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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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Public and private companies around the world turn to Greenberg Traurig's Mergers & Acquisitions Practice for guidance on a wide range of strategic transactions, from multibillion-dollar hostile public takeovers to private middle-market acquisitions. Our team of over 450 corporate attorneys has represented a range of major corporations, private equity and venture capital firms, investment banks, lenders, senior management, and shareholders in industry-leading transactions. We help clients structure, negotiate, and execute complex domestic and international acquisitions, mergers, sale of control transactions, and joint ventures, as well as strategic business combinations, corporate control contests, takeover defenses, and recapitalization transactions.

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Italy


What the Team is Known For
Greenberg Traurig handles a broad range of matters including corporate governance mandates, joint ventures and mergers at both domestic and cross-border levels. The law firm is adept at advising clients from a variety of fields, including the healthcare, financial and hospitality sectors. A number of lawyers in the team have experience of the US market.

Work Highlights

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  • Greenberg Traurig advised Sodalis Group on the acquisition of HRB Brands from Tengram Capital Partners.

Strengths

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  • I am very pleased with the reactiveness and responsiveness the team at Greenberg Traurig provides.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
  • The team at Greenberg Traurig really takes at heart the client's needs. It is very pragmatic and personal.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
  • The law firm offers a high-quality service within the agreed timeframe.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
  • The lawyers are always very responsive, detail-oriented and available whenever we need them.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
  • The team is both commercial and technical with detailed knowledge of issues.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Mario Santa Maria
    Band 3Mario Santa Maria

    Mario Santa Maria

    Mario Santa Maria frequently deals with acquisitions and disposals and corporate governance. His client roster includes investment funds, life sciences entities and financial service providers.

    • Mario Santa Maria is very present and offers leadership in all phases of the process, providing good and quick solutions to complex problems.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
    • Mario is highly capable and reactive and has a 360-degrees understanding of all complex issues. He is directly involved in all aspects, as well as being highly commercial and a great negotiator.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
  • Band 4Luigi Santa Maria
    Band 4Luigi Santa Maria

    Luigi Santa Maria

    Luigi Santa Maria is a skilled lawyer who assists private equity houses and corporations with a range of M&A matters.

  • Band 5Pietro Belloni
    Band 5Pietro Belloni

    Pietro Belloni

    Pietro Belloni is an experienced lawyer who assists clients with share deals, disposals and investments. His clientele includes multinationals as well as domestic players from various sectors. Pietro Belloni joined Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria from Linklaters in December 2025.

    • Pietro Belloni plays an essential role in managing difficult negotiations.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
  • Band 6Francesca Torricelli
    Band 6Francesca Torricelli

    Francesca Torricelli

    Francesca Torricelli is well-versed in providing corporate assistance to clients in a variety of sectors, including finance, pharma and communication and media.

    • We are very satisfied with Francesca Torricelli's service, her level of sophistication and commercial awareness and vision.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
    • Francesca goes beyond expectations.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

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