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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market | Europe
Italy
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Band 1

1 ADVANT NctmCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedAdvant Nctm has a well-regarded practice that regularly advises clients operating in the energy, manufacturing and financial services industries. This expert team is capable of handling complex matters, often with a transnational element involved. The law firm assists with acquisitions and disposals.

1 Baker McKenzieCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedBaker McKenzie is a well-respected law firm that advises on international sales and acquisitions. The practice group also assists with corporate restructuring and share deals. Moreover, the team assists with matters related to investments. Its client roster includes hospitality and tech players, as well as manufacturing and luxury brands.
1 Cappelli Riolo Calderaro Crisostomo Del Din & PartnersCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedCappelli Riolo Calderaro Crisostomo Del Din & Partners is a highly regarded law firm that regularly assists banking and venture capital clients with various corporate operations, including acquisitions and disposals. The law firm is also well placed to deal with restructurings and providing advice to startups.

1 DLA Piper ItalyCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 1 | 1 Years RankedDLA Piper is an international firm with a solid reputation in this market for its strong cross-border capabilities. The team advises a roster of clients from the sport, energy and manufacturing sectors. The law firm handles public and private M&A, including acquisitions, joint ventures and mergers. Multi-practice teams within the law firm offer a holistic approach, with experts in real estate, employment and IT able to assist.

1 Giliberti Triscornia e AssociatiCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedGiliberti Triscornia e Associati is a stellar mid-market practice demonstrating a solid track record of advising on M&A. The team's expertise encompasses acquisitions and disposals. The law firm's client roster features both domestic and international players from the private equity and investment sectors.

1 Giovannelli e AssociatiCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedGiovannelli e Associati is an accomplished Italian boutique law firm offering corporate services to clients hailing from the food and beverage, financial services and manufacturing industries. The law firm's areas of expertise include M&A, corporate governance and private equity deals. The team assists domestic and international clients with mandates often spanning multiple jurisdictions.
1 LCA Studio LegaleCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedLCA Studio Legale is a well-reputed domestic outfit with experience in mandates involving multiple jurisdictions. The team's varied workload includes sales, acquisitions, divestments and corporate governance matters, with clients active in the manufacturing and luxury goods sectors.
Band 2

2 MolinariCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedMolinari is a renowned Italian boutique that advises on public and private M&A. The team assists a diverse range of companies, spanning from banks and leading insurance groups to vehicles controlled by private equity firms. The law firm frequently deals with acquisitions, divestments and mergers.

2 Orsingher Ortu - Avvocati AssociatiCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedOrsinger Ortu is a dedicated domestic firm assisting companies with acquisitions and divestments. The team acts on both public and private M&A mandates for clients active in an array of fields, including fashion, manufacturing and banking. The law firm offers additional expertise in reorganisations and corporate governance matters.
2 Portolano CavalloCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedPortolano Cavallo is adept at handling acquisitions, sales, capital increases and divestments, particularly in the TMT and life sciences fields. The law firm's client roster features a variety of corporates, including startups. The team frequently handles the Italian aspects of multi-jurisdictional matters.
Band 3

3 Greenberg Traurig Santa MariaCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig handles a broad range of matters including corporate governance mandates, joint ventures and mergers at both domestic and cross-border levels. The law firm is adept at advising clients from a variety of fields, including the healthcare, financial and hospitality sectors. A number of lawyers in the team have experience of the US market.
3 K&L GatesCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedK&L Gates is an international firm with a large network and a strong cross-border focus. The practice group offers broad M&A capabilities and often assists with corporate governance and restructurings. The law firm is active in key industries such as technology, insurance and manufacturing. The team also maintains solid activity in the private equity sector.
3 LMS Studio LegaleCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedLMS Studio Legale is a dedicated Italian firm that handles a broad range of matters ranging from public M&A to private equity investments. The skilled team advises companies on an array of acquisitions and disposals. The law firm's client roster features leading private corporates and investment funds. Additionally, the team demonstrates the ability to handle transnational mandates, bolstered by its outpost in London.

3 Orrick, Herrington & SutcliffeCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is an international firm covering a wide range of corporate matters, including governance, acquisitions and sales. The team advises on both private and public M&A, and is well-versed in cross-border transactions. The law firm often assists clients from the finance, healthcare and energy sectors.

