LAWYER PROFILE

Paolo Nastasi

Europe 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Private Equity

Italy

2 years ranked

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Italy

4 years ranked

About

Provided by A&O Shearman

Europe

Practice Areas

Paolo is Managing Partner of the A&O Shearman Italian offices and a highly regarded corporate and M&A lawyer with extensive expertise in the private equity sector.

With almost 20 years in practice, he assists a broad range of Italian and international clients - including PE funds, RE funds, listed and unlisted companies - across the full spectrum of M&A transactions in a wide variety of industry sectors. He has significant experience in leading sophisticated, multi jurisdictional transactions, bringing a strong strategic perspective and a deep understanding of the commercial and regulatory drivers underlying complex deals.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Private Equity - Italy

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Paolo Nastasi demonstrates noteworthy expertise in the private equity sector, working on significant acquisitions, disposals and partnerships. He acts for international corporates and investment funds, and is active in the medical, real estate and IT sectors.

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

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Paolo Nastasi acts for a variety of clients, including investment funds, on high-profile sales and acquisitions. He is also noted for advising private equity firms on cross-border deals.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He has an incredible ability to understand his clients' business objectives and represent them in negotiations, consistently achieving excellent results even in challenging negotiating environments.
Private EquityChambers European Guide
Paolo Nastasi is an exceptional lawyer and a point of reference for any project we explore in Italy.
Private EquityChambers European Guide
Paolo has a natural ability to connect with the client and the other advisory teams involved. He takes a proactive and collaborative approach to the transaction, and is a pleasure to work with.
Private EquityChambers European Guide
Paolo Nastasi is always calm and precise and manages to complete transactions thanks to his flexibility.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
He has a very commercial and extremely knowledgeable approach.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide