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Italy > Administrative and public law Tier 1
Chiomenti has one of the strongest public law teams in the market. One of its assets is the full integration with the European and competition law department, which results in a specialised offering for competition law in regulated sectors, in particular in environmental and public contracts matters, where the interconnection between national and European laws is particularly strong. The cross-practice expertise goes further into sports law, which is Alfredo Vitale‘s specialist area. Giulio Napolitano is an expert in market regulation, energy law, corporate governance for public companies, public procurement and sports law. Filippo Brunetti leads the team.Practice head(s):
Filippo Brunetti
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The strengths of the firm are the professionalism and competence of the lawyers, the promptness of feedback, the extreme availability, the quality of the service.’
‘The professionals of the administrative and public department are highly trained and guarantee excellent assistance in various fields (tenders, financing to public bodies and investee companies…) In particular, Filippo Brunetti is always available, prompt, competent and very professional in providing legal assistance.’
‘Chiomenti is able to provide assistance on all areas of law, making use of extremely competent professionals. The in-depth knowledge of the business and customer needs are a strength.’
‘Alfredo Vitale is extremely well-prepared in administrative law and characterized by the availability and the relationship of trust established with the client.’
‘One feels in good hands and well advised. Even with very complicated and cross-cutting questions, a competent and appropriate answer was always given.’
‘Filippo Brunetti is a champion of administrative law, with great experience and excellent relational qualities for the management of the most complex conflict situations.’
Key clients
Trenitalia Spa
Flixibus
CONI Comitato Olimpico Nazionale
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A.
Investire SGR S.p.A.
Abbott S.p.A.
Banco BPM
Zhengzhou Yutong Group Co., Ltd
GSE Gestore Servizi Energetici S.p.A.
SOBI – Swedish Orphan Biovitrum
Work highlights
- Advising Trenitalia S.p.A. and RFI S.p.A in several administrative proceedings before the Regional Administrative Court of Lazio and the Council of State concerning the matter of the special sector of the public contract law and having a strategic impact on the business of the company.
- Advising Yutong, a Chinese manufacturer of commercial vehicles, especially electric buses, in the procedure for the submission of the offer for the awarding of the public tender procedure published by GTT – Gruppo Torinese Trasporti S.p.A. for the supply of 100 electric buses.
- Advising SOBI – Swedish Orphan Biovitrum in the contractual relationship with several Italian Public Hospitals in relation to the development of research and experimental activities for the therapies against COVID 19.
Italy > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory Tier 1
Chiomenti‘s regulatory client base ranges from insurance intermediaries to credit institutions, pension funds, e-money institutions, fintech players and legacy banks. Representative work includes prudential matters, distribution arrangements, organisational structures, extraordinary transactions and corporate governance. Head of the regulation of financial institutions and activities practice, Alessandro Portolano (‘one of the best lawyers in this field‘) advises Italian and foreign financial institutions on all aspects of banking, financial, insurance, payment services and asset management regulations. Also integral to the practice are highly rated partner Vincenzo Troiano and managing counsel Felice Azzollini.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The team in question is particularly proactive and problem-solving oriented.‘
‘The practice always presents the finished product with practical/concrete solutions.‘
‘Good solid team that is always willing to help.‘
‘Alessandro Portolano is very competent and with a wide knowledge of market regulations. He has a very pragmatic approach and manages to combine client protection with business needs – I believe that he is one of the best lawyers in this field, and this is also recognised by colleagues in other banks.‘
‘Alessandro Portolano is always available, gives practical advice, and is helpful and commercial.‘
‘Particularly worthy of note is partner Alessandro Portolano – very qualified, competent, always available and pragmatic.‘
‘Managing counsel Felice Azzollini is always quick to provide the assistance requested.‘
‘Felice Azzollini is very knowledgeable.‘
Key clients
Payden & Rygel
Elliot/Credito Fondiario
Credit Suisse
Tifosy
Intesa SanPaolo
Praesidium
Deutsche Bank
Banca Generali
State Street Bank
Unipol Group
BBVA
Credito Lombardo Veneto
Allfunds Bank (Milan Branch)
Unicredit Bank (Milan Branch)
Gruppo Mutuionline
Allianz Bank
Banca Findomestic
Banca Carige
Banco BPM
BPER Banca
Work highlights
- Advising Italian bank Credito Fondiario (controlled by the Elliot Fund) on the separation of the banking business from the side that is dedicated to NPL servicing and investment.
- Advising Credit Suisse on the implementation of an innovative project, comprising the reorganisation of its business model that is aimed at providing asset management services to institutional clients.
- Advising BBVA, a Spanish bank, on the implementation of a business model aimed at providing banking and payment services to Italian consumers (both online and via an app).
Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 1
Chiomenti‘s sizeable banking and finance department fields market-leading specialists in project and real estate finance, restructuring and insolvency, and private wealth, trusts and estates. It is also one of the few Italian law firms that has English law capacity. Gregorio Consoli heads the finance and regulated entities department, which includes highly regarded partners Giulia Battaglia, Giorgio Cappelli, Antonio Tavella, Luca Bonetti, Carola Antonini and Marco Cerritelli. Gianrico Giannesi joined in 2020 from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, where he was Italy banking and finance head.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
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Key clients
Ansaldo Energia
BC Partners
Casavo
CDP RETI
Coima RES
Coima SGR
De Fonseca
Deutsche Bank
EI Towers
Enel
Eurocommercial Properties Italia
F2i
Fincantieri
Hines Italia
IGD SiiQ
Investindustrial
Lio Capital
Kervis SGR
KPS Capital Partners
Nexion
Pusterla 1880
Saipem
Savills Investment Management SGR
Sipcam Oxon
SIT
Unipol Sai Assicurazioni
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Work highlights
- Advised F2i – Fondi Italiani per le infrastrutture (in partnership with Asterion Industrial Partner) on structuring and implementing an acquisition financing and refinancing transaction.
- Advised Cedacri Mergeco on the acquisition of Cedacri by ION Group, which included the execution of a super senior revolving credit facility agreement.
- Advised KPS Capital Partners on the financing of the acquisition of a majority stake in Metra.
Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 1
Chiomenti‘s large department was recently active advising institutions involved in leveraged finance transactions, as well as financings covered by state guarantees. Gregorio Consoli heads the finance and regulated entities department, which includes Giulia Battaglia, who specialises in structuring complex deals, and financial transactions expert Giorgio Cappelli. Also integral to the practice are senior of counsel Francesco Ago, restructuring unit head Antonio Tavella, and finance and real estate specialist Luca Bonetti. Riccardo Rossi is an experienced managing counsel, while Gianrico Giannesi recently joined as partner from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
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Testimonials
‘Extreme availability and competence.‘
‘A very structured firm that manages to guarantee coverage on a variety of topics.‘
‘Competence and seniority are the hallmarks of Chiomenti’s professionals.‘
‘Specialised in SACE guarantee issues.‘
‘Willingness to invest time and resources so as to offer the client tailored support.‘
‘Antonio Tavella is constant point of reference with maximum availability and a proactive attitude.‘
Key clients
Banco BPM
BNP Paribas
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Credit Agricole
Deutsche Bank
Intesa Sanpaolo
J P Morgan
UniCredit
Ilimity Bank
Banca Popolare di Sondrio Soc Coop
Banca IFIS
Work highlights
- Advising a pool of banks comprising Intesa Sanpaolo, Banco BPM and UniCredit on the loan granted to SARAS for an amount of €350m (secured by a SACE guarantee).
- Advising a pool of banks, comprising UniCredit and Intesa Sanpaolo, on a €70m loan granted to Isola dei Tesori for the acquisition of DMO Pet Care.
- Advising a pool of 11 lending banks, led by Intesa Sanpaolo and SACE, in relation to a multi-borrower loan granted in favour of Arvedi Group.
Italy > Capital markets: Equity Tier 1
Chiomenti fields specialists with longstanding experience in IPOs, rights issues, tender and exchange offers, capital increases and rights issues, public offerings of convertible and other equity-linked securities, and private placements. Manfredi Vianini Tolomei leads the listed companies, corporate governance and capital markets department, while Federico Amoroso is a financial markets specialist. Among the second line of advisers are managing counsel and transactions expert Giovanni Filippo Pezzulo, and senior associate Maria Carmela Falcone, who acts on capital markets deals. Former partner Enrico Giordano became of counsel in 2020.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Highly prepared, with specific expertise in the financial sector.‘
‘They always understand the timing of transactions in the best possible way, even when they become stringent, and adapt to them to facilitate the company’s decision-making process as much as possible.‘
‘Very attentive to all aspects of the transaction and can make the best use of the firm’s internal expertise.‘
Key clients
Eni
BPER Banca
Intesa San Paolo
Credit Suisse
Citigroup Global Markets
Terna
Mediobanca – Banca di Credito Finanziario
BofA Securities
Fininvest – Finanziaria d’Investimento
The Friedkin Group
Prysmian
CDP Equity
ASTM
Tesmec
Esprinet
Unipol
Aedes
Banca Akros
ECIP M SA
Golden tree Asset Management Lux
Panaria
Carel Industries
SIT
Cofide – Gruppo De Benedetti
Life Care Capital
IGD SiiQ
Camfin
Centrale Del Latte d’Italia
Sicit Group
Intesa Holding
Work highlights
- Advising BPER Banca, as issuer, on its rights issue, with the proceeds to be used to fund the acquisition of a going concern (comprising approximately 400/500 banking branches) from Intesa Sanpaolo (following the completion of a voluntary exchange offer launched by Intesa Sanpaolo on UBI Banca’s entire share capital.
- Advising The Friedkin Group, as purchaser, on the acquisition of certain stakes and liabilities in Roma Group, with a view to gaining the control (directly and indirectly) of AS Roma football club.
- Advising Stevanato on its IPO process on the New York Stock Exchange.
Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Chiomenti, a domestic firm with international offices in London, New York, Brussels and China, is often involved in the market’s largest transactions, representing domestic and overseas clients alike. Practice head Massimiliano Nitti directs his focus towards public and private M&A, strategic investments and joint ventures, operating across a broad array of industries such as real estate, hotels, energy and infrastructure; he is able to call upon the widely revered experience of Carlo Croff whose workload spans the full variety of transactions in addition to internal compliance and commercial contract mandates. The team also includes corporate restructuring, public purchase bid and corporate governance expert, Michele Carpinelli, as well as Antonio Sascaro who is particularly accomplished within the real estate field. Marco Maugeri specialises in representing banks, insurance companies and other regulated entities. Recently promoted partner Edoardo Canetta Rossi Palermo frequently handles leveraged buyouts and divestitures. Managing counsel Corrado Borghesan is also an integral member of the team and is well-versed in a number of sectors including media, food, financial services and fashion.Practice head(s):
Massimiliano Nitti
Other key lawyers:
Carlo Croff; Michele Carpinelli; Antonio Sascaro; Andrea Sacco Ginevri; Edoardo Canetta Rossi Palermo; Corrado Borghesan; Francesco Tedeschini; Luigi Vaccaro; Luca Andrea Frignani
Testimonials
‘Ideal mix of M&A and corporate finance skills in the Italian market and support skills in the field of international transactions.’
‘Ability to act as leader / coordinator and client fronting in case of complex transactions where multiple law firms are involved for different verticals or different jurisdictions.’
‘Carlo Croff and Luigi Vaccaro are highly experienced professionals as well as available. They also have the ability to understand the needs and critical points of the various situations, translating them into practical advice and concrete solutions.’
‘Strong spirit of adaptation and rapid understanding of key legal issues in the negotiation field, with excellent ability to propose solutions.’
‘Edoardo Canetta and his team have demonstrated excellent knowledge and expertise in the field of M&A and financing transactions.’
‘Chiomenti demonstrates strong mastery of skills, attention to detail and at the same time a holistic view of the subjects dealt with.’
‘Edoardo Canetta Rossi Palermo for his dedication, availability and full control / competence of the subjects dealt with.’
‘The excellent and recognized reputation of the firm’s professionals is an important element that contributes to giving authority to the firm’s opinions.’
Key clients
The Friedkin Group
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co Partners Llp
Apollo
Bper Group
Valagro S.P.A.
Investindustrial Group
Cassa Depositi E Prestiti
Mediaset
Allianz S.P.A.
Lcp Italy S.R.L.
Prelios Group
Life Care Capital S.P.A.
Allianz Group
Mediacom Communications Corporation
Capvis General Partner V Ltd.
Unipol Group
Warburg Pincus International Llc
Coima Sgr S.P.A.
Snam S.P.A.
Best In Parking & Real Estate Ag
I.C.F. S.R.L.
