LAWYER PROFILE

Francesca Croci

Europe 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Italy

2 years ranked

About

Provided by A&O Shearman

Europe

Practice Areas

With nearly 15 years of experience, Francesca specialises in advising Italian and international clients on M&A transactions across a wide range of industries, including industrial, healthcare, food, and people businesses, with a specific focus on transactions involving private equity funds.

Francesca regularly advises on high-value and complex private equity transactions demonstrating her legal expertise, commercial approach, and ability to deliver successful outcomes for her clients.

Francesca was ranked by IFLR1000 as a "Rising Star" for the M&A and Private Equity practice areas in the 2026 edition and was nominated as a "Private Equity Rising Star Lawyer" by Law.com.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Italy

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Francesca Croci is an experienced counsel with a notable track record assisting clients with cross-border M&A. She garners strong market recognition from her clientele, who hail from a variety of sectors including healthcare and manufacturing.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

She is very competent and always available to try to solve complex situations.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
Francesca Croci is a highly skilled lawyer with the ability to provide seamless service.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
Francesca offers strong technical skills and is to the point. She demonstrates great commercial acumen and understanding of corporate finance matters.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide