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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market | Europe

Italy

The below Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Italy. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Band 1

  1. Giliberti Triscornia e Associati
    1
    Giliberti Triscornia e Associati
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Giliberti Triscornia is a stellar mid-market practice demonstrating a solid track record in advising on M&A. The team's expertise encompasses acquisitions and disposals. The law firm's client roster features both domestic and international players from the private equity and investment sectors.
  2. Giovannelli e Associati
    1
    Giovannelli e Associati
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Giovannelli e Associati is an accomplished Italian boutique law firm offering corporate services to clients hailing from the food and beverage, financial services and manufacturing industries. The law firm's areas of expertise include M&A, corporate governance and private equity deals. The team assists domestic and international clients with mandates often spanning multiple jurisdictions.
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Band 2

  1. K&L Gates
    2
    K&L Gates
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    K&L Gates is an international firm with a large network and a strong cross-border focus. The practice group offers broad M&A capabilities and often assists with corporate governance and restructurings. The law firm is active in key industries such as technology, insurance and manufacturing. The team also maintains solid activity in the private equity sector.
  2. LCA Studio Legale
    2
    LCA Studio Legale
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
    2
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is an international firm covering a wide range of corporate matters, including governance, acquisitions and sales. The team advises on both private and public M&A and is well versed in cross-border transactions. The law firm often assists clients from the finance, healthcare and energy sectors.
  4. Orsingher Ortu - Avvocati Associati
    2
    Orsingher Ortu - Avvocati Associati
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Orsinger Ortu is a dedicated domestic firm assisting companies with acquisitions and divestments. The team acts on both public and private M&A mandates for clients active in an array of fields, including fashion, manufacturing and banking. The law firm offers additional expertise in reorganisations and corporate governance matters.
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Band 3

  1. Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria
    3
    Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Greenberg Traurig handles a broad range of matters including corporate governance mandates, joint ventures and mergers at both domestic and cross-border levels. The law firm is adept at advising clients from a variety of fields, including the healthcare, financial and hospitality sectors. A number of lawyers in the team have experience of the US market.
  2. LMS Studio Legale
    3
    LMS Studio Legale
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    LMS Studio Legale is a dedicated Italian firm that handles a broad range of matters ranging from public M&A to private equity investments. The skilled team advises companies on an array of acquisitions and disposals. The law firm's client roster features leading private corporates, banks and investment funds. Additionally, the team demonstrates the ability to handle transnational mandates, bolstered by its outpost in London.
  3. Molinari
    3
    Molinari
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Molinari is a solid boutique that advises on public and private M&A transactions. The team assists a diverse range of companies, spanning from banks and leading insurance groups to vehicles controlled by private equity firms. The law firm frequently deals with acquisitions, divestments and demergers.
  4. Pavia e Ansaldo
    3
    Pavia e Ansaldo
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Pavia e Ansaldo has a broad clientele in mid-market corporate and M&A work spanning private equity firms and companies from the manufacturing, IT and fashion industries. The law firm's expertise covers acquisitions, disposals and share deals. The team also handles venture capital transactions.
  5. Portolano Cavallo
    3
    Portolano Cavallo
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    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.
  6. Carnelutti Law Firm
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 3
  7. LMCR / Studio Legale
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Bird & Bird
    4
    Bird & Bird
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Bird & Bird advises public and private entities on mid-market M&A. The team is active in disposals, acquisitions and strategic partnerships, with additional expertise in joint ventures. The team is also adept at handling corporate governance matters. The law firm's clients include holding companies, as well as corporates from the manufacturing, fintech, life sciences and energy industries.
  2. Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    4
    Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher has a well-established practice advising domestic and international clients on an array of corporate mandates. The team handles acquisitions, disposals and incorporations across industries such as chemicals, manufacturing and financial services. The law firm also offers expertise in corporate governance matters.
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Band 5

  1. Osborne Clarke
    5
    Osborne Clarke
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Osborne Clarke regularly acts on behalf of clients operating in the automotive, energy, and technology sectors. The team often undertakes instructions on acquisitions, divestments, incorporations and investments. The law firm is additionally adept at handling transactions on behalf of private equity funds.
  2. Rucellai & Raffaelli
    5
    Rucellai & Raffaelli
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Rucellai & Raffaelli is a solid law firm assisting with share deals, acquisitions and disposals. The practice group also regularly advises on venture capital. Its clientele includes investment funds, tech platforms and automotive players.
  3. 5
    Squire Patton Boggs
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Squire Patton Boggs is a well-regarded law firm that is able to assist with acquisitions and sales. The team's practice is complemented by its experience in venture capital and the establishment of joint ventures. Its clientele ranges from heavy industry to financial and life science entities.
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Band 6

  1. Deloitte Legal – Società tra Avvocati
    6
    Deloitte Legal – Società tra Avvocati
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked
    Deloitte Legal – Società tra Avvocati offers a robust team that provides assistance with both domestic and cross-border sales and acquisitions. The practice group is well versed in share deals and investments. The team often advises energy companies, tech startups and multinational corporations.
  2. 6
    EY Tax & Law
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked
    Ernst & Young fields a strong practice that offers advice in connection with acquisitions and share deals. The team also assists with joint ventures and the establishment of startups. The firm assists various clients such as venture capital funds, public utility companies, and food and beverage entities.
  3. Fivers
    6
    Fivers
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked
    Fivers Studio Legale e Tributario is a highly regarded law firm that offers advice on a broad range of corporate/M&A matters. The team regularly acts on shareholder agreements, corporate restructuring and governance. The practice assists various clients ranging from Italian SMEs, including family businesses, to investment funds.
  4. Giovanardi Studio Legale
    6
    Giovanardi Studio Legale
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked
    Giovanardi Studio Legale is a well-regarded law firm that is capable of offering cross-border corporate advice. The team advises corporate entities such as life sciences clients, as well as state agencies, on acquisitions and sales. The firm is also recognised for corporate restructuring.
  5. PwC Legal
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 6