Department profile
Linklaters

Private Equity

Europe Guide 2026 : Italy


Linklaters

About

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With a unique breadth of experience in the private equity sector, spanning from corporate and M&A to banking and capital markets, our private equity team represents one of the best combined private equity offerings on the market.
Complemented by other market-leading practice areas in the Milan office (including our projects, competition, employment and restructuring and insolvency practices) our local integration is further supported by a smooth collaboration with our colleagues at all Linklaters offices across the globe. We are able to advise simultaneously on multi-jurisdictional transactions and quickly deploy integrated teams from across the firm’s global network.
With a client base representing the full credit spectrum, from banking institutions and private equity funds to blue-chip corporations, we have developed an outstanding track record acting on some of the leading deals in the market.

Chambers Review

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Private Equity - Italy

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Linklaters has a multidisciplinary team combining expertise in areas such as restructuring, tax and finance and advising clients on private equity transactions. The law firm boasts an impressive client portfolio comprising renowned multinational private equity houses, banking institutions and blue-chip corporations. Its lawyers often leverage the law firm's broad international network to act on cross-border transactions.

Notable practitioners

Ugo Orsini and Alessandra Ghezzi are key contacts at the law firm.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters assisted Centerbridge Partners Europe with its acquisition of Banca Progetto.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The department is defined by its strong track record in private equity and infrastructure funds.

    Private Equity respondentEurope
  • The lawyers have efficiency, commercial and legal acumen, unique ability to find innovative solutions, and absolute dedication to our work.

    Private Equity respondentEurope
  • Linklaters' quality of service is excellent. The team demonstrates its ability to solve complex problems and provide the best possible support to the customer.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

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