Private Equity
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
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Latham & Watkins is a well-established international private equity practice handling a broad scope of issues. The law firm boasts an impressive client roster comprising leading global private equity firms and has additional expertise in the manufacturing, healthcare and tech sectors. The team is well placed to handle large-cap deals, and comes recommended for major cross-border M&A transactions.
Work Highlights
- A Latham & Watkins team advised TPG on the Euro1.5 billion acquisition of Doc Generici, a generic pharmaceuticals company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Latham & Watkins is able to navigate through very difficult situations that are not part of the standard playbook."
"Latham & Watkins were simply brilliant in solving problems in very delicate situations."
"Latham's team shows a wide and deep array of experience, and is able to put it to use and contextualise it for the situation at hand. They are aware of typical commercial needs and are able to advise clients accordingly."
"Latham & Watkins is able to navigate through very difficult situations that are not part of the standard playbook."
"Latham & Watkins were simply brilliant in solving problems in very delicate situations."
"Latham's team shows a wide and deep array of experience, and is able to put it to use and contextualise it for the situation at hand. They are aware of typical commercial needs and are able to advise clients accordingly."
Notable Practitioners
Stefano Sciolla receives widespread acclaim for his expertise in handling big-ticket private equity transactions such as acquisitions, disposals, investments and strategic partnerships. He is particularly noted for advising on cross-border transactions.
"Stefano Sciolla is super strong, skilled, straight to the point and very effective in negotiations."
"Sciolla is a standout lawyer, an all-round adviser and a good partner in business and in leading transactions and negotiations."
Cataldo Piccarreta maintains a notable practice in the private equity space, regularly acting for foreign investors on acquisitions. He often assists international institutions in acquisitions, mergers and divestments of Italian entities.
"Cataldo Piccarreta is knowledgeable and always client-driven."
"Cataldo Piccarreta is thorough and professional and is still commercial and knows the market. He knows the business as well as the law and he knows what works."