
2025The Company launches the BeLionard Collection, a series of monographic volumes dedicated to top locations. Through interviews and cultural insights, each city’s identity and lifestyle are elevated to crucial elements in granting a property true trophy asset status.
Lionard pursues strategic investments to create an even leaner, more agile organization, with innovation at its core. By integrating AI-powered tools into key operations, the Company enhances every stage of the customer journey, from first contact to post-sale care, with the clear ambition of consistently exceeding expectations—a vision that, for Lionard, remains the only authentic definition of true luxury.
We believe in merit
We believe in people and in their ability to determine great results together, with commitment and passion. This is why we are proud of the team of men and women who represent Lionard: professionals with deep knowledge of the real estate market and proven intermediation skills, able to follow all the steps involved in the sale and acquisition of properties. For this, we are grateful to every person who has dedicated time and skills to write the pages of our history, to achieve part of our goals.
A mix of skills to ensure excellency.
Our company is based on commercial departments involved in the sale and brokerage of luxury properties. In addition to these, the following departments also support us:
