Private Equity | Europe

Chiomenti is a market-leading practice comprising lawyers specialised in different areas, such as finance and tax. The team often advises on the consolidation of portfolio companies and M&A transactions, while strong fund formation expertise allows the firm to provide a full-service offering to private equity clients. Its lawyers have an established client base that includes major domestic and international private equity firms. The team's industry knowledge covers the technology, financial, life science and industrial sectors. Chiomenti ably handles domestic and multi-jurisdictional transactions.

Gianni & Origoni is a highly regarded Italian firm assisting key domestic and multinational private equity players with their investments. The law firm frequently advises clients in the energy, real estate, health and financial sectors. Its lawyers are capable of handling big-ticket transactions, such as cases involving public intervention, as well as assisting with voluntary tender offers. The team offers additional experience in venture capital transactions and is adept in fund formation. Gianni & Origoni benefits from its network of offices in key financial centres, making it a strong choice for cross-border mandates.

Latham & Watkins is a well-established international private equity practice handling a broad scope of issues. The law firm boasts an impressive client roster comprising leading global private equity firms and has additional expertise in the manufacturing, healthcare and tech sectors. The team is well placed to handle large-cap deals, and comes recommended for major cross-border M&A transactions.

Legance utilises its regulatory, corporate finance, banking and tax practices to provide full support to private equity clients. Its lawyers are experienced in both fund formation and M&A transactions for leading domestic and international investors. Asset management is another key area of expertise for the law firm. The team's industry expertise encompasses the manufacturing, sport, pharmaceutical and TMT sectors.

PedersoliGattai has a noteworthy team renowned for its in-depth expertise and long-standing track record in the private equity sector. The law firm is adept at handling a variety of mandates including M&A and auction processes, regularly acting on complex cross-border transactions. The team also ably handles corporate, finance and tax aspects of private equity mandates, counting a number of domestic and multinational private equity houses among its clients. The law firm's sector expertise includes manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and tech.

Advant Nctm has a broad expertise covering M&A, private equity investments and share deals. The law firm focuses on small-cap and mid-market deals, with a strong track record of representing private equity firms, as well as multinational corporations. The team has a solid track record assisting clients with transactions affecting the pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries.

BonelliErede is a multidisciplinary team drawing on tax, corporate and financial expertise to assist clients with private equity transactions. The law firm boasts an impressive client portfolio of domestic and international entities. The team is regularly instructed by private equity funds and other financial institutions, as well as shareholders. Its lawyers act in a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, energy and infrastructure.

Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici is a respected law firm that regularly assists international and domestic clients with complex M&A transactions in the private equity sector, as well as advising on related contractual issues. Its lawyers offer additional experience in fund formation. The law firm's clients include investment funds and private equity houses. Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici specialises in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, energy, and food and manufacturing.

Cleary Gottlieb has a comprehensive practice encompassing corporate, finance and tax to offer clients a full-service approach to private equity transactions. The law firm leverages a broad international network to allow for strong capabilities in multi-jurisdictional M&A. It is also experienced in a variety of industries such as transport, education, infrastructure and consumer goods. The team regularly advises on international private equity deals.

Freshfields is a highly experienced team noted for its strength in multi-jurisdictional mandates, supported by the firm's wide international network. The law firm benefits from the strength of its finance departments. Clients often include major global private equity houses looking to invest in Italy. The team's lawyers also have experience in the healthcare, hospitality and consumer goods sectors.

Giovannelli is an esteemed local law firm with a wealth of experience in private equity matters, including M&A. The team acts on behalf of both international and Italian investors. The law firm offers notable experience in transactions concerning the pharmaceutical, technology and food and beverage industries.

Linklaters has a multidisciplinary team combining expertise in areas such as restructuring, tax and finance to advise clients on private equity transactions. The law firm boasts an impressive client portfolio comprising renowned multinational private equity houses, banking institutions and blue-chip corporations. Its lawyers often leverage the firm's broad international network to act on cross-border transactions.

Clifford Chance is a renowned global firm with a consolidated presence in Italy. Its lawyers have wide-ranging experience in private equity transactions, such as acquisitions and disposals of portfolio companies. The law firm is highly active in cross-border transactions for market-leading multinational and domestic funds. The private equity team works in collaboration with the firm's finance, tax and capital markets departments to offer a full range of services to private equity funds. Clifford Chance's expertise extends to transactions concerning the infrastructure and energy sectors.

Dentons is a well-known practice with a consolidated track record in the private equity sphere. The law firm offers expertise on disposal, acquisition and financing transactions. The team also acts for investors and corporate clients. Thanks to its international network, the practice is well equipped to advise on cross-border transactions.

Giliberti Triscornia is a notable Italian boutique offering clients significant expertise in the private equity sector. The team routinely handles acquisitions and disposals targeting Italian companies. Its lawyers have a strong track record advising leading private equity funds and investment companies, as well as portfolio companies. Giliberti Triscornia is also adept at advising on the Italian aspects of cross-border transactions.

LMS undertakes a range of private equity mandates for foreign and domestic clients, including acquisitions, corporate governance and portfolio company investments. The team draws strength from its established M&A practice and is additionally capable of advising on real estate-related private equity transactions. The firm's lawyers offer experience in a wide range of industries, including technology, life sciences, fashion and entertainment, as well as food and drink.

White & Case offers a well-regarded team active on various private equity matters, including acquisitions and disposals. The practice group leverages its wide network in dealing with cross-border operations. The law firm regularly assists a range of clients including investment funds, life sciences groups and private equity entities.