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

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Giovannelli is an esteemed local law firm with a wealth of experience in private equity matters, including M&A. 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

Provided by Giovannelli e Associati

  • Giovannelli assisted Alto Partners with the acquisition of a majority stake in the food retail business Fragesa.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Giovanni Meschia
2
Giovanni Meschia
2
Band 2

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 has proved to be a point of reference for fund formation thanks to his technical skill and commercial attitude.

Giovanni Meschia demonstrates good lateral thinking and deep knowledge of the needs of investors.

Giovanni Meschia is an excellent lawyer with a great mix of skills.

Alessandro Giovannelli
3
Alessandro Giovannelli
Head of Private Equity
3
Band 3
Alessandro Giovannelli is an experienced lawyer who advises prominent Italian and international private equity players with sizeable acquisitions. He is also noted for his skills in cross-border investment deals.

Alessandro Giovannelli is very experienced and has great knowledge of international funds, as well as being available and responsive.

Alessandro Giovannelli is a very strong, charismatic and trustworthy lawyer.

Fabrizio Scaparro
4
Fabrizio Scaparro
4
Band 4

Fabrizio Scaparro frequently receives instructions from private equity houses in relation to investment and acquisition deals. He is experienced at assisting with the Italian aspects of cross-border transactions.

Fabrizio Scaparro is always very responsive and able to grasp commercial needs, translating them into balanced and protective legal solutions.

Fabrizio Scaparro is a very skilled and dedicated lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
Giovannelli e Associati

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Private Equity

Alessandro Giovannelli
3
Alessandro Giovannelli
Head of Private Equity
3
Band 3
Fabrizio Scaparro
4
Fabrizio Scaparro
4
Band 4
Private Equity: Fund Formation

Giovanni Meschia
2
Giovanni Meschia
2
Band 2

Members

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Alessandro Giovannelli

Alessandro Giovannelli

Head of Department

Gianvittorio Giroletti Angeli

Matteo Colombari

Matteo Delucchi

Michele Delfini