Private Equity
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 3
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+39 02 9769 7800About
Provided by Giovannelli e Associati
Our firm provides thorough advice to private equity funds, investment companies, multinational groups and entrepreneurs in complex corporate transaction, advising on all stages of the deal, from easy structuring to closing.
Our activity covers a wide range of matters, including:
- acquisitions and divestitures;
- leveraged buy-outs and management buy-outs;
- venture capital and minority investments;
- joint ventures and strategic alliances;
- capital increases, issuance of notes, including convertible notes, and other extraordinary transactions;
- mergers and de-mergers.
We have been particularly active in handling transactions involving different jurisdictions, also through an effective network of preeminent foreign independent firms, which allows us to benefit of an international reach with flexibility in the selection of the best partners for each transaction.
Chambers Review
Giovannelli is an esteemed local law firm with a wealth of experience in private equity matters, including M&A. The team acts on behalf of both international and Italian investors. The law firm offers notable experience in transactions concerning the pharmaceutical, technology and food and beverage industries.
Work Highlights
- A Giovannelli team advised White Bridge on its EUR1.1 billion sale of Biofarma to Ardian.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Giovannelli always provides senior partner support, and the team has good technical ideas and specific knowledge."
"Giovannelli always seems to have the situation under control."
"The law firm demonstrates very good responsiveness and availability; Giovannelli really cares about client satisfaction."
"Giovannelli always provides senior partner support, and the team has good technical ideas and specific knowledge."
"Giovannelli always seems to have the situation under control."
"The law firm demonstrates very good responsiveness and availability; Giovannelli really cares about client satisfaction."
Notable Practitioners
Giovanni Meschia has a solid experience across a range of fund formation mandates, including the structuring of funds, regulatory matters and investments. His practice includes clients in the venture capital, private debt and investment fund space.
"Giovanni Meschia is responsive, knowledgeable, skilled, up to speed on the latest developments and he knows the key terms and needs of key investors, and that makes things go smoothly and quickly."
"Giovanni Meschia is an expert in all subjects, including structured ones, with an excellent ability to solve both technical and commercial issues."
Alessandro Giovannelli is an experienced lawyer who advises prominent Italian and international private equity players with sizeable acquisitions. He is also noted for his skills in cross-border investment deals.
"Alessandro Giovannelli is a well-rounded lawyer, sharp and expert on several levels."
Fabrizio Scaparro frequently receives instructions from private equity houses in relation to investment and acquisition deals. He is experienced at assisting with the Italian aspects of cross-border transactions.
Ranked Lawyers at
Giovannelli e Associati
Italy
Members
Provided by Giovannelli e Associati
Head of Department
Gianvittorio Giroletti Angeli
Matteo Colombari
Matteo Delucchi
Michele Delfini