Coop Alleanza 3.0 Società Cooperativa
Julius Baer Group
Eni
Silver Fir Capital Sgr S.P.A.
Gavio Group
Carel
Fininvest
Enel
Cir S.P.A. – Compagnie Industriali Riunite
Zambon Group
Henderson Group
Bnp Paribas
Aedes (Group)
Astm S.P.A.
SIT S.P.A.
Work highlights
- Advising Investindustrial Investment Holding S.À R.L. on the sale to Black Diamond Capital Management LLC of the equity interest in Polynt-Reichhold.
- Advising Nuova Argo Finanziaria S.p.A. as legal adviser on the voluntary tender offer for all the shares of ASTM S.p.A., in order to pursue the delisting of the issuer.
- Advising Finanziaria d’investimento Fininvest S.p.A. and Mediaset S.p.A. on the settlement agreement between Mediaset S.p.A., R.T.I. – Reti Televisive Italiane S.p.A., Finanziaria d’investimento Fininvest S.p.A., Vivendi S.E., Financière de l’Odet S.E., Dailymotion S.A., Simon Fiduciaria S.p.A., and Ersel SIM S.p.A., with the objective to conclude a global agreement to terminate all disputes among the parties.
Italy > EU and competition law Tier 1
Chiomenti consistently acts on Italian and European competition law matters, including abuses of dominant positions and cartels, and merger notifications before the Italian Competition Authority (ICA) and the European Commission (EC). It also assists with state aid proceedings and complex litigation. The practice is co-led by EU and Italian competition expert Cristoforo Osti, and Gian Michele Roberti, who routinely acts for companies, state administrations and EU institutions in proceedings. The second line of key advisers include EU law specialist Guido Bellitti, the 'excellent' Marco Serpone and experienced counsel Alessandra Prastaro.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘High levels of professionalism, availability and the ability to see opportunities.‘
‘The firm is able to provide assistance in all areas of law, making use of extremely competent professionals who are capable of working in a team.‘
‘High levels of competence, dedication, passion for the subject, timeliness and flexibility.‘
‘A multidisciplinary team that has great experience and prestige.‘
‘Cristoforo Osti and senior associate Patrick Actis Perinetto are highly trained in competition law, and have a great deal of experience, which proves invaluable – they are also characterised by their availability and professionalism.‘
‘Gian Michele Roberti’s experience is unique in this area.‘
‘The choice to work with Gian Michele Roberti is guided by his understanding of the dynamics that are inherent in litigation before the European Court of Justice.‘
‘Marco Serpone is excellent, as is the entire team.‘
Key clients
A Menarini Industrie Farmaceutiche Riunite
Abiogen Pharma
Adolf Wuerth
Aeroporti di Roma
Airbnb Ireland UC
Aldi
Alfasigma
Allianz Direct
Allianz
Alten Europe
Amministrazione Straordinaria di Alitalia LAI
Angelini
Apollo Management International
Areti
Asterion Industrial Partners
Atlantia
Autostrade per l’Italia
Avio
Banca Generali
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Banca Popolare di Bari
Best in Parking
BMW
BMW Bank (Italian branch)
BNP-Paribas Securities
BPER Banca
Buzzi Unicem
Camfin
Capvis
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
CCPL
CDP Equity
Cementi Moccia
Centrale Adriatica
Compañía de Distribución Integral Logista Holdings
CONAI Consorzio Nazionale Imballaggi
Coop Alleanza 3.0
Coop Centro Italia
Coop Italia
Cooperativa Sociale Nuova Sair Onlus
Crédit Agricole Cariparma
Edison
EI Towers
Eni
Esso Italiana
Expedia
F2i ER 1
F2i-Fondi Italiani per le infrastrutture
Feralpi Holding
Finaf (Angelini Group)
FlixBus Italia
Friedkin Group
Gilead Sciences
Gofundme Ireland
Goldcar Italy
Gruppo ASTM
Gruppo Cattolica
HomeAway
Industrie Riunite Odolesi
InPoste.it
Intesa Sanpaolo
Investindustrial VI
ION Investment Group
ITA – Italia Trasporto Aereo
Kinto Italia
KKR & Co.
La Veggia
Laziocrea
Leonardo
Lyconet Italia
Lyoness Italia
Mediaset
Molmed
myWorld Italia
Neuraxpharm Italy
Notorious Pictures
Opel Bank
Philip Morris Italia
Polynt
Portobello Capital Gestion
Premium
Regione Autonoma della Sardegna
Rete Ferroviaria Italiana
Reti Televisive Italiane
Mediaset
Rhone Group
Robert Bosch
Saipem
Senior Italia Federanziani
SIAE – Società Italiana Autori e Editori
Sipcam Oxon
Snam
SOFAR
Sojitz Marine & Engineering Corporation
SUEZ Groupe SAS
Tannico
Telepass
Tivù
Toyota Financial Corporation
Toyota Financial Services
Toyota Motor Italia
Unicoop Firenze
Unicoop Tirreno
Unipol Rental
UnipolSai Assicurazioni
Vivendi
Volkswagen
Wind Tre
Zurich Insurance Company (Rappresentanza Generale per l’Italia)
Work highlights
- Assisting KKR & Co in relation to proceedings opened by the ICA to assess the alleged anti-competitive features of a co-investment project, which concerned the possibility of third parties being granted access to a new ultra-broadband network being deployed by FiberCop (jointly controlled by TIM and KKR).
- Assisting Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena with an appeal of an ICA decision, which found that Banca Monte dei Paschi (alongside other important banks in Italy) would have put in place an anticompetitive system for the provision of the SEDA-SEPA electronic database alignment service.
Italy > Industry focus: Luxury goods Tier 1
A market leader for luxury sector-related extraordinary transactions, Chiomenti routinely advises on significant extraordinary deals involving companies in the luxury sector (both trade sales and private equity-related matters). The firm fields specialists who advise luxury operators (and their holding companies) on commercial, contractual, IP, tax and litigation issues (among others). Employment law head Emanuele Barberis specialises in the fashion and retail sectors, his experience including assessing the key issues surrounding the renewal of the fashion industry’s national collective bargaining agreement. Providing additional partner-level support are Filippo Modulo and Stefano Mazzotti.Practice head(s):
Emanuele Barberis
Other key lawyers:
Filippo Modulo; Stefano Mazzotti; Paolo Bertoni; Luigi Mariani; Sara Molina
Testimonials
‘Reliability, punctuality and professionalism.‘
Key clients
Dolce & Gabbana
Trussardi
Missoni
Ermenegildo Zegna
Roberto Cavalli
Damac Group
Pomellato
Fueguia
Onward Italia
Olmo Invest Europe
Michael Kors
Gianni Versace
Hannabel Holding
Work highlights
- Advising Michael Kors and Gianni Versace on a restructuring process at national level.
