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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-Technology 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

2
Band 2

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 Portolano consistently demonstrates that he has high leadership qualities and a very human approach to client relations.

He has a way of communicating with the client that is aimed at bringing them to his own level, making legal language accessible to laypeople.

Luca Gambini
6
Luca Gambini
6
Band 6
Luca Gambini handles venture capital transactions for investors and startups. His practice is complemented by his skills in cross-border acquisitions.

Luca is very reliable and an excellent challenger.

Luca Gambini is always available when I need a solution to any problem.

Chiara Sannasardo
Chiara Sannasardo
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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 and capital increase matters. She is also experienced in cross-border mandates.

Ginevra is patient in negotiations and thoughtful in her actions.

Ranked Lawyers at
Portolano Cavallo

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

Francesco Portolano
4
Francesco Portolano
4
Band 4
Luca Gambini
6
Luca Gambini
6
Band 6
Chiara Sannasardo
Chiara Sannasardo
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Ginevra Sforza
Ginevra Sforza
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Members

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Industries

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Digital-Media-Tech

Life Sciences-Healthcare