Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
Italy
5 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Cristina Cengia
Europe 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by PwC Legal & Tax Italy
Europe
Practice Areas
Cristina Cengia has over 30 years of professional experience with reference to M&A and Capital Markets transactions. She is currently partner of PwC - leading the M&A and Capital Market department.
Cristina handles M&A transactions involving listed and unlisted companies, banking institutions, investment and divestment transactions also in the private equity and venture capital industries.
Additionally, Cristina regularly provides legal assistance and advice in IPO processes on EXM and EGM.
She also provides legal assistance to listed companies on corporate governance and market best practices.
Career
Before joining PwC Legal, Cristina gained significant professional experience in multi-practice “boutique” law firms (as equity partner), Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Intek Group S.p.A. (now KME Group S.p.A.), company listed on Euronext Milan (as chief of legal).
Professional Memberships
• Italian Bar Association – Milan Branch
• AIFI – M&A Committe
• Cristina sits in the Supervisory Board of PWC Italy
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers European Guide
Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Italy
Band 6
Individual Editorial
Cristina Cengia is well-versed in acquisitions, as well as management contracts. She frequently advises on share deals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Cristina has a profound understanding of our business. It is very helpful to have a lawyer who knows what our focus issues are.
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