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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Italy

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields retains a solid reputation for its strong cross-border capabilities, bolstered by an extensive network of offices around the world. The respected firm offers substantial know-how in the retail, pharmaceutical, fashion and manufacturing industries. The experienced team frequently handles acquisitions, share deals and inbound private equity investments.

Work Highlights

  • Freshfields advised Subsea on a proposed combination with Saipem, for an approximate value of EUR10 billion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Luigi Verga
4
Luigi Verga
4
Band 4

Luigi Verga is a highly regarded lawyer who assists corporates with acquisitions and disposals. He is also noted for his skills in private equity mandates.

His negotiating ability is undoubted, as is his pragmatism.

Luigi Verga is a reliable lawyer, an excellent negotiator and a connoisseur of the various facets of deals.

Luigi is pragmatic and competent, which are both indispensable qualities for M&A.

Luigi demonstrates a considerable knowledge of the sector, as well as a high business sense and a high ability to understand the needs and requests of the counterparty.

Nicola Asti
4
Nicola Asti
4
Band 4

Nicola Asti is an eminent lawyer who frequently handles high-stakes multi-jurisdictional transactions in the life sciences and banking sectors, among others.

Nicola's international experience, combined with a deep knowledge of market dynamics, contributes decisively to the success of a transaction.

Nicola is always able to provide support, providing practical solutions with regard to any issue that is submitted to him.

Nicola Asti is a connoisseur of the market and an excellent negotiator, able to mediate between different positions and at the same time acting in the interests of the client.

Luca Sponziello
U
Luca Sponziello
U
Up and Coming

Luca Sponziello assists clients with acquisitions and mergers across a variety of industries. He also advises on sales and private equity deals.

Giulio Politi
Giulio Politi
Associates to watch

Giulio Politi is a notable senior associate who often deals with multi-jurisdictional M&A and the establishment of joint ventures.

Giulio Politi distinguishes himself for his clarity and strategic thinking. He demonstrates great reaction times and leadership skills in the coordination of resources.

Giulio is a remarkable lawyer combining strong technical expertise with pragmatism and an excellent vision of legal issues.

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Luigi Verga
4
Luigi Verga
4
Band 4
Nicola Asti
4
Nicola Asti
4
Band 4
Luca Sponziello
U
Luca Sponziello
U
Up and Coming
Giulio Politi
Giulio Politi
Associates to watch