Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 2
About
Provided by LCA Studio Legale
LCA advises multinational corporations, international PE funds, industrial European, US, Asian and Middle-Eastern conglomerates, mid-caps and startups in both domestic and cross borders transactions. It assists companies in every aspect, life stage and corporate affair, sustaining them from the birth of the business idea till the possible listing, through the setting up of the company structure, the expansion on international markets and the management of complex M&A, financing, investment and reorganization transactions.
The Firm has developed a significant expertise in the structuring of extraordinary transactions aimed at the full accomplishment of entrepreneurial initiatives, at the international strengthening of business projects and at the exploitation of the global opportunities. Specific expertise has been gained in the manufacturing, technology, food and life science sectors.
It advises within: mergers, de-mergers, transfers, share sale and purchase agreements (on entire, controlling or minority shareholdings) related to listed and not listed companies and to businesses as going-concerns; contractual and corporate joint ventures; leveraged and management buy-outs; company restructurings, turnarounds and special situations; issue of financial instruments.
It finally offers its expertise on commercial and corporate governance matters, disciplining the relationships among shareholders and with company bodies, and drafting and negotiating every type of commercial contract.
Chambers Review
LCA Studio Legale is a well-reputed domestic outfit with experience in mandates involving multiple jurisdictions. The team's varied workload includes acquisitions, divestments, business combinations and corporate governance matters, with clients active in the manufacturing and luxury goods sectors.
Work Highlights
- An LCA team assisted Trillium Flow Technology with its EUR65 million acquisition of Termomeccanica Pompe.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The practice group handles all aspects of complex procedures in a proactive way."
"LCA is a team made of problem solvers with good negotiation skills."
"The firm is highly responsive, flexible and always available."
"LCA have dedicated the right effort in dealing with complex issues during negotiations."
"They are highly experienced and very familiar with our business and the industry we are in."
"The practice group handles all aspects of complex procedures in a proactive way."
"LCA is a team made of problem solvers with good negotiation skills."
"The firm is highly responsive, flexible and always available."
"LCA have dedicated the right effort in dealing with complex issues during negotiations."
"They are highly experienced and very familiar with our business and the industry we are in."
Notable Practitioners
Leah Dunlop is well regarded in cross-border acquisitions and divestments, assisting energy groups and luxury goods clients. She is dually qualified in Italy and the UK.
"Leah is very, very good at unpacking the requirements and what the various options are."
"She is fantastic at handling everything. She manoeuvres between cross-border matters easily."
"She is one of the most trusted and appreciated lawyers for us both in Europe and worldwide."
Antonio Di Pasquale is experienced in handling both public and private M&A transactions. He is praised for his expertise in luxury goods and represents various companies in the energy sector.
"Antonio is a highly skilled, experienced and committed professional with a realistic approach to feasible solutions for complex issues."
"He is highly skilled and commercially aware."
Daniele Bonvicini manages M&A mandates for local and international players from the chemical and food and beverage sectors.
"Daniele Bonvicini is a professional of high standing with enormous experience in M&A. He was able to understand my needs right from the beginning."
Umberto Piattelli assists real estate and energy clients as well as venture capital groups with acquisitions. His practice is also noted for share deals.
Riccardo Sismondi is an esteemed lawyer who advises companies from the IT and food and beverage sectors on cross-border deals. He also assists with acquisitions and disposals.
"Riccardo is very helpful. He always makes us feel safe and protects our interest."
Roberto De Bonis is a well-regarded lawyer who assists with cross-border acquisitions and sales. He is also experienced in advising on share deals.
"Roberto is very collaborative and was helpful in closing the deal."
Marina Rosito is an increasingly prominent lawyer who is widely recognised for her skills in the corporate space. She is particularly strong in cross-border M&A.
"Marina's responsiveness and availability was perfect. She is very clear in communication."
"I would strongly recommend her for the effectiveness of her work."
Ranked Lawyers at
LCA Studio Legale
Italy
Members
Provided by LCA Studio Legale
Andrea Carreri
Andrea Messuti
Benedetto Lonato
Head of Department
Edoardo Calcaterra
Giangiacomo Rocco di Torrepadula
Marina Rosito
Nicola Maffioletti
Riccardo Massimilla
Riccardo Sismondi
Roberto De Bonis
Sara Moro
Vittorio Turinetti di Priero
Head of Department