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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Europe Guide 2026 : Italy


Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

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

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Hogan Lovells is an international outfit adept at handling multi-jurisdictional matters in the corporate arena thanks to an extensive global network. The team's client roster includes private and listed entities hailing from the energy, electricity, oil and gas, and financial services sectors. The law firm is noted for its multidisciplinary approach, being able to provide a tailored service with industry-specific focus and cross-practice advice, and offering expertise in antitrust, employment and finance.

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 respondentEurope
  • The team at Hogan Lovells conjugates the commercial and legal aspects.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
  • The lawyers don’t just understand complex legal matters, but also consistently come up with fast, workable solutions.

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  • Hogan Lovells stands out for its ability to seamlessly manage complex, cross-border matters with precision and efficiency.

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  • The corporate team is very flexible, always adapting to the customer's needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Luca Picone
    Band 3Luca Picone

    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.

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    • Luca offers deep legal expertise, exceptional cross-border coordination skills and a pragmatic, business-minded approach that consistently adds value beyond standard legal advice.

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  • Band 4Ferigo Foscari
    Band 4Ferigo Foscari

    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.

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    • He is extremely resourceful when discussing strategies. He offers reliable data and precedents to facilitate data-driven decisions.

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    • Ferigo 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.

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  • Band 4Francesco Stella
    Band 4Francesco Stella

    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 6Alessandro Seganfreddo
    Band 6Alessandro Seganfreddo

    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.

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