Department profile
Latham & Watkins LLP

Private Equity

Europe Guide 2026 : Italy

Share profile

Latham & Watkins LLP

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Private Equity - Italy

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins is a well-established international private equity practice handling a broad scope of issues. The law firm boasts an impressive client roster comprising leading global private equity firms and has additional expertise in the manufacturing, healthcare and tech sectors. The team is well placed to handle large-cap deals and comes recommended for major cross-border M&A.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Latham & Watkins assisted Carlyle with the sale of Forgital Group.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Latham & Watkins knows well our drivers of value and so are helpful in driving the discussion towards high priority items.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

  • The team is extremely experienced and reliable and has a can-do mentality.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

  • Latham & Watkins is like a machine. It does everything and has a unique level of experience in the market.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

  • Its lawyers stand out for their reputation and independence in managing legal activities.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

  • The team has a multi-disciplinary approach, so it is able to quickly connect the dots from different fields.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Stefano Sciolla
    Stefano Sciolla

    Stefano Sciolla

    Stefano Sciolla receives widespread acclaim for his expertise in handling big-ticket private equity transactions such as acquisitions, disposals and strategic partnerships. He is particularly noted for advising on cross-border transactions.

    • I'm always extremely satisfied with Stefano Sciolla's work. He's a problem-solver and has a great can-do approach.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
    View profile
  • Giovanni Sandicchi
    Giovanni Sandicchi

    Giovanni Sandicchi

    Giovanni Sandicchi frequently assists private equity clients with local and cross-border acquisitions.

    • Giovanni Sandicchi is known to be a great negotiator.

      Private Equity respondentEurope

    • He's extremely dedicated and commercial. He always understands the client.

      Private Equity respondentEurope

    • He's a talented private equity lawyer.

      Private Equity respondentEurope

    • He demonstrates strong skills, commitment and pragmatism.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at Latham & Watkins LLP (2)

Italy

Latham & Watkins LLP has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership