Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Italy
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Gianni & Origoni is consistently highlighted as a market-leading practice in high-end transactional mandates. The well-established team is equipped to manage both public and private M&A, including high-value acquisitions and divestments. The law firm also shows strong international capabilities boosted by an array of foreign desks.
The firm's China desk assists clients with cross-border mandates involving Italy and China. It advises Chinese as well as Italian and other European companies on a wide range of corporate and tax issues, offering added Chinese language capabilities. Stefano Beghi heads the group from Hong Kong.
The firm acts on clients' corporate transactions such as acquisitions in India thanks to a dedicated India desk with experience in transactions involving this jurisdiction. Group head Rosario Zaccà is based in Milan and is the main point of contact for clients.
Work Highlights
- A Gianni & Origoni team assisted Assicurazioni Generali with the acquisition of a 25% stake in Future Generali India Insurance Company worth EUR150 million.
Strengths
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"Gianni & Origoni has an outstanding team that is able to satisfy any client's need across the full spectrum of corporate law. We were assisted on every aspect of the transaction by top-notch professionals."
"The firm has a very strong and well-rounded team that is well equipped to handle any legal challenge that comes our way."
"The team has been very committed and responsive throughout processes, and facilitates a number of discussions with the counterparty where proactive problem solving is required."
"Gianni & Origoni possesses a top-class capacity to handle complex matters and the ability to find solutions."
"Gianni & Origoni has an outstanding team that is able to satisfy any client's need across the full spectrum of corporate law. We were assisted on every aspect of the transaction by top-notch professionals."
"The firm has a very strong and well-rounded team that is well equipped to handle any legal challenge that comes our way."
"The team has been very committed and responsive throughout processes, and facilitates a number of discussions with the counterparty where proactive problem solving is required."
"Gianni & Origoni possesses a top-class capacity to handle complex matters and the ability to find solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Francesco Gianni is a market-leading lawyer who has a stellar track record of advising leading corporates on high-value acquisitions, as well as handling the negotiation of complex strategic partnerships. His clientele includes insurance groups and entities in the transport and utilities sectors.
"Francesco Gianni is one of the best Italian lawyers."
"He is simply a fantastic lawyer who is always focused on satisfying clients' needs."
"He has such experience that he constitutes a competitive advantage for the customer in every corporate transaction."
Antonio Segni is an adept lawyer who provides expert advice on high-value acquisitions and joint ventures. He is also highly regarded for corporate governance matters.
"Antonio Segni has a sophisticated legal mind."
Alfredo D'Aniello advises Italian banks and manufacturing companies on disposals and share acquisitions. His practice is complemented by his skills in public M&A.
"Alfredo is a brilliant, outstanding lawyer with great negotiation skills."
"Alfredo D’Aniello is an excellent lawyer who is very business-oriented and always able to find a solution."
"He is completely dedicated to the team, with a high level of attention to detail and strong commercial awareness. He is able to bring new, sophisticated solutions to the client."
Andrea Aiello frequently deals with acquisitions, share disposals and exit procedures for a variety of local and international companies. He is also noted for public M&A.
"Andrea Aiello possesses top-level knowledge and experience in public M&A."
"He is among the most reliable Italian lawyers for matters in connection with listed companies."
"He is a problem solver and always available to support."
Gabriella Covino is a well-regarded lawyer who receives praise for her corporate practice. She is capable of advising on a wide range of M&A for clients in the engineering and transport sectors.
"Gabriella Covino is an unparalleled expert in Italian M&A and possesses a comprehensive understanding of the market that sets her apart. She brings decades of M&A experience and a strong background in restructuring transactions to the table."
"She has a strong ability to understand the status of negotiations."
"Gabriella is always reliable and proactive."
Splitting his time between London and Rome, Raimondo Premonte frequently handles sizeable acquisitions and disposals involving the UK and Italy. He also assists with high-value investments aimed at subsidising companies' cross-border expansion.
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