In the Italian economic landscape, private equity undoubtedly plays a significant role, identifying business organisations that are sometimes still deeply rooted locally and giving them access to highly-specialised capital and know-how to support business growth and development.
Our Firm has always been at the forefront in Italy in providing integrated and specialist services in the sector, working alongside the main private equity operators but also companies and entrepreneurs approached by them.
Adopting an all-round multidisciplinary approach to every aspect of company law, including related tax expertise, and unrivalled experience, we offer efficient, effective and client-tailored advice and assistance.
Our professionals are at the side of companies and investors at all stages and whatever the characteristics of the transaction, in any sector (including fintech, gaming, media and telecommunications, travel and travel technology, life science, luxury, fashion, etc.).
We assist international and domestic private equity firms and funds, family offices, family-owned companies and their shareholders, listed companies, as well as other financial investors, dealing with all aspects related to acquisitions or sales of companies, groups of companies or business units, including fund formations, mergers, joint ventures and any other business combinations, leveraged buy-outs, management buy-outs/buy-ins, going-private transactions, public M&A, spin-offs, distressed transactions (corporate restructuring and distressed M&A, including transactions implemented through out-of-court or court proceedings), issues of bonds and other financial instruments, LTI plans, cross-border transactions, transaction-related litigation, ESG in private equity.
Our professionals also have an extensive experience in advising on venture capital and start-up financing, providing clients with its extensive know-how regarding co-investment and the organisation and management of minority investments, growth financing (including convertible and bridge loans) and support in the initial and final stages of fundraising rounds.
We are well known and renowned for the innovative solutions we are able to propose to our clients in the field of venture capital.