
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Europe Guide 2026 : Italy
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Corporate transactions are at the heart of our practice and we have gained an excellent reputation for top quality transactional work, including due diligence. However, our practice also includes first class lawyers covering specialisms such as energy regulatory, competition, outsourcing, employment law and tax. This unusual combination of lawyers within one team enables us to provide a truly joined-up service.
Our Italian corporate M&A practice comprises about 30 professionals, who advise corporate clients, financial institutions and funds on a broad range of transactions, both on and off market. We also support our clients on their significant commercial contracts and agreements, particularly in the retail and e-commerce fields, and on transformational business arrangements such as joint ventures and strategic alliances.
Our Corporate M&A lawyers regularly structure, negotiate, and implement transactions of all forms and sizes, and undertake due diligence on all these deals. We advise public and private companies, private equity firms and funds, investment banks, financial institutions, boards of directors, special committees, supervisory boards, significant investors and other clients on complex transactions, both at domestic and cross-border levels.
Industries (6)
- Consumer
- Diversified Industrials
- Insurance
- Healthcare and Life Sciences
- Energy and Infrastructures
- Automotive and Mobility
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Work Highlights
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Hogan Lovells Studio Legale assisted the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance with an investment related to the acquisition of TIM, valued approximately at EUR22 billion.
Strengths
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The team has great specific technical competences and strong relational skills.
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEuropeThe team at Hogan Lovells conjugates the commercial and legal aspects.
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEuropeThe lawyers don’t just understand complex legal matters, but also consistently come up with fast, workable solutions.
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEuropeHogan Lovells stands out for its ability to seamlessly manage complex, cross-border matters with precision and efficiency.
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEuropeThe corporate team is very flexible, always adapting to the customer's needs.
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
Notable Practitioners
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Luca Picone
Luca Picone handles high-stakes and cross-border M&A. His practice includes clients from the retail and life sciences industries.
Luca Picone has great technical abilities, understanding of the sector, excellent responsiveness and commitment to the deal.
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEuropeLuca offers deep legal expertise, exceptional cross-border coordination skills and a pragmatic, business-minded approach that consistently adds value beyond standard legal advice.
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
Band 4 
Band 4 
Ferigo Foscari
Ferigo Foscari is an adept lawyer who is well versed in cross-border M&A. He often assists clients in the banking and energy sectors. He offers additional expertise in business combination matters.
Ferigo Foscari is always attentive to our needs and able to provide clear advice and effective solutions, even in the most complex situations.
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEuropeHe is extremely resourceful when discussing strategies. He offers reliable data and precedents to facilitate data-driven decisions.
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEuropeFerigo stands out for his ability to analyse and reactivity. He offers concrete and effective solutions based on strong technical skills, extensive experience and significant relational skills.
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
Band 4 
Band 4 
Francesco Stella
Francesco Stella is an adept lawyer who frequently handles acquisitions and disposals on behalf of healthcare and manufacturing companies, as well as global brands. He also assists with corporate governance.
Band 6 
Band 6 
Alessandro Seganfreddo
Alessandro Seganfreddo is an adept lawyer with a flourishing corporate practice. His client roster includes entities in the banking and energy sectors, among others.
Alessandro Seganfreddo's attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs contribute significantly to the success of legal activities and the quality of the service offered.
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
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Members
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Luca Picone
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Alessandro Seganfreddo
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Francesco Stella
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Ferigo Foscari
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