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Gianni & Origoni

Private Equity

Europe Guide 2026 : Italy


Gianni & Origoni

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Private Equity - Italy

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Gianni & Origoni is a highly regarded Italian law firm assisting key domestic and multinational private equity players with their investments. The law firm frequently advises clients in the energy, real estate, health and financial sectors. Its lawyers are capable of handling big-ticket transactions, such as cases involving public intervention, as well as assisting with voluntary tender offers. The team offers additional experience in venture capital transactions and is adept in fund formation. Gianni & Origoni benefits from its network of offices in key financial centres, making it a strong choice for cross-border mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Gianni & Origoni assisted Idealista with the sale of its majority stake to Cinven for EUR2.9 billion.

Strengths

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  • It is a strong team with commercial acumen and market knowledge.

    Private Equity respondentEurope
  • Its lawyers possess a proactive approach, as well as the ability to work under pressure and find solutions when a problem arise.

    Private Equity respondentEurope
  • The team excels at structuring complex and innovative platforms and stands out for its pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.

    Private Equity respondentEurope
  • Gianni & Origoni demonstrates local expertise and knowledge of the Italian practice, as well as commercial acumen.

    Private Equity respondentEurope
  • Gianni & Origoni stands out for its multidisciplinary approach that allows it to confidently handle complex transactions, combining high level legal expertise with in-depth knowledge of the market environment and regulatory dynamics.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Francesco Gianni
    Band 1Francesco Gianni

    Francesco Gianni

    Francesco Gianni has an outstanding track record of handling an array of high value transactions, including M&A and share disposals. He is additionally experienced in share deals.

    • Francesco Gianni is an absolute market leader.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
    • He's simply the best.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
    • He's a legend in the Italian landscape.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
  • Band 3Gianluca Ghersini
    Band 3Gianluca Ghersini

    Gianluca Ghersini

    Gianluca Ghersini maintains a notable practice in the private equity space and is especially skilled in handling multi-jurisdictional transactions. He assists both investment funds and portfolio companies with sizeable acquisitions and disposals.

    • Gianluca Ghersini is really an expert in private equity.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
  • Band 3Stefano Bucci
    Band 3Stefano Bucci

    Stefano Bucci

    Stefano Bucci has notable experience advising on a range of transactions, encompassing acquisitions, investments and disposals. He assists clients across the industrial, finance and energy sectors.

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