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Europe Guide 2023
Italy Corporate/M&A
2
Band 2

8 Ranked Lawyers

About

Provided by Pedersoli Studio Legale

This team advises on all aspects of corporate and commercial law in domestic and international transactions. Pedersoli assists banks, funds and industrial and service sector companies, in the implementation of acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, strategic alliances, spin-offs and restructurings. The firm also assists family businesses in reorganizations resulting from generational transfers, in the sale to private equity funds (buy-in, buy-out) and in strategic integrations.

This department has extensive experience and an excellent reputation in the banking and financial services sector. They have supported some of the most important Italian companies in major mergers and acquisitions. The firm's other areas of expertise include aeronautics, food, energy, pharmaceuticals, high tech, real estate, heavy and light industry, fashion and luxury goods, media, publishing and telecommunications.


Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Italy
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Pedersoli is a highly regarded local corporate law practice that acts for leading local companies as well as multinationals. The law firm attracts clients from a range of sectors including banking, fashion and food and drinks. The team's areas of activity include acquisitions, mergers and joint venture agreements, with significant domestic deals as well as cross-border work.

Work Highlights

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  • A Pedersoli team led by Carlo Re advised DiaSorin on a merger agreement for the acquisition of Luminex.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Carlo Re
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Carlo Re
6
Band 6

Carlo Re is a seasoned lawyer who regularly assists clients with cross-border M&A.

"Carlo Re is a super lawyer. Not only is he a legal advisor, but a real business partner."

Marta Sassella
N
Marta Sassella
6
Band 6

Marta Sassella is a well regarded lawyer who assists leading Italian banks and manufacturing companies with sizeable acquisitions and disposals.

"Marta Sassella is very smart and active in the M&A space."

Antonio Pedersoli
N
Antonio Pedersoli
5
Band 5

Antonio Pedersoli advises on corporate and transactional matters for clients from the financial services and chemical industries.

"Antonio Pedersoli shows total empathy with the customer."

"He has the ability to make extremely complicated matters simple. His composure is a key element in nerve-wracking negotiations, and his sense for the momentum makes him an incomparable deal-maker."

"Antonio is a very seasoned lawyer, with great knowledge and experience to handle complex matters."

Alessandro Marena
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Alessandro Marena
3
Band 3

Alessandro Marena is a widely recognised lawyer for his expertise handling M&A transactions. He routinely advises financial services providers on acquisitions and mergers.

"Alessandro Marena has an undisputed ability to pair a commercial approach with in-depth technical skills."

"He is a strong technical lawyer with solid entrepreneurial skills. He is very capable of solving issues with sophisticated and simple solutions and is well respected by clients and counterparts."

"Alessandro has a strong capability to find the best commercial solution for the client and is always available and very sophisticated."

Giovanni Pedersoli
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Giovanni Pedersoli
3
Band 3

Giovanni Pedersoli has longstanding experience in dealing with M&A matters, including share deals and acquisitions.

"Giovanni has a deep understanding of both our domestic market and cross-border matters. His hard-work ethic is unparalleled and his ability to discuss financing and deal structuring live is top notch."

"Giovanni Pedersoli is always very punctual and reliable."

Ascanio Cibrario
N
Ascanio Cibrario
5
Band 5

Ascanio Cibrario has an extensive track record in handling acquisitions for manufacturing clients and private equity firms.

"Ascanio Cibrario is very hands-on. He has good vision and negotiating skills without missing the commercial points."

"Ascanio Cibrario is an empathetic lawyer. He knows when to be tough and when to be kind."

"Ascanio Cibrario is a lawyer who is technically strong, commercially oriented and pragmatic. He is a gentleman that always manages to get a deal and tricky negotiations over the line."

Carlo Pedersoli
N
Carlo Pedersoli
1
Band 1

Carlo Pedersoli is an acclaimed lawyer whose clientele comprises banks, energy and waste management groupd and financial services providers. He is apt at high profile M&A and corporate restructurings.

"Carlo Pedersoli is always very punctual, competent and reliable."

"The professional quality of Carlo Pedersoli and his experience and presence significantly facilitated a positive closing of the operation."

"Carlo Pedersoli is very active and an expert. He is a dedicated lawyer with a huge network."

Andrea Gandini
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Andrea Gandini
3
Band 3

Andrea Gandini is well-regarded for his handling of high-value corporate operations. His client roster includes banks and private equity firms.

"Andrea Gandini is a highly experienced lawyer."

"He has extraordinary mediation and problem-solving skills."

"Andrea Gandini is a top lawyer with best-in-class knowledge and sense of ethics and commitment to clients."

Ranked Lawyers at
Pedersoli Studio Legale

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Carlo Pedersoli
1
Carlo Pedersoli
1
Band 1
Alessandro Marena
3
Alessandro Marena
3
Band 3
Andrea Gandini
3
Andrea Gandini
3
Band 3
Giovanni Pedersoli
3
Giovanni Pedersoli
3
Band 3
Antonio Pedersoli
5
Antonio Pedersoli
5
Band 5
Ascanio Cibrario
5
Ascanio Cibrario
5
Band 5
Carlo Re
6
Carlo Re
6
Band 6
Marta Sassella
6
Marta Sassella
6
Band 6