About

Provided by K&L Gates

Our Corporate M&A practice has strong expertise advising corporate clients and private equity firms in acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate restructuring transactions in the context of industrial and/or financial turnarounds and carve-outs. We advise public and private companies, their shareholders, and directors, in a broad spectrum of corporate transactions, including Corporate governance advising companies on internal governance issues, shareholders relations, and compliance. We advise Board members and shareholders in the preparation of their meetings and drafting sensitive reports and minutes. Our Growth team assists start-up/scale-up companies in their growth whether via acquisitions, internationalization, and/or internal growth. Our Mergers and Acquisitions practice encompasses all aspects of buying/selling companies and businesses including transactions. Our consolidated experience in private equity and venture capital transactions includes the structuring of equity investments, management compensation programs, recapitalization transactions, and executing the exit strategy through private or public sales. We assist clients in the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements and our team of litigators can take on complex engagements. The team is recognized in the Italian market for its dedication to provide a tailor-made service with partners’ involvement in all phases.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Italy
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

K&L Gates is an international firm with a large network and a strong cross-border focus. The practice group offers broad M&A capabilities and often assists with corporate governance and restructurings. The law firm is active in key industries such as technology, insurance and manufacturing. The team also maintains solid activity in the private equity sector.

Work Highlights

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  • A K&L Gates team assisted Fiocchi Munizioni with the acquisition of Lyalvale Express.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Giampaolo Salsi
4
Giampaolo Salsi
4
Band 4

Giampaolo Salsi is a well-regarded lawyer who often assists with acquisitions and disposals for companies from the manufacturing and IT sectors.

"Salsi is very prepared, with extensive experience, and is available and practical."

Bruno Vascellari
U
Bruno Vascellari
U
Up and Coming

Bruno Vascellari is experienced in acting for both local and international companies. He often assists with acquisitions and mergers.

"Bruno Vascellari is a rigorous and prepared lawyer."

"Bruno is super available and he is knowledgeable on corporate and commercial matters."

Ranked Lawyers at
K&L Gates

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Italy

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

Giampaolo Salsi
4
Giampaolo Salsi
4
Band 4
Bruno Vascellari
U
Bruno Vascellari
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Giampaolo Salsi

Giampaolo Salsi

Head of Department

Pasquale Marini

Pasquale Marini

Head of Department

Clients

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Bridgestone

Continental

Fiocchi Munizioni

LKQ-Rhiag

Quantum Capital Partners

Westinghouse