Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
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Provided by Portolano Cavallo
Mergers & Acquisitions is one of the main areas of activity of Portolano Cavallo. The major national and international legal rankings recognize the M&A team’s sophistication, quality work, and commitment.
Portolano Cavallo’s experience covers all aspects and types of M&A transactions and corporate issues, representing strategic players as well as financial sponsors.
The largest part of Portolano Cavallo’s Corporate, M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital work is for players in digital, media and technology as well as Life Sciences and Healthcare. Fashion and Luxury also represent a significant part of our work.
Of this work, the vast majority (up to 90%) is cross-border.
Chambers Review
Portolano Cavallo is adept at handling acquisitions, capital increases and divestments, particularly in the TMT and life sciences fields. The law firm's client roster features a variety of corporates, including startups. The team frequently handles the Italian aspects of multi-jurisdictional matters.
Strengths
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"Portolano show that they are used to working on cross-border matters and are sensitive to the different legal systems."
"Portolano offers a specialisation for each topic, and this strategy is absolutely winning."
"Portolano's team are very responsive, provide quick answers and are always available."
"Portolano show that they are used to working on cross-border matters and are sensitive to the different legal systems."
"Portolano offers a specialisation for each topic, and this strategy is absolutely winning."
"Portolano's team are very responsive, provide quick answers and are always available."
Notable Practitioners
Francesco Portolano is an adept lawyer who often assists clients with regulatory matters and media tenders. His practice also includes acquisitions and establishment of joint ventures.
"Francesco is very analytical with high technical skills."
"His business acumen and endless stamina make him the ideal trusted adviser that any client would like to have."
Luca Gambini handles venture capital transactions for investors and startups. His practice is complemented by his skills in cross-border acquisitions.
"Luca is very analytical and has high technical skills."
Chiara Sannasardo is an adept associate who garners strong recognition for her M&A practice, which includes acquisitions and share deals. She also assists with matters relating to investment funds.
Ginevra Sforza assists clients with acquisitions, management buyouts and capital increase matters. She is also experienced in cross-border mandates.
"Ginevra is very knowledgeable of international market standards. She is very responsive and up-and coming."
"She is someone who is great to work with, a very focused lawyer."
"She is in control of all the details of the deal."
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Industries
Provided by Portolano Cavallo
Digital, Media & Technology
Fashion & Luxury
Life Sciences