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Giorgio Fantacchiotti

Giorgio Fantacchiotti

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Mergers & Acquisitions

Leveraged Buy-Outs

Private Equity

Preferred Capital

Joint Ventures

Public M&A

Listed Companies

Career

Giorgio joined the law firm Erede e Associati (now BonelliErede) in 1997, immediately after qualifying as a lawyer. He focused primarily on extraordinary finance transactions and corporate law, working closely with Avv. Erede.

In 1998/1999, he served as a Visiting Foreign Lawyer at Herbert Smith Freehills in London, where he worked in both the Corporate and Banking Departments. During this time, he also qualified as a Solicitor of the Supreme Courts of England and Wales. He is currently a member of the Law Society.

In 2014, after 16 years at BonelliErede—10 of which as a partner—he joined Linklaters as an equity partner in the Corporate Department of the Milan office, where he led the Private Equity group. He was also a member of the Global Consumer Sector Committee and headed the Italian Business Development Committee.

During his time at Linklaters, he continued to advise on both domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, representing financial sponsors and corporates alike. He specialized in leveraged buy-outs, private equity, preferred capital, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, and mergers and acquisitions of companies and businesses. He also gained significant experience in public M&A and takeover regulations.

In 2025, after 11 years at Linklaters, he joined Fivers as a partner.

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Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Italy

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Giorgio Fantacchiotti advises on high-value acquisitions, including mandates involving multiple jurisdictions. His client roster comprises corporates from a variety of sectors and private equity firms. Giorgio Fantacchiotti joined ADVANT Nctm from Fivers in June 2026.

Private Equity - Italy

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Giorgio Fantacchiotti of Fivers is recognised for his expertise in sizeable inbound acquisitions, attracting mandates from private equity houses and investment firms. He acts for clients in the financial services, industrial and aerospace sectors. Giorgio Fantacchiotti joined ADVANT Nctm from Fivers in June 2026.

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  • Giorgio Fantacchiotti is a player in the market.

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  • Giorgio Fantacchiotti is a professional of high level.

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