- Advising Investindustrial Acquisition Corp on a business combination with the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, aimed at listing the latter on the New York Stock Exchange, such transaction marking the first major listing of an Italian luxury brand on Wall Street through a SPAC.
- Advising Fueguia on an investment by Ilwaddi WLL (a Middle East-based investor), by means of the subscription of a reserved capital increase.
Italy > Industry focus: Retail Tier 1
Chiomenti‘s retail foods and consumer goods team stands out for its knowledge of the regulatory framework underpinning the acquisitions, product integration, product launches and distribution markets, among other areas. Massimiliano Nitti is responsible for the practice group, and also heads the M&A group. Other key M&A practitioners include Franco Agopyan, who demonstrates ‘a willingness to intervene quickly and with competence both in negotiations and in the preparation of contracts’ and Luigi Vaccaro. Emanuele Barberis specialises in employment matters and of counsel Paolo Bertoni is an IP expert.Practice head(s):
Massimiliano Nitti
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Chiomenti knows how to manage M&A operations, using the specific skills needed in the team.’
‘Willingness of the team led by Franco Agopyan to intervene quickly and with competence both in negotiations and in the preparation of contracts.’
Key clients
Adeo S.A.
BC Partners LLP S.p.A.
Bibis Group
Casa Vinicola Zonini S.p.A.
Casoni Fabbricazione Liquori S.p.A.
Centrale Adriatica s.c., Coop Alleanza 3.0, Coop Centro Italia s.c., Coop Italia s.c.a.r.l., Unicoop Firenze s.c. and Unicoop Tirreno Società Coperativa s.c.
Charterhouse Capital Partners LLP
E.On group
Equilibra S.r.l.
Florette Holding S.A.S.
Fueguia S.r.l.
Gianni Versace S.p.A.
IF- Mariano Stelliferi S.r.l.
Immobiliare Grande Distribuzione Siiq
Investindustrial
Italdesign
Kharis Capital Advisory Belgium Sprl
Lone Star Funds
Longino & Cardenal
Lottomatica Holdings SRL
Milano Investment Partners SGR
MiScusi S.r.l.
Morato Pane S.p.A. and Progetto Piadina S.p.A.
Necta Vending
Njord Partners LLP
NUO Capital S.A.
Paladin Capital Partners S.p.A.
Pasta Zara
Preca Brummel S.p.A.
QuattroR
Sergio Rossi
Sitoy AT Holdings Company Limited
SK Dionysus Holdings S.à.r.l.
Terme di San Vittore S.p.A.
Velasca S.r.l.
Wuerth Group
Work highlights
- Advising Investindustrial Acquisition Corp on the business combination with the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, aimed at listing the latter on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Advising Adeo S.A. on the sale-and-leaseback of certain real estate assets of Leroy Merlin and Bricoman located in Italy, France, Spain and Portugal.
- Advising The World Wide Investment Company Limited in its partnership with Exor to invest in medium-sized companies representing Italian excellence in retail, consumer goods sector, supporting their development on international markets.
Italy > Private equity Tier 1
Chiomenti, an Italian firm with a presence in New York, London, Brussels and China, is especially acclaimed for its work on leveraged buyout strategies and thrives in all forms of structured investments, into both listed and private companies. Franco Agopyan , co-head of the private equity business unit, is a specialist in cross-border private equity and corporate finance deals; his team includes market veterans Carlo Croff and Luigi Vaccaro , noted for their 'ability to understand the needs and critical points of the various situations, translating them into practical advice and concrete solutions'. Elsewhere, Antonio Sascaro provides the group with considerable digital economy, TMT, sports and entertainment industry knowhow and Edoardo Canetta Rossi Palermo, who recently made partner, is praised for his ‘proactive attitude to problem solving’. The team's recent workload includes advising on leveraged finance, growth capital, exit, fund formation, SPAC deals and co-investments, among other mandates.Practice head(s):
Franco Agopyan; Salvo Arena
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Ideal mix of M&A and corporate finance skills in the Italian market and support skills in the field of international transactions. Ability to act as leader / coordinator and client fronting in case of complex transactions where multiple law firms are involved for different verticals or different jurisdictions.’
‘Carlo Croff and Luigi Vaccaro combine high levels of experience with very good availability. They also have the ability to understand the needs and critical points of the various situations, translating them into practical advice and concrete solutions.’
‘Speed of execution and ability to adapt to the requests of the customer they represent.’
‘Edoardo Canetta Rossi Palermo stands out due to his competence, proactive attitude to problem solving, accuracy and availability.’
‘Luca Liistro is highly recommended.’
‘Competence and negotiation skills.’
Key clients
SK Capital Partners
GIC
One Equity Partners
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
BC Partners
H.I.G.
Capvis
Cerberus
Charterhouse
CVC
Lonestar
Lion Capital
Investindustrial VI L.P.
Cinven
NB Renaissance
Clessidra
F2i SGR S.p.A.
FSI Sgr
Searchlight
OpCapita
QuattroR
Investindustrial Group Holdings S.A.
Pitney Bowes Inc.
IGI SGR S.p.A.
Apollo
Aliante Partners
KPS
Hourglass
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co Partners Llp
Blackrock
Ion Investment Group
Castor S.p.A.
rfXcel Corporation
Portobello Capital
Stirling Square Capital Partners
CDP Venture Capital SGR S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Advising Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (KKR) on the acquisition, through Teemo Bidco S.à r.l., a special purpose vehicle indirectly owned by KKR Global Infrastructure Investors III L.P. and the parallel vehicles that invest alongside KKR Global Infrastructure Investors III L.P, investment funds managed by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., of a shareholding representing 37.5% of the share capital of FiberCop S.p.A.
- Advising Investindustrial Acquisition Corp (IIAC) on the business combination with the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, aimed at listing the latter on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Advising KPS Capital Partners, LP on signing the definitive agreement to acquire from Crown Holdings, Inc. activities in food, aerosol and promotional packaging in Europe, Middle East and Africa for €2.25bn. Following the transaction, Crown Holdings, Inc. will retain 20% interest in the business.
Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 1
Routinely advising on complex real estate transactions Chiomenti‘s 40-strong department is able to leverage specialisms in civil, corporate, tax, finance, regulatory, administrative and bankruptcy law. Real estate business unit head Giuseppe Andrea Giannantonio advises on real estate-related tax law and tax planning; Umberto Borzi‘s corporate law practice includes real estate transactions; and Patrizia Liguti specialises in real estate M&A and development projects involving retail, office, logistics and hotels. At of counsel level, Paolo Fedele‘s practice includes acquisitions and sales of real estate, real estate companies and portfolios.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
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Testimonials
‘Consolidated sector experience and deep expertise in the management of complex operations.‘
‘Great professionalism in the approach to individual issues and negotiations.‘
‘Ability to establish consolidated and highly trusted relationships with clients that are both professional and human.‘
‘All-round collaboration and considerable availability.‘
‘Very high levels of competence and ability to manage substantial transactions.‘
‘Competence, precision and punctuality.‘
Key clients
Aedes SIIQ
AEW
Allianz
Ardian
Aroundtown
Banca IMI
Bayview
Blackstone
BNP Paribas Group
CDP Immobiliare
Cerberus Capital Management
Coima
Covivio
Dea Capital
Eurocommercial Properties
Generali Real Estate SGR
Hines
Intesa Sanpaolo
KKR
Kryalos SGR
Lendlease
Logistics Capital Partners
Lov Hotel Collection
Morgan Stanley
Precise Hotels
Prelios
Savills
Segro
Vittoria Assicurazioni
Work highlights
- Advised Coima, Covivio and Prada on the joint venture agreements for the acquisition and re-qualification of the ex-railway station of Milan’s Porta Romana, on which the Olympic Village will be built to host the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Games.
- Advising Hines, Cale Street and Prelios on the implementation of a project which aims to redevelop the area known as Milano Sesto, marking one of the largest urban redevelopment projects in Europe.
- Advising Blackstone Group LP and Kryalos SGR on a competitive bid that aimed to sell iconic building Palazzo Poste, in Milan’s Piazza Cordusio.
Italy > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 1
Chiomenti has a consolidated track record in restructuring and turn-around transactions, as well as in restructuring processes involving extraordinary corporate transactions. Additionally, through the integration with the firm’s litigation team, the department is able to act in criminal insolvency matters, including white collar litigation. The team is managed by Antonio Tavella and includes Giulia Battaglia, who are described as ‘two excellent professionals with complementary skills, forming an excellent duo.’ Battaglia has significant experience in the shipbuilding and healthcare industries. Senior associate Giada Caravello is ‘always available and effective.’Practice head(s):
Antonio Tavella
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘360-degrees customer service. Immediate response time on all essential issues for the initiation and execution of restructuring plans.’
‘Antonio Tavella: always available and effective. Giulia Battaglia: reference point on all financial issues. Senior associate Giada Chiaravello: always available and effective.’
‘Technical skills, rapid response and availability towards the customer (partners are always present in all calls).’
‘Antonio Tavella and Giulia Battaglia have very strong technical skills and are able to manage the customer in an excellent way. Always available, always present in the calls, very fast in giving answers or producing documents requested by the customer.’
‘Antonio Tavella: precise and punctual in exposing the legal problem and proactive in presenting possible solutions.’
‘Antonio Tavella and Giulia Battaglia are two excellent professionals with complementary skills. Moreover, they work well together, forming an excellent duo.’
‘Giulia Battaglia is creative, commercial and excellent in negotiations. Antonio Tavella has a great soft touch – both with clients and counterparties – and is very good technically.’
‘Giulia Battaglia is fantastic. She has very good sector knowledge and a very practical approach.’
Key clients
Brooks Brothers Europe S.r.l. in liquidazione
Springwater Capital LLC
Huawei Technologies Italia S.r.l.
Pasta Zara S.p.A.
Chateau D’Ax S.p.A.
Njord Partners LLP
QuattroR SGR S.p.A.
Consorzio Latterie Sociali Mantovane Virgilio Società Agricola Cooperativa
Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A.
RB Italy Holding S.r.l.
Sansedoni Siena S.p.A.
Cheyne European Strategic Value Credit Fund SCS SICAV – SIF
F2i SGR S.p.A.
Aspiag Service S.r.l.
Leroy Merlin Italia S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Advising Brooks Brothers Europe S.r.l. in liquidazione as legal advisors in relation to its overall debt-restructuring transaction and in all related matters, including drafting and filing the relevant simplified concordato preventivo petition before the Court of Milan.
- Advising F2i in partnership with Asterion in acquiring from Nuova Sorgenia Holding and MPS of 99.99 % of the share capital of Sorgenia S.p.A.
- Advising Cheyne Capital in relation to a complex transaction providing for the purchase of the majority stake in the corporate capital of Irplast S.p.A. and the subscription of a super-senior bond in the context and upon homologation of a debt-restructuring agreement under article 182-bis of the Italian Bankruptcy Law.
