About

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Our Italian corporate team advises on the full spectrum of Corporate M&A transactions – from small and mid-caps to multinational and cross-border transactions.

Our key areas are: M&A, private equity/venture capital, public securities IPO, restructuring & insolvency, joint ventures, commercial law, company law, corporate litigation and corporate housekeeping.

During the last years we have increased our broad cross-sector focus, representing many leading clients on significant mid-market transactions. The so-called mid-market is traditionally the most prominent segment in the Italian M&A market. We are becoming a key point in this area offering clients a full legal service.

Our clients come to us because they need advisers who understand their market, regulators, and unique business cultures, which is key to getting their deal across the line.

We assist both leading global corporation with their transaction in the Italian market and prominent national companies playing a crucial role in the domestic economy, with a special focus on the mid-market segment.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Italy

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird advises public and private entities on mid-market M&A. The team is active on disposals, acquisitions and strategic partnerships, with additional expertise in joint ventures. The team is also adept at handling corporate governance matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird assisted Eulero Capital with its acquisition of GMP Group from entrepreneur Marco Mancin.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Giovanni Gazzaniga
4
Giovanni Gazzaniga
4
Band 4

Giovanni Gazzaniga manages acquisitions and disposals for a clientele that often comprises private equity names. He is experienced in acting on deals within the pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors. He joined Bird & Bird from A&O Shearman in October 2024.

Giovanni Gazzaniga is a great partner, able to accomplish commercial goals.

Alberto Salvadè
5
Alberto Salvadè
5
Band 5

Alberto Salvadè assists with acquisitions, disposals, partnership agreements and capital increase transactions. He provides assistance to a range of clients in the mid-market sphere, including players in the food and beverage and pharmaceutical sectors.

Alberto Salvadè has strong competence and client management capabilities.

Linda Pietrostefani
Linda Pietrostefani
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Linda Pietrostefani is experienced in handling inbound acquisitions. She frequently deals with international companies in the context of cross-border transactions.

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Giovanni Gazzaniga
4
Giovanni Gazzaniga
4
Band 4
Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

Alberto Salvadè
5
Alberto Salvadè
5
Band 5
Linda Pietrostefani
Linda Pietrostefani
Associates to watch

Members

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Afra Casiraghi

Calogero Porrello

Edoardo Courir

Federico Valle

Stefano Silvestri

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