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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

Global Guide 2026 : Italy

Gianni & Origoni

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Italy

What the Team is Known For

Gianni & Origoni is consistently highlighted as a market-leading practice in high-end transactional mandates. The well-established team is equipped to manage both public and private M&A, including high-value acquisitions and divestments. The law firm also shows strong international capabilities boosted by an array of foreign desks.

Foreign Desk

The firm's China desk assists clients with cross-border mandates involving Italy and China. It advises Chinese as well as Italian and other European companies on a wide range of corporate and tax issues, offering added Chinese language capabilities.

The firm acts on clients' corporate transactions such as acquisitions in India thanks to a dedicated India desk with experience in transactions involving this jurisdiction. Group head Rosario Zaccà is based in Milan and is the main point of contact for clients.

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Work Highlights

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Gianni & Origoni advised Monte dei Paschi di Siena on the launch of a voluntary public exchange offer on all ordinary shares of Mediobanca, for a value of EUR13 billion.

Strengths

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Every interaction with Gianni & Origoni is characterised by meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to providing high-quality legal solutions.
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The team has the ability to provide personalised advice to the needs of the client, maintaining a high professional level in the analysis of complex legal issues.
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The law firm is able to offer high-quality standards, many years of successful experience and a proximity to the client that is not often found in other law firms.
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Gianni & Origoni is a very well-structured law firm in all practices with good collaboration skills.
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Gianni & Origoni is an extremely well-respected law firm that provides outstanding legal services covering all relevant aspects of an M&A matter, with both senior and junior resources.
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Notable Practitioners

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Star Individuals
Star Individuals
Francesco Gianni
Francesco Gianni is a market-leading lawyer who has a stellar track record of advising leading corporates on high-value acquisitions, as well as handling the negotiation of complex strategic partnerships. His clientele includes insurance groups and entities in the luxury goods, banking and energy sectors.
Francesco is always a guarantee when it comes to high-level M&A matters.
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Francesco is a great lawyer and well known in the market.
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Francesco Gianni is an excellent professional, who is always ready to support his customer and find the best solutions.
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Band 2
Band 2
Gabriella Covino
Gabriella Covino is a well-regarded lawyer who receives praise for her corporate practice. She is capable of advising on a wide range of M&A and private equity deals.
In addition to her extraordinary expertise and qualities, Gabriella Covino has a unique ability to assert herself. She proposes winning ideas and stands out for her character and style.
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Band 4
Band 4
Andrea Aiello
Andrea Aiello frequently deals with sales, share disposals and exit procedures for a variety of local and international companies. He is also noted for public M&A.
Andrea is an extremely dedicated and valuable lawyer who is able to combine outstanding legal competence with leadership and strategic guidance.
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Andrea Aiello has an extensive M&A technical background. He is a point of reference when it comes to managing complex matters related to listed companies.
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Attorney Aiello has extensive experience in equity capital market transactions.
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Andrea has a strong commercial sensibility.
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Andrea is extremely client-oriented with a deep commercial understanding. He is very pragmatic and supportive.
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Band 4
Band 4
Raimondo Premonte
Raimondo Premonte is a notable lawyer advising clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors on a variety of corporate matters. He is additionally well-versed in corporate finance. Based in Rome, he also spends a portion of his time in the firm's London office.
Raimondo Premonte has a true international vision and capacity, as well as great legal expertise and commercial skills.
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He provides excellent advice in the oil and gas space.
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Band 5
Band 5
Alfredo D'Aniello
Alfredo D'Aniello advises clients on strategic partnerships and share acquisitions. His practice is complemented by his skills in public M&A and private equity.
Alfredo D'Aniello is very prepared and immensely meticulous. He is an excellent negotiator and problem-solver.
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Alfredo offers great negotiation skills. Thanks to his great technical preparation, he is capable of always finding the best solutions in the interest of the deal.
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Band 5
Band 5
Antonio Segni
Antonio Segni is an adept lawyer who provides expert advice on high-value acquisitions and sales.
Antonio Segni is a complete, experienced and deeply reliable professional.
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Band 5
Band 5
Massimo Tesei
Massimo Tesei is a well-known lawyer for his involvement in M&A and private equity transactions. He is also well-versed in corporate governance matters.
Massimo is not only a fine connoisseur of corporate dynamics of both listed and unlisted companies, but also an expert in M&A with sensitivity to the potential impacts on any disputes.
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Massimo Tesei is a professional of rare multi-specialist competence and availability.
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Massimo pays strong attention to his customer in the resolution of complex events.
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Up and Coming
Up and Coming
Caterina Pistocchi
Caterina Pistocchi is active across the corporate sphere, with particular focus on acquisitions, sales, share deals and takeover bids. Her client roster includes entities in the banking and energy sectors.
Caterina is always able to provide timely solutions to delicate legal issues.
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She rationalises the work and is available and concrete on every step.
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She is super precise and very knowledgeable.
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Italy, expertise based abroad in UK
Italy, expertise based abroad in UK
Mattia Casarosa
Mattia Casarosa of Gianni & Origoni is based in London and handles a variety of cross-border transactions, including sales. His client roster includes individuals and companies from the private equity and engineering sectors.
Mattia Casarosa is a highly competent lawyer who is a key figure in finalising transactions. His experience ensures that very complex transactions are very simple for the client.
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