Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 4
Email address
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+39 02 290 491Chambers Review
The firm handles the whole gamut of corporate mandates, notably acquisitions and divestments, joint ventures and sales of stakes in companies. The team advises foreign entities on their business expansion in Italy. The experienced team is well versed in the complexities of multi-jurisdictional deals and works in coordination with other departments to provide cross-practice advice, including antitrust, banking, public law and IP. A number of team members are dual-qualifed in Italy and the USA. The law firm's client roster features listed and private entities active in an array of fields including asset management and finance, energy, publishing, retail and real estate. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The team assisted Apollo Global Management's joint venture with Hines Investment Management and the Amenduni family with the acquisition of a majority stake in Aedes SIIQ.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a dedicated team of both senior and junior lawyers who ensure the highest level of dedication to all aspects of the deal."
"The lawyers consistently show an outstanding service level and timeliness in their feedback and provision of deliverables."
"They have a strong track record in handling complex deals in Italy."
"This is an excellent team that is able to handle sophisticated projects and is hands-on with all nuances. They are a very client-oriented team and a great pleasure to work with."
"The practice group is very skilled in all matters."
"The firm has a dedicated team of both senior and junior lawyers who ensure the highest level of dedication to all aspects of the deal."
"The lawyers consistently show an outstanding service level and timeliness in their feedback and provision of deliverables."
"They have a strong track record in handling complex deals in Italy."
"This is an excellent team that is able to handle sophisticated projects and is hands-on with all nuances. They are a very client-oriented team and a great pleasure to work with."
"The practice group is very skilled in all matters."
Notable Practitioners
Giovanni Gazzaniga manages acquisitions and disposals for a clientele that often comprises private equity names. He is experienced in acting on deals within the pharmaceutical, energy, and food and beverage sectors.
"Giovanni Gazzaniga is a personable and knowledgeable lawyer."
Paolo Nastasi acts for a variety of clients, including investment funds, on high-profile sales and acquisitions. He is also noted for advising private equity firms on cross-border deals.
"Paolo Nastasi is a very balanced lawyer with strong commercial and technical capabilities."