Department profile
Giovanardi Studio Legale

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

Europe Guide 2026 : Italy


Giovanardi Studio Legale

About

Provided by Giovanardi Studio Legale

Giovanardi Studio Legale advises Italian and international companies, as well as investment funds, on a broad range of corporate law matters, with a particular focus on domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions.

The team assists clients across all phases of corporate transactions, including share and asset deals, acquisitions and disposals, as well as extraordinary transactions such as capital increases, reorganisations and complex corporate restructurings. The firm combines strong execution capabilities with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach.

Giovanardi Studio Legale has developed a well-established reputation in Distressed M&A, regularly assisting clients in complex and turnaround situations. The team supports investors, corporates and financial institutions throughout both the structuring and execution phases of high-stakes transactions, often involving distressed assets or special situations.

The firm also advises on a wide range of commercial agreements across different industries, ensuring solutions tailored to the specific features of each transaction.

The practice benefits from long-standing relationships with leading Italian banks and industrial groups and a high client retention rate. In addition, the team provides ongoing corporate governance support, including advisory and corporate secretarial services.

Its strong track record in Distressed M&A represents a key differentiating factor in the Italian market.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Italy

Band 7

Band 7


What the Team is Known For

Giovanardi Studio Legale is a respected law firm capable of offering cross-border corporate advice. The team advises corporate entities as well as players in the public sector on acquisitions and sales. The firm is also recognised for corporate restructuring.

Notable practitioners

Carlo Alberto Giovanardi is a key contact for the department.

Work Highlights

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  • Giovanardi Studio Legale advised Società Agricola Fattoria delle Jersey on the sale of a biogas production plant to AleAnna American Oil Company.

Strengths

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  • The team immediately understands the peculiarity of our business and is able to advise us in the best possible way even on very specific topics.

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  • Its preparation and flexibility for multidisciplinary projects, combined with its customer-oriented approach, make Giovanardi Studio Legale a true partner in the project.

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  • Giovanardi Studio Legale offers advice that goes beyond the mere professional assignment.

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  • The law firm offers established expertise, availability and timeliness in responses.

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Members

Provided by Giovanardi Studio Legale

  • Marco Marinoni

    Head of Department

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