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K&L Gates

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

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K&L Gates

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Our Corporate M&A practice has strong expertise advising corporate clients and private equity firms in acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate restructuring transactions in the context of industrial and/or financial turnarounds and carve-outs. We advise public and private companies, their shareholders, and directors, in a broad spectrum of corporate transactions, including Corporate governance advising companies on internal governance issues, shareholders relations, and compliance. We advise Board members and shareholders in the preparation of their meetings and drafting sensitive reports and minutes. Our Growth team assists start-up/scale-up companies in their growth whether via acquisitions, internationalization, and/or internal growth. Our Mergers and Acquisitions practice encompasses all aspects of buying/selling companies and businesses including transactions. Our consolidated experience in private equity and venture capital transactions includes the structuring of equity investments, management compensation programs, recapitalization transactions, and executing the exit strategy through private or public sales. We assist clients in the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements and our team of litigators can take on complex engagements. The team is recognized in the Italian market for its dedication to provide a tailor-made service with partners’ involvement in all phases.

Clients (6)

  • Bridgestone
  • Continental
  • Fiocchi Munizioni
  • LKQ-Rhiag
  • Quantum Capital Partners
  • Westinghouse

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Italy

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
K&L Gates is an international firm with a large network and a strong cross-border focus. The practice group offers broad M&A capabilities and often assists with corporate governance and restructurings. The law firm is active in key industries such as technology, insurance and manufacturing. The team also maintains solid activity in the private equity sector.

Work Highlights

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  • K&L Gates advised VINCI Energies on the purchase of entire share capital of Giordano & C.

Strengths

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  • K&L Gates knows the M&A sector very well and always finds suitable solutions for us.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope
  • The team works in a cohesive and very effective way, providing broad opinions and taking into account the different implications and repercussions of the problem on both legal and practical side.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope
  • K&L Gates is always available to find a pragmatic solution aimed at simplifying the work.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope
  • The law firm is experienced in international transactions.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope
  • The lawyers are very fast and responsive.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Giampaolo Salsi
    Band 4Giampaolo Salsi

    Giampaolo Salsi

    Giampaolo Salsi is a well-regarded lawyer who often assists with acquisitions and disposals for companies from the manufacturing and energy sectors, among others.

    • Giampaolo Salsi has in-depth knowledge of our company's commercial context and guarantees a high level of supervision with respect to the most complex legal issues.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope
    • I particularly appreciate Giampaolo's ability to explain complex legal problems in a simple language.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope
    • He is very available and attentive to his clients. He is very business-minded.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingBruno Vascellari
    Up and ComingBruno Vascellari

    Bruno Vascellari

    Bruno Vascellari is experienced in acting for both local and international companies. He often assists with acquisitions, sales and corporate reorganisations.

    • Bruno stands out for his availability, transversal competence and his ability to see the problem and interpret business needs.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope
    • Bruno Vascellari offers very deep knowledge and is very responsive.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

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