The department at Bird & Bird is particularly reputed for its expertise in the automotive sector and is well-equipped to assist significant domestic and international clients. The practice is often engaged in regulatory, competition and IP matters across the technology, retail and luxury goods sectors. Stefano Silvestri is thoroughly experienced in M&A, while Alberto Salvadè is proficient in turnaround and restructuring mandates, and Simone Caddedu often handles public procurement and antitrust matters.
Industry focus: Manufacturing in Italy
Bird & Bird
Practice head(s):
Stefano Silvestri
Other key lawyers:
Simone Caddedu; Alberto Salvadè
Key clients
Alfrus
APRC Societé par action Simplifiée
Autogrill Italia
Blooming Experience
BMW Group
Bricoman Italia
Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano-Reggiano
Crocs
FlixBus Italia
Leroy Merlin Italia
Logista Italy
Marcolin
Max Mara Fashion Group
Mediamarket
Metalco Group
Milano Capital
Mondo Convenienza
Nec Italia
Olivyou
Pirelli
Retail HUB
Satispay
Snaidero Group
Solgar-Hino
Stoneweg (Glovo)
TooGoodToGo
Work highlights
- Assisted Snaidero with protecting its trade mark rights abroad.
- Assisted Crocs with its acquisition of HEYDUDE, an Italian casual shoe brand, with corporate entities and supply chains mainly in Hong Kong and China at an acquisition price of $2.5bn.
DLA Piper
The practice at DLA Piper focuses on four established subsectors; the chemical, automotive, aero-space and manufacturing sectors. The group is overseen by Alessandro Piermanni who is thoroughly experienced in M&A, joint venture and private equity transactions. Danilo Surdi routinely assists domestic and international companies in the manufacturing and life sciences sectors with corporate finance transactions.
Practice head(s):
Alessandro Piermanni
Other key lawyers:
Danilo Surdi
Testimonials
‘A great international network.’
‘Alessandro Piermanni is highly skilled and competent, with knowledge of the industry.’
‘Alessandro Piermanni is available.’
Key clients
Alfanar Group
Ariston Thermo
Cantel Medical
Carlo Colombo
Comecer
Compugroup Medical
FAAC Group
Feralpi
Finproject
Gea Group
Novellini S.p.A.
Feralpi Group
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
Natixis
WRM Group
APE Officine S.r.l.
Air Ocean Cargo
Steris Group
Work highlights
- Assisted Berlin Packaging with the acquisition of Premi, an Italian company specialising in the development and production of primary packaging for the cosmetics and beauty sectors.
- Advised GEA Group, one of the largest suppliers of food processing technology, on the agreement to sell its refrigeration operations in Spain and Italy to Clauger SAS.
- Advised WRM Group, an investment company, on the 100% sale of King’s Group to JBS, a Brazilian company active in the animal protein sector.
Gianni & Origoni
Gianni & Origoni is home to a consummate multidisciplinary team, which assists domestic and international manufacturing clients, and possesses expertise across labour, litigation, IP, restructuring and insolvency work. Gabriella Covino and Luca Jeantet have recently been engaged in a matter pertaining to a direct business continuity-restructuring plan.
Key clients
Safilo Group
Sugherificio Ganau
BOOST S.p.A.
Chiomenti
Chiomenti routinely handles complex private and public M&A, corporate restructuring transactions, and financing mandates across a spectrum of sectors. Luca Andrea Frignani assists with matters concerning strategic-industrial investors, while Massimiliano Nitti acts for domestic and international clients on joint ventures. Marco Nicolini is also a name to note.
Practice head(s):
Luca Andrea Frignani; Massimiliano Nitti
Other key lawyers:
Marco Nicolini
Key clients
Stevanato Group S.p.A.
Investindustrial Group Holdings S.à r.l.
Feralpi Holding S.p.A.
Full Fortune Wealth Limited
Castor S.p.A.
Polynt-Reichhold
Toyota
Opel
BMW
CBG Acciai S.p.A.
