Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 3
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Provided by Molinari
Structuring and executing complex extraordinary transactions, such as acquisitions and divestitures of businesses and shareholdings (both majority and minority interests), mergers, transformations, break-ups and reorganizations for a large range of clientele (from large domestic listed issuers and multinational corporations, to financial institutions and private equity funds) is one of the areas where our leadership is widely recognized.
Recent work from 2022 includes:
Banco Desio on the sale of its merchant acquiring business for €100 million to Worldline Merchant Services Italia, a subsidiary of the French group Worldline.
Coima SGR on the sale of the entire corporate capital of a company owning certain real estate assets including Hotel Excelsior located in Venice.
Compass Banca on the acquisition of 19.5% of the Swiss company HeidiPay and 100% of the Italian company Soisy, both companies specialised in the development of digital platforms to support BNPL in e-commerce.
DeA Capital Alternative Funds on the partnership agreement with Costa Edutainment Group for the acquisition by IDeA CCR of a 10% stake in Costa Edutainment Group.
Itaca Equity Holding on the acquisition of a qualified minority stake in the newly incorporated company which will control Landi Renzo, listed in the STAR segment of the Italian electronic share market (MTA).
Chambers Review
Molinari is a solid boutique that advises on public and private M&A transactions. The team assists a diverse range of companies, spanning from banks and leading insurance groups to vehicles controlled by private equity firms. The law firm frequently deals with acquisitions, divestments and demergers.
Work Highlights
- A Molinari team assisted Banco Desio with the EUR100 million sale of its merchant acquiring business to Worldline Merchant Services Italia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are able to handle complex issues with great commitment and a solution-oriented approach."
"Molinari provides punctual and precise answers even in the presence of thorny issues."
"Very talented and large team with complementary capabilities. They offer strong technical skills and a negotiation stance. They are very well reputed on the Italian law firm landscape."
"We appreciate having them as lead counsel. Their responsiveness is the key to coordinating the implementation of complex plans."
"Molinari are always present when needed. They understand the right priorities and provide timely support and high-quality advice."
"The team are able to handle complex issues with great commitment and a solution-oriented approach."
"Molinari provides punctual and precise answers even in the presence of thorny issues."
"Very talented and large team with complementary capabilities. They offer strong technical skills and a negotiation stance. They are very well reputed on the Italian law firm landscape."
"We appreciate having them as lead counsel. Their responsiveness is the key to coordinating the implementation of complex plans."
"Molinari are always present when needed. They understand the right priorities and provide timely support and high-quality advice."
Notable Practitioners
Ugo Molinari is an eminent lawyer who assists a diverse range of clients spanning from banks to private equity firms with acquisition and sale operations, as well as investment opportunities. He is notably well versed in corporate restructuring.
"Ugo Molinari is a champion of the legal profession."
"Ugo is a solid, reliable and always available lawyer."
"He is best in class."
Nicolò Juvara is a well-regarded lawyer who assists with acquisitions as well as share deals. He also assists with joint ventures and investments.
"Nicoló is a trusted adviser."
"He is an expert on the international side of matters. His skills are invaluable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Molinari
Italy
Members
Provided by Molinari
Alessandro de Botton
Andrea Taurozzi
Beatrice Neri
Ciro Di Palma
Marco Laviano
Margherita Santoiemma
Head of Department
Maria Milano
Nicolo' Juvara
Ugo Molinari
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Molinari
ALTO PARTNERS SGR
ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI
BANCO DI DESIO E DELLA BRIANZA
BARBIERI & TAROZZI
CATTOLICA ASSICURAZIONI
COIMA SGR
COMPASS BANCA
DEA CAPITAL ALTERNATIVE FUNDS
DILS (FORMERLY GVA REDILCO)
IGI SGR
ITACA EQUITY HOLDING
OXY CAPITAL
Industries
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Energy
Fintech
Food
Hospitality
Insurance
private equity