3 Pavia e AnsaldoCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedPavia e Ansaldo has a broad clientele in mid-market corporate and M&A work spanning private equity firms and companies from a range of sectors. The law firm's expertise covers acquisitions, disposals and share deals. The team also handles commercial agreements.
Band 4

4 Bird & BirdCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedBird & Bird advises public and private entities on mid-market M&A. The team is active on disposals, acquisitions and strategic partnerships, with additional expertise in joint ventures. The team is also adept at handling corporate governance matters.

4 FiversCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedFivers is a well-regarded law firm that offers advice on a broad range of corporate/M&A matters. The team regularly acts on shareholder agreements, corporate restructuring and governance. The practice assists various clients ranging from Italian SMEs, including family businesses, to investment funds.
Band 5

5 Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedDelfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher has a well-established practice advising domestic and international clients on an array of corporate mandates. The team handles acquisitions, disposals and mergers across industries such as chemicals, manufacturing and financial services. The law firm also offers expertise in corporate governance matters.

5 Osborne ClarkeCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedOsborne Clarke regularly acts on behalf of clients operating in the automotive, energy and technology sectors. The team often undertakes instructions on acquisitions, incorporations and investments. The law firm is additionally adept at handling transactions on behalf of private equity funds.

5 Rucellai & RaffaelliCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedRucellai & Raffaelli is an established law firm assisting with share deals, acquisitions and disposals. The practice group also regularly advises on venture capital. Its clientele includes investment funds and tech platforms.

5 Simmons & SimmonsCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedSimmons & Simmons is a respected international firm with strong capabilities across the full range of corporate matters. Its lawyers are well placed to advise on M&A, disposal and joint ventures, in addition to their expertise in private equity transactions. The team offers further expertise in corporate reorganisations.
Band 6

6 CBACorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 6 | 2 Years RankedCBA is a respected Italian firm advising mid-market players on a range of corporate transactions, including M&A and investment matters. Its team is additionally skilled in private equity deals and corporate reorganisations.

6 Deloitte Legal – Società tra AvvocatiCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 6 | 3 Years RankedDeloitte Legal – Società tra Avvocati offers a robust team that provides assistance with both domestic and cross-border sales and acquisitions. The practice group is well versed in share deals and investments.

6 PwC LegalCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 6 | 3 Years RankedPwC Legal has a solid practice group that provides advice on various corporate matters. The team often assists banks and energy groups with acquisitions and investments. It is also well-versed in lease agreements and joint ventures.

6 Studio Legale Ughi e NunzianteCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 6 | 2 Years RankedStudio Legale Ughi e Nunziante is a respected boutique handling a range of corporate work for mid-market players. The team advises on M&A and divestments, offering further strengths in private equity deals and venture capital.
Band 7

7 CMS ItalyCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 7 | 1 Years RankedCMS Italy is an established law firm advising on a range of corporate work for mid-market clients. The team particularly assists on divestments, mergers and acquisitions for players in various sectors, including energy and tech, as well as investment funds.

7 Eversheds SutherlandCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 7 | 1 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland is a respected law firm demonstrating great abilities in assisting mid-market players on corporate matters. The team is well-versed in providing advice on sales and acquisitions, assisting a variety of private equity firms.

7 EYCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 7 | 3 Years RankedEY fields a strong practice that offers advice in connection with acquisitions and share deals. The team also assists with joint ventures. The law firm advises various clients such as IT companies and food and beverage entities.

7 Giovanardi Studio LegaleCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 7 | 3 Years RankedGiovanardi Studio Legale is a respected law firm capable of offering cross-border corporate advice. The team advises corporate entities as well as players in the public sector on acquisitions and sales. The firm is also recognised for corporate restructuring.

7 Nunziante Magrone Studio Legale AssociatoCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 7 | 1 Years RankedNunziante Magrone Studio Legale Associato is a distinguished law firm active in mid-market M&A. The law firm provides corporate advice on behalf of domestic and international clients in a range of industry sectors, including manufacturing and technology, as well as venture capital firms. It frequently handles acquisitions and mergers.

7 Pirola Pennuto Zei & AssociatiCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 7 | 1 Years RankedPirola Pennuto Zei & Associati is a well-established law firm assisting players in the mid-market space with a range of corporate matters. The law firm frequently advises on investments, acquisitions and sales. Its client roster includes companies from the pharmaceutical, energy and food and beverage sectors, among others.

7 TARGETCorporate/M&A: Mid-Market2026 | Band 7 | 1 Years RankedTARGET is a well-regarded team based in Milan, acting for mid-market players with a range of corporate matters including sales, mergers, acquisitions and investments. Its clients are active in a wide range of sectors, including real estate, manufacturing, fashion and energy.