Europe Guide 2026 : Italy
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Bird & Bird
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.
Provided by Chambers
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.
Provided by Chambers
Bird & Bird advised Toppan Films Private Limited on the purchase of 80% of the share capital of Irplast, as well as the drafting and negotiation of a shareholder agreement.
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Bird & Bird is prompt and very quick in providing feedback.
Bird & Bird is patient and always makes us feel important.
The team stands out for its preparation combined with speed of execution, a very problem-oriented approach and practical effects on business management.
The law firm offers prompt and to-the-point advice.
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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.
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.
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
Provided by Bird & Bird
Pierpaolo Mastromarini
Stefano Silvestri
Edoardo Courir
Afra Casiraghi
Federico Valle
Calogero Porrello
Giovanni Gazzaniga
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