LAWYER PROFILE

Barbara Sancisi

Europe 2026

Legance

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: Fund Formation

Italy

8 years ranked

About

Provided by Legance

Practice Areas

Barbara Sancisi is a Partner in the Investment Funds department and has a solid corporate and M&A background. She advises private equity and other alternative asset fund managers, institutional investors and investment advisors on numerous issues, including fund formations, secondary transactions, investments, governance, compliance, carried interest and co-investments, re-organizations and restructurings.

Career

Joined Legance in 2007, Partner since 2019.

Previously in Gianni Origoni, Grippo & Partners (2000 - 2007) and Studio legale Giovanetti (1997 - 2000).

Professional Memberships

Member of the Milan Bar (Italy).

Member of the Tax & Legal Committee of AIFI - Italian Association of Private Equity and Venture Capital.

Publications

She is a frequent speaker in many conferences and seminars and is a member of the Tax & Legal Committee of AIFI - Italian Association of Private Equity and Venture Capital.

She is also author of several articles published in legal reviews. Among others:

• “Fund Management”, Italy Chapter, Lexology GTDT, 2021;

• “The International Comparative Legal Guide to Alternative Investment Funds”, Italy Chapter, Global Legal Group, 2019;

• “L’impatto della Direttiva AIFM sui gestori dei fondi di private equity e venture capital in Italia”, Quaderni sull’investimento nel Capitale di Rischio, AIFI (Associazione Italiana del Private Equity e Venture Capital), 2015.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Private Equity: Fund Formation - Italy

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Barbara Sancisi assists venture capital and private equity funds and asset managers with a range of mandates, including fund formation and investments. She is also noted for advising on fundraising activity.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

She's of extreme value in the Italian market. She's very open to listening during transactions.
Private Equity: Fund FormationChambers European Guide
She's an excellent professional in every way. Her output is of high quality and she's excellent at managing complex processes. I also appreciate her constant proactivity.
Private Equity: Fund FormationChambers European Guide
Barbara Sancisi has a pluriannual experience and relationship with institutions, as well as great knowledge of the sector.
Private Equity: Fund FormationChambers European Guide