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Giovannelli e Associati

Private Equity

Europe Guide 2026 : Italy


Giovannelli e Associati

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About

Provided by Giovannelli e Associati

Our firm provides thorough advice to private equity funds, investment companies, multinational groups and entrepreneurs in complex corporate transaction, advising on all stages of the deal, from easy structuring to closing. 

Our activity covers a wide range of matters, including:

  • acquisitions and divestitures;
  • leveraged buy-outs and management buy-outs;
  • venture capital and minority investments;
  • joint ventures and strategic alliances;
  • capital increases, issuance of notes, including convertible notes, and other extraordinary transactions;
  • mergers and de-mergers.

We have been particularly active in handling transactions involving different jurisdictions, also through an effective network of preeminent foreign independent firms, which allows us to benefit of an international reach with flexibility in the selection of the best partners for each transaction.

Chambers Review

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Private Equity - Italy

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Giovannelli e Associati is an esteemed local law firm with a wealth of experience in private equity matters, including M&A and fund formation. The team acts on behalf of both international and Italian investors. The law firm offers notable experience in transactions concerning the pharmaceutical, technology and food and beverage industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Giovannelli e Associati assisted Ambrosia Investment and other shareholders with the sale of Nutkao Holding to Teralys.

Strengths

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  • Giovannelli e Associati offers a proactive approach to problem-solving.

    Private Equity respondentEurope
  • Its flexibility, availability and senior partner availability are their defining strengths.

    Private Equity respondentEurope
  • Its lawyers are very fast and pragmatic.

    Private Equity respondentEurope
  • The team is creative and solution-oriented. It engages with the counterparty in a timely matter.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Giovanni Meschia
    Band 1Giovanni Meschia

    Giovanni Meschia

    Giovanni Meschia has solid experience across a range of fund formation mandates, including the structuring of funds, regulatory matters and investments. He acts for venture capital and private debt fund managers.

    • Giovanni Meschia is our go-to choice in Italy.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
    • He has an ability of negotiation and experience of the field that are of very high level, as well as an excellent ability to interpret the client's needs.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
    • He's an emerging star of the market.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
  • Band 3Alessandro Giovannelli
    Band 3Alessandro Giovannelli

    Alessandro Giovannelli

    Alessandro Giovannelli is an experienced lawyer who advises prominent Italian and international private equity players on sizeable acquisitions. He is also noted for his skills in cross-border investment deals.

    • He's very known and active in the market.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
    • Alessandro Giovannelli provides vision and quality.

      Private Equity respondentEurope

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