Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
4

Band 4

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

Italy

5 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Private Equity

Italy

11 Years Ranked

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About

Provided by Fabrizio Scaparro

Europe

Practice Areas

Fabrizio Scaparro is a highly accomplished lawyer and commercially oriented negotiator who focuses on M&A, private equity, and corporate law across industries. A sought-after dealmaker, Fabrizio advises private equity sponsors and multinational corporations on a range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, and minority investments in public and private companies.

Fabrizio works with clients across the healthcare, technology, business services, consumer, chemical, and industrial sectors. In addition to his deal work, Fabrizio has extensive experience leading clients through pivotal business changes. These include debt restructurings, corporate reorganizations, IPOs, rights and debt offerings, and securities buy‐backs.

Clients rely on Fabrizio for his keen negotiation skills and attention to their needs. Feedback in Chambers notes that he has a calm and effective way of guiding clients. Fabrizio has received numerous accolades for his work on behalf of clients, including from Chambers, Legal500 and IFLR1000.

Fabrizio’s background includes working at leading international firms (in Milan and New York), prior to founding a leading Italian firm.

Career

Fabrizio is a founding partner of Giovannelli e Associati. He worked at some of the most prominent international law firms in Milan and New York.

Professional Memberships

He graduated in law in 2003 from the University of Milan and was admitted to the Italian Bar in 2006. He is a member of the International Bar Association.

Publications

He has authored several corporate-related publications.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Italy

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Fabrizio Scaparro is a well-regarded lawyer who regularly handles acquisitions and investments for investment funds and clients in the life sciences sector. His clients also include a number of private equity houses. Scaparro joined Ropes & Gray from Giovannelli e Associati in April 2026.


Private Equity - Italy

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Fabrizio Scaparro frequently receives instructions from private equity houses in relation to investment and acquisition deals. He is experienced at assisting with the Italian aspects of cross-border transactions. Scaparro joined Ropes & Gray from Giovannelli e Associati in April 2026.

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