Private Equity: Fund Formation
Italy
5 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Giovanni Meschia
Europe 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
He specializes in investment funds across all the main asset classes, assisting domestic and international fund managers and sponsors in connection with the structuring and set up of alternative investment funds, including private equity and venture capital funds, private debt and loan origination funds, as well as real estate funds, and regularly advising them on the legal and regulatory framework of their day-to-day activities. His experience encompasses alternative investment schemes with corporate and contractual structures, funds of funds, parallel and co-investment funds, the set-up of branches and carried interest vehicles.
He also assists institutional investors, family offices and HNWI with their investments in alternative investment funds, both on primary and secondary markets, as well as with their co-investment transactions with such funds.
Career
Before joining Giovannelli e Associati, Giovanni was a partner at a at leading international law firm in Milan.
Giovanni graduated in law in 2006 from the University of Padua and was admitted to the Italian Bar in 2009.
Chambers Review
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Chambers European Guide
Private Equity: Fund Formation - Italy
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Giovanni Meschia has solid experience across a range of fund formation mandates, including the structuring of funds, regulatory matters and investments. He acts for venture capital and private debt fund managers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Giovanni Meschia is our go-to choice in Italy.
Private Equity: Fund FormationChambers European GuideHe has an ability of negotiation and experience of the field that are of very high level, as well as an excellent ability to interpret the client's needs.
Private Equity: Fund FormationChambers European GuideHe's an emerging star of the market.
Private Equity: Fund FormationChambers European Guide
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