About

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The team has outstanding experience in complex transactions in the asset management sector and offers highly specialised expertise in the structuring, set-up and marketing of alternative investment funds.

The team provides full-service assistance in the structuring of investment fund transactions on both the primary and secondary markets, acquisition and spin-off transactions, restructuring of managers and funds, negotiation of intermediaries’ governance and organisational structure, management of authorisation procedures with Supervisory Authorities and protection of company representatives involved in legal proceedings.

The Firm also assists some of the most important Private Equity funds operating in the Italian market, which the Firm has followed in some relevant transactions, taking care of every aspect, thanks to its vocation for multidisciplinarity.

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Private Equity - Italy

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Legance utilises its regulatory, corporate finance, banking and tax practices to provide full support to private equity clients. Its lawyers are experienced in both fund formation and M&A for leading domestic and international investors. Asset management is another key area of expertise for the law firm. The team's industry expertise encompasses the manufacturing, luxury, fintech and real estate sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Legance advised H.I.G. Capital on the sale of Acqua & Sapone to funds managed by TDR Capital and in the reinvestment of 40% of the acquiring entity.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Barbara Sancisi
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Barbara Sancisi
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Band 1

Barbara Sancisi assists venture capital and private equity funds and asset managers with a range of mandates, including fund formation and investments. She is also noted for advising on fundraising activity.

She's of extreme value in the Italian market. She's very open to listening during transactions.

She's an excellent professional in every way. Her output is of high quality and she's excellent at managing complex processes. I also appreciate her constant proactivity.

Barbara Sancisi has a pluriannual experience and relationship with institutions, as well as great knowledge of the sector.

Enzo Schiavello
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Enzo Schiavello
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Band 1

Enzo Schiavello is a highly esteemed lawyer in the fund formation space, particularly for advising a range of clients on fundraising and subsequent investment mandates.

Enzo Schiavello remains an utmost authority in the market.

I can confidently say he's the uppermost expert of themes concerning fund collection legal structuring.

Filippo Troisi
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Filippo Troisi
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Band 1

Filippo Troisi's deft handling of high value transactions is sought after by global and domestic private equity funds. His practice is complemented by his experience in share deals and acquisitions.

Filippo Troisi is extremely active. He has great clients and does great work.

I think he's the best senior lawyer in Italy.

Andrea Botti
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Andrea Botti
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Band 4

Andrea Botti is adept at assisting asset managers and private investment firms with cross-border acquisitions.

He demonstrates total dedication to the success of the deal, as well as the ability to weave the negotiation with extreme attention to detail and results.

He has a strong commercial judgement.

He's one of the rising stars on the Italian scene for his expertise and dedication. He's very commercial and capable of developing excellent relationships, even with his counterparts.

He's great and always makes us feel comfortable.

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Private Equity

Filippo Troisi
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Filippo Troisi
1
Band 1
Andrea Botti
4
Andrea Botti
4
Band 4
Private Equity: Fund Formation

Barbara Sancisi
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Barbara Sancisi
1
Band 1
Enzo Schiavello
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Enzo Schiavello
1
Band 1

Members

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Andrea Botti

Federica Pomero

Francesco Florio

Giacomo Gitti

Giovanni Nardulli

Piero Venturini