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Linklaters

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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What makes our Italian corporate/M&A practice unique is our ability to field top-notch integrated teams of Italian and international lawyers seamlessly crossing product, practice and jurisdictional lines.
Our Italian corporate/M&A team, with its 20 lawyers, has acted for Italian and international leading financial institutions, private equity funds and the largest corporates providing advice on all aspects of corporate law involving both domestic and cross-border transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations and restructuring.
We offer our clients an integrated service provided by our corporate and finance practices which allows us to handle both aspects of the most complex or cross-border M&A transactions on the market. The breadth of our practice allows us to draw on our experience across different sectors and to assist a wide range of clients in every stage of their transactions.

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

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Linklaters houses an accomplished team advising on a variety of corporate matters such as public and private M&A, as well as share deals. The practice's clients benefit from the strong international reach of the team, as well as from the cross-departmental approach to structured finance and debt restructuring mandates. The law firm's roster of clients includes players from the private equity, banking and manufacturing sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters assisted Canada Pension Plan Investment Board with the purchase of a 17.5% interest in NetCo.

Strengths

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  • Linklaters is responsive, technically strong and knows how to get transactions done efficiently without losing sight of commercial drivers.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

  • Linklaters always provides a comprehensive and exhaustive answer which puts the client in the best position to take well-informed decisions.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

  • The law firm offers great attention to the customer, constant and continuous availability and commitment.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

  • Linklaters demonstrates problem-solving skills by finding solutions to manage complex negotiations.

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  • Linklaters' proactive approach and responsiveness set it apart, making it a highly reliable partner in high-stakes, cross-border transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Massimiliano Nitti
    Massimiliano Nitti

    Massimiliano Nitti

    Massimiliano Nitti is well versed in handling high-value share deals and corporate reorganisations in the service provider and hospitality sectors. He also assists with share capital acquisitions. Massimiliano Nitti joined Linklaters from Chiomenti in September 2025.

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