Corporate/M&A

Latham & Watkins has wide-ranging skills in the corporate field, encompassing M&A transactions and company reorganisations. The team shows discernible focus on private equity, assisting large international funds as well as life science groups. The law firm is capable of handling complex matters in both a domestic and an international context, often acting on cross-border issues in conjunction with team members abroad. The expert team is active in a range of industries such as finance and insurance.

"The practice group excels in several aspects of legal execution. They are always available and proactive with clients."

"Latham & Watkins is a reliable team with a strong ability to negotiate."

A Latham team assisted Bain Capital with its EUR3 billion acquisition of Fedrigoni, in partnership with BC Partners.

Stefano Sciolla assists an array of private equity and asset management firms with sizeable acquisition and sale operations, including cross-border transactions.

Cataldo Piccarreta is a well-regarded lawyer who receives praise for his corporate practice. He assists with cross-border acquisitions and sales. "Cataldo Piccarreta is one of the smartest lawyers in negotiations. You will find a solution with him." "He is an outstanding professional with very detailed knowledge of legal matters and with strong commercial acumen and client dedication."

Giorgia Lugli is an increasingly prominent lawyer who assists private equity firms and investment groups with sales and acquisitions.