Band 2
Provided by Giorgio Fantacchiotti
Corporate Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Leveraged Buy-Outs
Private Equity
Preferred Capital
Joint Ventures
Public M&A
Listed Companies
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.
Over the years, Giorgio has advised on a substantial number of M&A transactions in Italy and abroad.
Italian, English, French
Admitted to the Milan Bar, 1997
Admitted as Solicitor of the Supreme Courts of England and Wales, 1998
University of Turin, Faculty of Law
Degree in Comparative Law with highest honors (110/110 cum laude and publication dignity)
1993
University of Turin (LLM in Comparative Law)
Diploma from the “Specialization Course in Transnational Trade Law”
1996
Provided by Chambers
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. He recently left Linklaters and joined Fivers.
Provided by Chambers
Giorgio is always capable of finding solutions to problems.
Giorgio Fantacchiotti has the ability to manage complex situations.
Giorgio is always capable of finding solutions to problems.
Giorgio Fantacchiotti has the ability to manage complex situations.