Foreign Investment | Europe

A&O Shearman has substantial experience of assisting clients with a range of foreign investment matters, including acquisitions and divestments of business divisions or activities and foreign investment via capital increases, debt restructuring or new issues of debt. The law firm's client list includes Italian and international corporations, investors and private equity firms.

Chiomenti is a highly accomplished law firm that has established a very strong practice in the field of foreign investment screening in sectors that are particularly exposed to the Italian 'Golden Power' regime governing corporate transactions and investments, including mandates in the defence and technology industries and for a broad range of industrial and service sector clients.

Clifford Chance is particularly active in 'Golden Power' and foreign direct investment filings, as well as in investigations into possible breaches of FDI conditions. The law firm represents major Italian and international corporate clients and private equity firms operating in a broad range of sectors, from luxury goods to offshore oil services and defence.

Dentons Europe Studio Legale Tributario assists clients with multi-jurisdictional merger control, screening and filing of corporate transactions and investments governed by the Italian FDI and 'Golden Power' regulations. Clients include industrial and service sector corporations and private equity firms.

Gianni & Origoni is highly regarded for its extensive experience in foreign investment and 'Golden Power' related matters. The law firm has recognised and respected expertise in advising major international and Italian private equity firms and corporate clients on a wide range of investments and M&A matters, as well as on corporate finance and restructuring mandates.

Latham & Watkins is widely respected for its expertise in assisting clients with the foreign investment aspects of M&A, investments, disposals and financing. The law firm's clients include major international private equity and private credit firms, as well as global banks and large corporations.

Linklaters has established a strong practice in assisting international clients with filings under FDI and the Italian 'Golden Power' legislation. The firm advises private equity firms, investment organisations and companies in the financial and business services sectors on foreign investment and merger approval.

ADVANT Nctm is recognised for its expertise in advising clients on foreign investment and 'Golden Power' matters in Italy. The law firm assists private equity and sovereign wealth funds and major Italian and international companies with mergers, acquisitions, investments and divestments in the Italian and international markets.

Freshfields is highly regarded for its capacity to advise major Italian and international clients on foreign direct investment mandates involving M&A and investment activity both in Italy and in the international market.

Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici is particularly active in 'Golden Power' clearance and filings for major private equity firms, investment funds and corporate clients operating in a wide range of sectors including technology, tourism and chemicals.

LCA Studio Legale represents corporations in a range of sectors from energy and infrastructure to technology companies and financial institutions. It has expertise in assisting with FDI filings, including matters that fall within the ambit of Italy's 'Golden Power' regime.

Legance has a strong position in FDI matters and is noted for its skills in advising leading Italian and international corporations, financial institutions and private equity clients on a range of M&A-related matters, including public tender offers and divestments.

PedersoliGattai advises clients on foreign direct investment filings, including matters governed by the Italian 'Golden Power' regulations. The law firm's client roster includes major industrial companies, asset managers and financial institutions.