Global Guide 2026 : Italy
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Portolano Cavallo
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-Technology as well as Life Sciences-Healthcare.
Of this work, the vast majority (up to 90%) is cross-border.
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Portolano Cavallo is adept at handling acquisitions, sales, 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.
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Portolano Cavallo works seamlessly across various aspects of law, leveraging its deep experience and commercial expertise.
Portolano Cavallo holds high level of professionalism, expressed through profound technical expertise, a strategic vision of legal issues and constant attention to regulatory and market developments.
They cover all areas related to M&A.
Portolano Cavallo has a highly qualified team for M&A operations involving technology startups and the life sciences sector.
The law firm offers speed of execution and an international network, as well as fast and precise communication.
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Francesco Portolano is an adept lawyer who often assists clients with regulatory matters and sales. His practice also includes acquisitions and establishment of joint ventures.
Francesco Portolano makes his clients feel at ease from the first meeting and conveying the sense that with him, they can truly achieve the desired result.
His solid and comprehensive training, combined with remarkable clarity of presentation, allows him to address even the most complex issues with clarity, without losing sight of the client's needs.
Luca Gambini always faces every situation with great tranquility bringing home the result.
Luca Gambini is always present, quick and precise in communications. He has great negotiation skills and able to find acceptable compromises to all critical situations that emerge during negotiation.
Gianpaolo Scandone is experienced in advising both domestic and international clients on sales and acquisitions. His clients are active in the financial and pharmaceutical sectors, among others.
Gianpaolo Scandone is very precise and punctual.
Ginevra Sforza assists clients with acquisitions and capital increase matters. She is also experienced in cross-border mandates.
Ginevra Sforza has a complete command of the matter and is very impressive.
Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
Provided by Portolano Cavallo
Manuela Cavallo
Luca Gambini
Ginevra Sforza
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View profile of Francesco PortolanoGianpaolo Scandone
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