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Mergers & Acquisitions is one of the main areas of activity of Portolano Cavallo. The major national and international legal rankings recognize the M&A team’s sophistication, quality work, and commitment.

Portolano Cavallo’s experience covers all aspects and types of M&A transactions and corporate issues, representing strategic players as well as financial sponsors.

The largest part of Portolano Cavallo’s Corporate, M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital work is for players in Digital-Media-Tech as well as Life Sciences-Healthcare.

Of this work, the vast majority (up to 90%) is cross-border.


Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Italy
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

Portolano Cavallo is adept at handling acquisitions, capital increases and divestments, particularly in the TMT and life sciences fields. The law firm's client roster features a variety of corporates, including startups. The team frequently handles the Italian aspects of multi-jurisdictional matters.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Francesco Portolano
4
Francesco Portolano
4
Band 4

Francesco Portolano is an adept lawyer who often assists clients with regulatory matters and media tenders. His practice also includes acquisitions and establishment of joint ventures.

"Francesco is very analytical with high technical skills."

"His business acumen and endless stamina make him the ideal trusted adviser that any client would like to have."

Luca Gambini
U
Luca Gambini
U
Up and Coming

Luca Gambini handles venture capital transactions for investors and startups. His practice is complemented by his skills in cross-border acquisitions.

"Luca is very analytical and has high technical skills."

Chiara Sannasardo
Chiara Sannasardo
Associates to watch

Chiara Sannasardo is an adept associate who garners strong recognition for her M&A practice, which includes acquisitions and share deals. She also assists with matters relating to investment funds.

Ginevra Sforza
Ginevra Sforza
Associates to watch

Ginevra Sforza assists clients with acquisitions, management buyouts and capital increase matters. She is also experienced in cross-border mandates.

"Ginevra is very knowledgeable of international market standards. She is very responsive and up-and coming."

"She is someone who is great to work with, a very focused lawyer."

"She is in control of all the details of the deal."

Ranked Lawyers at
Portolano Cavallo

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

Francesco Portolano
4
Francesco Portolano
4
Band 4
Luca Gambini
U
Luca Gambini
U
Up and Coming
Chiara Sannasardo
Chiara Sannasardo
Associates to watch
Ginevra Sforza
Ginevra Sforza
Associates to watch

Members

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Industries

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Digital-Media-Tech

Life Sciences-Healthcare