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BonelliErede

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Italy


BonelliErede

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BonelliErede’s Corporate M&A team acts for many of the leading companies in Italy – both public and private – on a full range of corporate law matters. Firm’s experienced lawyers provide strategic advice to Italian and international businesses and commercial enterprises engaged in the manufacturing of products and the delivery of services in and outside Italy, offering comprehensive assistance (thanks to in-house synergies with other practice areas), strong industry-by-industry specialisation (through focus teams) and an international presence. Lawyers structure and execute complex, high-stakes domestic and cross-border deals that require sophisticated legal planning and exceptional legal acumen.

Since the firm’s inception, its M&A specialists have advised on nearly every major deal that has taken place in Italy or involved Italian companies – contributing to each deal’s success and coming up with ground-breaking solutions and innovative structures that have become the standard. Areas covered include M&A, recommended and hostile bids, demergers, shareholders’ agreements, JVs, PE deals, and post-closing services.

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Corporate/M&A - Italy


What the Team is Known For

BonelliErede has a superb M&A team consistently advising on high-stakes deals. The prestigious team continues to assist private equity funds with large-scale transactions, as well as handling complex cross-border operations. The law firm's client roster features national and international companies coming from a variety of industries including banking, asset management, telecoms and retail.

Work Highlights

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  • BonelliErede assisted Prada with the acquisition of 100% of Versace from Capri Holdings for an estimated value of EUR1.25 billion.

Strengths

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  • We have a really good relationship with the team at BonelliErede, in terms of competence and reliability.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • BonelliErede has excellent technical expertise and strong customer focus.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • BonelliErede's team is very commercial and offers sound strategic advice. It is extremely hard-working and also a pleasure to deal with.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • The law firm is always able to handle the most complex requests.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • The team stands out for its high technical expertise, ability to manage very tight deadlines and constant availability.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleSergio Erede
    Senior StatespeopleSergio Erede

    Sergio Erede

    Sergio Erede is widely admired for his impressive track record in corporate law and M&A. He has a longstanding presence in the M&A market, advising banks and high net worth individuals on high-value takeovers and disposals.

  • Senior StatespeopleUmberto Nicodano
    Senior StatespeopleUmberto Nicodano

    Umberto Nicodano

    Umberto Nicodano has a strong track record of advising international companies active in the luxury goods sector on cross-border acquisitions.
  • Band 3Andrea Carta Mantiglia
    Band 3Andrea Carta Mantiglia

    Andrea Carta Mantiglia

    Andrea Carta Mantiglia has long experience handling high-value transactional mandates on behalf of multinational pharmaceutical companies.

    • Andrea Carta Mantiglia is very available and knows how to assist us exactly as we need.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Eliana Catalano
    Band 3Eliana Catalano

    Eliana Catalano

    Managing partner Eliana Catalano is a highly regarded lawyer who provides expert advice on corporate matters for financial groups and companies in the fashion industry. She is especially well versed in acting for private equity and venture capital firms.

    • Her international background allows her to understand different market dynamics and offers advice that goes beyond the purely legal aspect.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Eliana Catalano tackles complex legal issues with an approach that balances technical precision and strategic vision.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Eliana is very analytical, understands our necessities and manages to build the best internal structure to handle our needs.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Alessandro De Nicola
    Band 5Alessandro De Nicola

    Alessandro De Nicola

    Alessandro De Nicola represents clients from a variety of sectors in corporate governance matters. He is additionally skilled in issues relating to corporate compliance.

  • Band 5Giulia Bianchi Frangipane
    Band 5Giulia Bianchi Frangipane

    Giulia Bianchi Frangipane

    Giulia Bianchi Frangipane is an adept lawyer who notably assists with venture capital deals. She regularly advises private equity groups.
  • Band 6Gianpiero Succi
    Band 6Gianpiero Succi

    Gianpiero Succi

    Gianpiero Succi acts for clients on public and private M&A. He is additionally skilled in share capital acquisitions and complements his corporate expertise with skills in the field of capital markets.

    • Gianpiero Succi is a helpful lawyer, with a 360-degree view of the needs of our company.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Italy, expertise based abroad in United Arab EmiratesMarco De Leo
    Italy, expertise based abroad in United Arab EmiratesMarco De Leo

    Marco De Leo

    Marco De Leo is a well-established lawyer based in Dubai and is the managing partner of BonelliErede's Middle East office. He handles cross-border M&A for clients from a variety of sectors, including fashion.

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