Pasta Zara S.p.A.
PHOENIX Pharmahandel GmbH & Co KG
SIT S.p.A.
Coronet S.p.A. and Veroverde S.r.l.
Sperlari S.r.l.
U-Earth Biotech Ltd
Finpanaria S.p.A.
Arix
Zobele family
Work highlights
- Represented Feralpi Holding S.p.A. before the EU Commission as well as the EU General Court in the subsequent case, for the annulment of the decision adopted by the EU Commission, sanctioning Feralpi and other undertakings for the violation of Article 65 ECSC.
- Advised the Taiwanese group Walsin Lihwa Corporate on the acquisition of 70% of the share capital of Cogne Acciai Speciali, a worldwide leader in the production of long stainless steels and nickel alloys.
- Advised Castor S.p.A. as lead counsel on the launch and implementation of a voluntary tender offer for 100% of Cerved Group S.p.A. shares.
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
The department at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is extensively experienced in assisting industrial and manufacturing clients with the full array of matters including M&A and capital markets deals. Ferdinando Emanuele is particularly reputed for his expertise in dispute resolution, while Matteo Montanaro is proficient in domestic acquisitions, joint venture deals and mergers. Matteo Beretta focuses on antitrust laws.
Practice head(s):
Matteo Montanaro; Ferdinando Emanuele; Matteo Beretta
Testimonials
‘Leading and innovative advice.’
‘Matteo Montanaro is reliable and gave us great advice.’
Key clients
ArcelorMittal
LivaNova
ABB
Smurfit Kappa
Samsung
Philips
Sogefi
CNH Industrials
Hewlett Packard
Natuzzi
Iveco
Acciaierie d’Italia
Oerlikon
Work highlights
- Supported ArcelorMittal throughout the complex project for the relaunch of the former Ilva steelworks in Taranto.
- Represented LivaNova PLC (LivaNova) in a five-year $350m term loan facility consisting of $300m initial term loans and $50m delayed draw term loans, to be borrowed within nine months from the closing of the facility.
- Acted as counsel to Smurfit Kappa Group plc, a company listed on the London Stock Exchange, on the acquisition from Burgo Group S.p.A. of the containerboard activities and business of the Verzuolo (CN) mill for a cash consideration of €360m.
Pavia e Ansaldo
Pavia e Ansaldo frequently oversees significant acquisitions of industrial manufacturers and IT companies, and assists clients across disputes, IP issues and tax work. Stefano Bianchi advises domestic manufacturers and private equity funds on a range of transaction mandates, while associate Erica Lepore assists Italian and international companies with corporate transactions including mergers, demergers, acquisitions, disposals, and corporate restructurings. Giuseppe Besozzi is also a key name to note.
Practice head(s):
Stefano Bianchi
Other key lawyers:
Erica Lepore; Giuseppe Besozzi
Key clients
Basell Poliolefine
Brugg Cables
Berlin Packaging Italy S.p.A. (formerly Bruni Glass S.p.A.)
Cale Group
Contact Lab S.r.l.
Coventya Group
Fomas Sp.A.
IPCO
LB Officine Meccaniche S.r.l.
EXYTE Italy S.r.l.
Saica Flex Italia S.p.A.
Saica Pack Italia S.p.A.
Saica SA
SKF Industrie S.p.A.
Surfaces Technological Abrasives S.p.A.
Tecno Pool
Valvitalia S.p.A
Work highlights
- Advised Xenon Private Equity on the sale of the Italy-based manufacturer of blades, CBG Acciai to the private equity and venture capital company Azimut Libera Impresa Sgr and to the Luxembourg-based HLD Group.
- Advised the high-profile private equity house H.I.G. Capital on its acquisition of longstanding, renowned Bologna-based manufacturer Berardi Bullonerie.
- Advised HIG Capital on its acquisition of SIAT Group, the global market leader for case taping machinery and a leading player in pallet wrapping machinery and strapping heads and tools.