{"id":55822,"date":"2026-05-06T15:34:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T15:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/?post_type=press_releases&p=55822"},"modified":"2026-05-06T15:34:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T15:34:55","slug":"greenberg-traurig-advises-fontana-gruppo-on-acquisition-of-kamax-group","status":"publish","type":"press_releases","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/press-releases\/greenberg-traurig-advises-fontana-gruppo-on-acquisition-of-kamax-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Greenberg Traurig Advises Fontana Gruppo on Acquisition of Kamax Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
LONDON \u2013 April 30, 2026 \u2013 Greenberg Traurig, LLP<\/a> advised Italian company Fontana Gruppo on its successful signing of an agreement to acquire Germany-based Kamax Group \u2014 a strategic transaction that further strengthens Fontana’s global footprint and market position.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The transaction marks a significant milestone in Fontana Gruppo\u2019s strategic development. As a leading industrial fasteners manufacturer with a strong presence across Europe, India, the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, Fontana continues to expand its global platform. Kamax Group operates 15 manufacturing plants in Germany, Spain, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland, and China.<\/p>\n

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Upon completion of the transaction, Fontana Gruppo will operate a total of 42 plants worldwide, employ more than 9,000 people, and generate approximately \u20ac2 billion in annual revenue. Closing is expected in the coming months, subject to customary regulatory approvals.<\/p>\n

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Greenberg Traurig advised Fontana Gruppo with a multijurisdictional team led by its Milan<\/a> and Germany<\/a> offices, working closely with colleagues in Warsaw, Mexico City, and the United States. The firm provided broad legal advice covering all key aspects of the transaction, including corporate mergers and acquisitions, finance, antitrust and competition, employment, tax, intellectual property and technology, real estate and public law.<\/p>\n

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PwC Advisory (Italy) supported Fontana Gruppo with the financial due diligence and in relation to the SPA. PwC Tax (Italy) supported Fontana Gruppo with the tax due diligence and the structuring of the transaction.<\/p>\n

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Background<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fontana Gruppo and Greenberg Traurig\u2019s Milan office have a longstanding relationship. The firm is advising the client for more than two decades.<\/p>\n

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Legal advisers<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Milan<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Partners: Mario Santa Maria (Corporate\/M&A, Lead), Alessandra Boffa (Corporate \/M&A), Marco Leonardi (Banking & Financial Services), Edoardo Gambaro (Antitrust Litigation & Competition Regulation)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Counsel: Pietro Missanelli (Competition)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Associates: Martino Basilisco (Antitrust), Victoria Quarzo and Abram Farina (both Corporate\/M&A), Alessandro Pallavicini (Banking & Financial Services)<\/p>\n

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Berlin<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Partners: Peter Schorling, Sara Berendsen (both team lead Berlin, Corporate\/M&A), Henrik Armah (Corporate\/M&A), Georg von Wallis (Tax), Thilo Ullrich (Labor & Employment), Lucas W\u00fcsthof (Antitrust)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Associates: Claudia Amthor (Competition), Josephine Beier (Employment), Florian Deitel (Tax), Jannis P. Dietrich-Webb (Intellectual Property & Technology), Juliane Linhart, Lisa Meinel, Zin Nakam, Julia M. Schwengers (all Corporate\/M&A), Anna Kolodenska, Helena von Schorlemer (Intellectual Property & Technology), Alexander Nagel (Real Estate), Ahmet Kilic (Public Law)<\/p>\n

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Mexico City<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Partner: Miguel Flores\u202fBern\u00e9s (Antitrust & Competition)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Associates: Francisco De Rosenzweig (Corporate\/M&A), Valery Dayne Garc\u00eda\u202fZavala (Antitrust\/Competition)<\/p>\n

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United States<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Partners: Kara M. Bombach (International Trade), Angelika Hunnefeld (Litigation)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Associate: Dario Ciapponi (Corporate\/M&A)<\/p>\n

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Warsaw<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Partners: Robert Gago (Competition), Thayane Machin Martinez (Litigation)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Counsel: Agnieszka Stopi\u0144ska (M&A)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Associates: Jakub Baczuk (Intellectual Property & Technology), Pawe\u0142 Fortuna (Competition), Micha\u0142 Zabost (Employment)<\/p>\n

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Financial advisers: PwC Advisory (Italy)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Partners: Matteo Colombo, Giovanni Tinuper<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Director: Stefano Ramello, . Marco Piaser, Daniela Mentesana<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Manager: Matteo Morello (Manager)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Senior manager: Giorgia Galleni<\/p>\n

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Tax advisers: PwC Tax (Italy)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Partners: Pasquale Salvatore, Giorgio De Capitani<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Senior Manager: Giulia Azzali<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

About Greenberg Traurig<\/strong>:\u00a0Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 3000 attorneys across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm\u2019s broad geographic and practice range enables the delivery of innovative and strategic legal services across borders and industries. Recognized as a 2025 BTI \u201cBest of the Best Recommended Law Firm\u201d by general counsel for trust and relationship management, Greenberg Traurig is consistently ranked among the top firms on the\u00a0Am Law<\/em>\u00a0Global 100,\u00a0NLJ<\/em>\u00a0500, and\u00a0Law360<\/em>\u00a0400. Greenberg Traurig is also known for its philanthropic giving, culture, innovation, and pro bono work. Web:\u00a0www.gtlaw.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Media Contact <\/strong><\/p>\n

Stephen Rowe<\/p>\n

Stephen.Rowe@gtlaw.com<\/p>\n

T +44 (0) 203 100 6780 | M +44 7826511845<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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