Private Equity
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 1
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Provided by Legance
The team has outstanding experience in complex transactions in the asset management sector and offers highly specialised expertise in the structuring, set-up and marketing of alternative investment funds.
The team provides full-service assistance in the structuring of investment fund transactions on both the primary and secondary markets, acquisition and spin-off transactions, restructuring of managers and funds, negotiation of intermediaries’ governance and organisational structure, management of authorisation procedures with Supervisory Authorities and protection of company representatives involved in legal proceedings.
The Firm also assists some of the most important Private Equity funds operating in the Italian market, which the Firm has followed in some relevant transactions, taking care of every aspect, thanks to its vocation for multidisciplinarity.
Chambers Review
Legance utilises its regulatory, corporate finance, banking and tax practices to provide full support to private equity clients. Its lawyers are experienced in both fund formation and M&A transactions for leading domestic and international investors. Asset management is another key area of expertise for the law firm. The team's industry expertise encompasses the manufacturing, sport, pharmaceutical and TMT sectors.
Work Highlights
- A Legance team advised San Quirico in formation of a Euro1 billion strategic partnership with IFM to invest in listed renewables company, ERG.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Legance manages to find ways to be exceptional at balancing the legal and commercial."
"Legance was professional, precise and structured, and they provided good and relevant information in a way that an international client could understand."
"Legance was very strong in negotiating with the counterparty and anticipating our needs and expectations."
"Legance manages to find ways to be exceptional at balancing the legal and commercial."
"Legance was professional, precise and structured, and they provided good and relevant information in a way that an international client could understand."
"Legance was very strong in negotiating with the counterparty and anticipating our needs and expectations."
Notable Practitioners
Enzo Schiavello is a highly esteemed lawyer in the fund formation space, particularly for advising a range of clients on fundraising and subsequent investment mandates.
"Enzo Schiavello delivers excellent quality. He is very precise, very detailed and very knowledgeable."
"Enzo Schiavello remains one of the best funds lawyer in Italy."
"Enzo brings unparalleled knowledge of the market, any time we need advice on funds or regulatory matters."
Filippo Troisi's deft handling of high-value transactions is sought after by global and domestic private equity funds. His practice is complemented by his experience in share deals and acquisitions.
"Filippo Troisi is excellent on a wide range of matters."
Barbara Sancisi assists venture capital and private equity funds and asset managers with a range of mandates, including fund formation and investments. She is also noted for advising on fundraising activity.
"Barbara Sancisi is very well prepared, knows market conditions and has an international perspective."
"She consistently prioritises the client's needs and provides a high standard of service throughout her engagements."
Ranked Lawyers at
Legance
Italy
Members
Provided by Legance
Andrea Botti
Federica Pomero
Francesco Florio
Giacomo Gitti
Giovanni Nardulli
Piero Venturini