Italy > Tax Tier 1
In addition to Chiomenti's M&A and finance-related tax expertise, the practice has strong corporate tax, transfer pricing and tax litigation credentials. It also has an enviable private client practice. Cross-border specialist Raul-Angelo Papotti heads up the department, which showcases cross-border M&A expert Massimo Antonini; Marco Di Siena, a former Italian Fiscal Police representative; Paolo Giacometti, an expert in transaction-related tax structuring and financial product taxation; and real estate-related tax specialist Giuseppe Andrea Giannantonio. Also highly regarded are of counsels Giovanni Carpenzano and Antonino Guida, along with counsel Irene Pellecchia.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
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Testimonials
‘Ability to provide the client with a multidisciplinary team that can deal with complex issues without neglecting any facet, especially in relation to new matters further to the most recent legal reforms.‘
‘The team is made up of excellent professionals with high levels of professionalism in the tax field.‘
‘The strengths and key skills of the team are its very solid preparation, in-depth tax knowledge, proactivity in the search for innovative solutions, passion for the law, vision and a multidisciplinary approach.‘
‘Raul-Angelo Papotti is an excellent team leader, who is able to support the client when choosing the best negotiation approach.‘
‘Massimo Antonini provides fantastic support. He stands out for his technical skills, friendliness and practical mindset – working with him is a great pleasure.‘
‘Paolo Giacometti and of counsel Antonino Guida are both very experienced in highly complex international tax planning – constructive approaches and the ability to break down complex issues into the most important points.‘
‘Giuseppe Andrea Giannantonio is an exceptional professional.‘
‘Counsel Gabriele Paladini has extraordinary expertise in the real estate sector and the tax aspects related to real estate finance.‘
Key clients
AC Fiorentina
Accor
Allegra Versace
Alpha Private Equity Fund
Alphasigma
Angelo Gordon
Apollo Management
Ardian Real Estate
AS Roma
ASTM
Banca Carige
Banca Generali
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Bental Greenoak Capital
BNL
Casavo
CBRE Global Investors
CDP Group
Cerberus Capital Management
Cinven
Coudert Brothers Group
C-Quadrat Asset Management
Credit Suisse
Credito Fondiario
Dea Capital
Enel
Esprinet
Eurocommercial Properties
F2i SGR
Finleonardo
Forma Funds
Generali Real Estate
GoFundMe
Goldman Sachs
Hayfin Capital Group
Heidelberg Cement
Holmen Paper
HSBC
Huawei Technologies
Intesa Sanpaolo
Investindustrial Group
Italcementi
Italmobiliare
JP Morgan Chase
Kering Group
KKR
LifeBrain AG
Marquard Capital Group
Mediacom Group
Mediaset Group
Monte Paschi di Siena
Morgan Stanley
Naval Group
Nomura
Olympus Group
OpCapita
Panakes
Paref Group
Pic Dare
Prelios Sgr
Quinta Capital
Sace
Saipem Group
Savills Investment Management
SEB Life
Simest
The Friedkin Group
Unicredit
Work highlights
- Assisted FCA Bank with pending tax litigation before the Italian Supreme Court.
- Advised Amissima Holdings on the tax aspects of the sale of the corporate capital of insurance company Amissima Assicurazioni.
- Advised KKR on the tax side to the acquisition, through Teemo Bidco, of a shareholding representing 37.5% of the share capital of FiberCop.
Italy > Capital markets: Debt Tier 2
Chiomenti's finance and regulated entities department routinely acts on complex and cutting-edge structured finance deals; its recent experience includes large-value securitisation transactions. Team leader Gregorio Consoli assists Italian and international clients with extraordinary transactions, and is particularly focused on those involving financial entities and regulated sectors; Giulia Battaglia specialises in structuring complex deals; and former partner Francesco Ago has been senior of counsel since 2019. Securitisation and bond loan expert Gianrico Giannesi recently joined as partner from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, while DCM specialist Benedetto La Russa became partner in 2021.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘High-level skills in relation to the most complex structured finance transactions.‘
‘Great team organisation.‘
‘Highly renowned team.‘
‘Extremely expert and business-oriented.‘
‘Extremely versatile team that is always available to work beyond the usual hours to complete operations within the established times.‘
‘They always provide adequate answers, even when the timing is very tight; and within the firm they have all the necessary expertise to bring into play.‘
‘Gregorio Consoli is appreciated for his preparation, availability and problem-solving skills.‘
‘Gregorio Consoli and Gianrico Giannesi combine exceptional client management skills with equally exceptional knowledge of the subject.‘
Key clients
Intesa Sanpaolo
JP Morgan
Mediobanca
Banco BPM
UniCredit
BNP Paribas
Credito Fondiario
Deutsche Bank
Enel
European Investment Bank
Alba Leasing
Banca Carige
Banca Popolare di Sondrio
Saipem
Unione di Banche Italiane
IGD SIIQ
Alerion Clean Power
AS Roma
Aedes SIIQ
Banco Desio
Creval
Terna
Goldman Sachs
Credemvita
ION Group
Work highlights
- Advising Intesa Sanpaolo on a UTP partnership in Italy with Prelios that includes the assignment of a portfolio of receivables (classified as unlikely to pay) originated by ISP (and other banks belonging to the ISP Group), which relate to a securitisation transaction.
- Advised Prelios Group in relation to the Back to Bonis project, which consisted of AMCO (master and special servicer of the securitisation) and Prelios Group’s joint management of a portfolio of small/medium UTP loans.
- Advised Enel Finance International on a sustainability-linked bond issue guaranteed by Enel under an EMTN programme.
Italy > Data privacy and data protection Tier 2
Chiomenti‘s TMT and IP practice also includes data privacy and data protection professionals, who assist corporate clients from multiple industry sectors in relation to data transfers, profiling, internal investigations and machine learning-based services, among other matters. The practice also includes a multidisciplinary sub-group dedicated to the data protection aspects of digital transformation and the implementation of blockchain and machine learning solutions. Gilberto Nava heads the IP, TMT and data protection department. The team includes counsels Giulio Vecchi and Paolo Bertoni, and associate Ersilia Lazzara.Practice head(s):
Gilberto Nava
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Pleasant to talk and work with.’
‘Dynamism, ability to identify business needs, knowledge of the subject and its applicability to corporate cases at 360 degrees.’
‘Giulio Vecchi is a particularly pragmatic and professional person, capable of fully perceiving business needs.’
Key clients
Terna S.p.A.
Eni S.p.a.
Toyota Financial Services – International Corporation
Toyota Insurance Management SE
Kaleyra
Yoox Net-À-Porter Group S.P.A. (YNAP)
Enel X
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.a.
Venchi S.r.l.
Hic Mobile S.r.l.
Agile Telecom
InfoCert S.p.a.
Visura S.r.l.
Tinexta S.pa.
Work highlights
- Advising Venchi on a digital transformation project, which will affect the organisational and productive procedures and the marketing activities.
- Assisting Prometeia with reference to data protection issues related to human resources
- Advising Terna on an ongoing basis in relation to a significant number of data protection matters, also related to the organisation of the group and relationships with companies based outside of the European Union, day-to-day GDPR compliance, and support in relation to the digitalisation of a number of services.
Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Chiomenti covers all areas of litigation and represents leading companies in complex disputes and arbitrations. As a key differentiator, the department is highly recognised for its product liability and product recall expertise, while other key specialisms include post-M&A, private enforcement and sports litigation. The team is led by Silvio Martuccelli, who acts both as litigator and arbitrator and is particularly skilled in managing class action cases. Andrea Bernava recognised for his years-long experience in acquisition transactions and commercial contracts, ADR and insolvency and restructuring procedures. Luca Ferrari stands out for his product safety and product liability expertise. In the sports area Massimo Proto is highlighted, who joined the firm as of counsel in January 2020. Andrea Costa stands out ‘in terms of competence and ability to manage conflict situations.’Practice head(s):
Silvio Martuccelli
Other key lawyers:
Antonio Donato; Massimo Proto
Testimonials
‘Cohesive and transversal team, very well organized and flexible’
‘High technical skills and availability of partners at every stage of dispute management’
‘Its professionals and collaborators of the Chiomenti Law Firm are characterized by professionalism and dedication, also manifested through meticulous attention to the needs expressed by the client. These, among other things, are the main qualities that characterize the team led by Massimo Proto. In particular, the team always shows excellent and punctual ability to analyse the legal problems posed by clients, combining it with promptness and speed in every answer given.’
‘Punctuality, precision and effectiveness in solving clients’ needs are the elements that have always characterized the firm.’
‘Filippo Brunetti and Andrea Costa are the strengths of the firm, in terms of competence and ability to manage conflict situations.’
‘Andrea Costa is an excellent professional, very competent and gifted with the qualities to manage complex conflict situations.’
‘Outstanding negotiating skills, adequate rates, full availability and understanding of internal processes.’
‘Massimo Proto, excellent professional with great experience in the negotiation, judicial and ADR fields.’
Key clients
Amissima Assicurazioni S.p.A. / Amissima Vita S.p.A.
Amazon Italian transport
Mc Donald’s Italy
Manifattura Riese
Officine Riva S.p.A.
Mediobanca S.p.A.
Banca Esperia
Cattolica Assicurazioni
Cinecittà Studios S.p.A.
Apple Inc.
Aviva Italia Holding S.p.A.
RAI Radio Televisione Italiana
Gruppo Aliante Partners
UnipolSai Assicurazioni
Vivendi S.A.
Firriato S.r.l.
Certosa Salumi S.p.A.
Federative Republic of Brazil
Permasteelisa S.p.A.
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A.
Kaleyra S.p.A.
Vincenzo Zucchi S.p.A.
Italian Tennis Federation
Lyoness
Menarini Industrie Farmaceutiche Riunite S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Advising SIAE in an ordinary proceeding brought by some of its members to challenge the Supervisory Board resolution which appointed the new Management Board. Simultaneously, SIAE has been advised also in a precautionary proceeding brought by the same counterparties to obtain the immediate suspension of the effectiveness of the said Supervisory Board resolution.
- Advising Aviva Life S.p.A. in many conciliation procedures and civil proceedings regarding the issuance of life insurance policies linked to capitalization contracts and loan contracts and purported violation of a number of rules of the Italian Civil Code and of the legislative framework governing financial products.
- Advising RAI Radio Televisione Italiana S.p.A. in several proceedings brought against it, including by Municipalities and banks and public personalities, for alleged defamation committed by means of a wide range of conducts in the context of the different activities carried out by RAI in the public broadcasting service.
Italy > Employment Tier 2
At Chiomenti, the employment team is well-known for working in strict collaboration with the M&A department in highly complex operations, including restructurings and reorganisations. Moreover, the department focuses on all aspects of employment law, industrial relations and social security, both national and international matters. Emanuele Barberis leads the team and is highly reputed in the market. He is particularly recognised for acting for the Milan Fashion Chamber. Annalisa Reale is 'an exceptional lawyer' who concentrates on restructuring transaction for retail and fashion brands.Practice head(s):
Emanuele Barberis
Other key lawyers:
Annalisa Reale
Testimonials
‘The composition of the team is based on the principle of skills first and foremost. The team has excellent respect for gender diversity. T The answers to every question are very fast. The availability of the various team members is high. Invoicing is the last step in a transparent process: from the framework agreement that sets the proposed activities and the relative hourly fee, up to the final count based on the involvement actually had by individual professionals. Billing times and related payments are very flexible to meet the needs of the customer.’
‘High competence, agility and availability. They are able to quickly form an adequate team by involving other competent professionals in the field (eg: taxation, corporate, etc.)’
‘Annalisa Reale is an exceptional lawyer, with in-depth knowledge, practical approach and tending to quick solutions. Immediate availability and great mediation and negotiation skills.’
‘Annalisa Reale: excellence, seriousness, availability, strong negotiating skills’
‘A team of truly exceptional, competent, fast and flexible professionals. A studio that stands out by far for professionalism and courtesy.’
‘Great professional and human level, always very balanced and focus on supporting the company with a complete and excellent level service. Fast, very competent it is a pleasure to work with them.’
‘Flexibility, availability and problem solving.’
‘Assertiveness, charisma and customer focus’
Key clients
Gianni Versace
Michael Kors
Missoni
Ralph Lauren
Swarovski
Dolce & Gabbana
BMW Bank
Roberto Cavalli
Cavotec Specimas
Sparkasse
Ermenegildo Zegna
Agnona
Pomellato
CAP Holding
De Agostini Group/ Dea Capital Group
QVC
Bain & Co
DNV
BNP Paribas
Investindustrial
Quattroerre SGR
Italiaonline
Porsche Fortress
Fondo Strategico Italiano/Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Prada
Volkswagen Group Italia
Allianz
Edison
Fondo HIG
CBRE
Volskbank
Visa
Credit Agricole
Mediolanum
BPER
Unipol Sai
Starbucks
Loro Piana
Day
Canon
U.S. Department of Justice
Sergio Rossi
Torre Sgr
Alten Group
ANIA
Trussardi
Jacuzzi
Air France
Anacap Investment Fund
Faro Technologies
Kairos
Melia Hotels
Konsgberg
Zurich
TXT
Schlumberger Group
SICIS
Intrum
Porsche Italia
Work highlights
- Advising Michael Kors and Gianni Versace in relation to a restructuring process at national level for the improvement of efficiency and innovation of its internal structure and in particular of the different divisions of the Company, as well as its personnel.
- Advising Alphabet Fleet Management in relation to the decision to leave the office in Rome and aggregate all the functions at the Milan office moving the entire personnel to such office during the more difficult period of the Covid pandemic situation in Italy.
- Advising Trussardi following the acquisition of the company by a restructuring/private equity fund.
Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 2
Chiomenti‘s practice advises energy sector clients on various areas, including oil and gas, renewable energy sources, biomass, bio-fuel, energy efficiency and regasification; and the team has notable expertise in energy M&A and financing work. The firm recently created an ESG task force, headed by energy business unit leader Carola Antonini, in response to the increasing role of sustainable finance. Also integral to the group are Giulia Battaglia, whose complex transactions practice includes an energy sector focus; and administrative law department head Filippo Brunetti. Manuela Cerulli is an experienced counsel.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team demonstrates deep technical knowledge of the energy industry.‘
‘Supports the client in its risk assessments, and the search for effective and efficient solutions.‘
‘Beyond the well-known legal expertise, they are particularly appreciated for the professionalism shown on every occasion and the ability to accommodate challenging timings.‘
Key clients
Reden Solar Sas
OX2 AB
Ardian
A2A
Enel Green Power Italia
ENI
Bayerische Landesbank
FIRE (Federazione Italiana per l’uso Razionale dell’Energia)
Terna
Snam
Banca Europea per gli Investimenti
Solar NRG
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
FRI-EL Green Power
E2i
Unione di Banche Italiane
F2i – Fondi Italiani Per Le Infrastrutture
Enel X
CDP RETI
Société Générale
Ansaldo Energia
Banca IMI
BNP Paribas
ING Bank
Petrolvalves
Fred Olsen
Alerion Clean Power
Ladurner Ambiente
Greenvest ESCO
Oxem – Oxon Energia Mezzana
Secundum Naturam Capital
Work highlights
- Advising Ardian on a non-binding term sheet for a partnership in power generation and supply, through the establishment of a company controlled by A2A.
- Advising F2i (in partnership with Asterion) on the acquisition from Nuova Sorgenia Holding and MPS of 99.99% of the share capital of Sorgenia, through a joint venture company that aims to combine the renewable assets of the biomass and wind companies owned by F2i with Sorgenia’s gas-fired capacity.
- Advising Eni on an agreement to acquire a portfolio of 13 onshore wind farms in Italy.
Italy > Industry focus: Manufacturing Tier 2
In the manufacturing sector, Chiomenti stands out for its engagement in ordinary and extraordinary transactions. Among recent work highlights are M&A deals with complex financial structures and the involvement of prominent financial institutions. Luca Andrea Frignani leads the team and also acts as head of the firm’s London office.Practice head(s):
Luca Andrea Frignani
Testimonials
‘Great competence, negotiation skills and expertise.’
Key clients
CDP Equity S.p.A.
Life Care Capital S.p.A.
Zobele Holding
Versalis S.p.A.
Mastrotto Family
Lion Capital
Gavio Group
Investindustrial LP
Sergio Rossi
Naval Group
Toyota
Nexion
Fidia Farmaceutici S.p.A.
Esco Technologies Holding Llc
Taiwan Cement Corporation
EyePro System S.r.l.
Onward Italia S.p.A.
Ceme S.p.A.
Longsa (Shanghai) Technology Development Co. Ltd.
Pusterla 1880 S.p.A.
Capvis General Partner V Limited LP
Alten Europe Sarl Group
Work highlights
- Advising Investindustrial Investment Holding S.À R.L. on the sale to Black Diamond Capital Management LLC of the equity interest in Polynt-Reichhold.
- Advising Stevanato Group S.p.A. in relation to the IPO of its ordinary shares on the NYSE.
- Advising Investindustrial Group Holdings S.A. on the purchase from the Hexion Group, in a 50:50 co-investment with Black Diamond, of various subsidiaries and other business assets active in the production and marketing of phenolic specialty resin, hexamine and European-based forest products resins.
Italy > Industry focus: TMT Tier 2
Chiomenti derives its capabilities to assist in TMT matters from drawing expertise from other departments, especially from the knowledge of regulation experts. In the media and publishing sectors, the team is particularly apt in handling regulatory matters and providing day-to-day commercial advice, while also being strongly positioned in the context of telecom transactions. In the latter field, practice head Gilberto Nava is particularly sought out. Counsel Giulio Vecchi is highlighted.Practice head(s):
Gilberto Nava
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Great competence in various TMT areas and good balance of service quality and rates.’
‘Giulio Vecchi stands out for his competence and for his ability to understand the dynamics of the corporate customer.’
‘Professionalism and clarity.’
‘Professionalism, competence and availability, with a business-oriented approach.’
‘The team is made up of highly trained and experienced professionals in their field of reference and supported by other departments to address even the most complex and multidisciplinary issues at 360 degrees. Collaboration, even in the most complex cases, is simple and with extreme attention to detail.’
Key clients
Amazon
KKR
Fininvest group
Vivendi S.A.
Mediaset
Viacom
InfoCert
Venchi
Discovery
ItaliaOnLine
The Friedkin Group (A.S. Roma)
Persidera
Lastminute.com Group
Inwit
Italgas
Acea
Fastweb
Airbnb
Hic Mobile
Ei Towers
Feltrinelli Group
Kaleyra
De Agostini Editore
Unidata
Terna
Agile Telecom
The Aimes
Prometeia
Icomera A.B.
Work highlights
- Providing full range assistance to Kohlberg Kravis Robert in relation to its investments in the acquisition of certain assets related to the secondary fixed access network of Telecom Italia S.p.A. across the whole Italian territory and some related assets, including the stake of Telecom in Flash Fiber.
- Advising Discovery Group in relation to the participation in the tender procedures launched by the Italian Football League (Serie A) for the acquisition of the audio-visual rights for the next 3 seasons of the Italian Serie A Championship and a call for expression of interest for the deployment of a Lega Serie A thematic channel.
- Advising several companies within the Feltrinelli Group with respect to regulatory and copyright issues.
Italy > Investment funds Tier 2
Chiomenti‘s investment funds team has longstanding experience in advising on the establishment of investment funds, as well as complex transactions involving investment funds. Clients also benefit from the group’s collaboration with professionals from the firm’s practices in banking and finance, insurance and other regulated entities, real estate, corporate law and tax. The principal advisers are Alessandro Portolano and Vincenzo Troiano, whose careers include working at the Bank of Italy; Franco Agopyan, the firm’s private equity business unit co-head; and Luigi Vaccaro, who has significant experience in advising Asian investors.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Ability to team up with different departments in order to provide the client with 360-degree legal advice for all practices.‘
‘The whole team combines a deep knowledge of regulatory issues with the ability to translate them into commercially viable solutions, even for complex transactions.‘
‘Great market knowledge and very responsive.‘
‘Alessandro Portolano and his team are very impressive.‘
‘Alessandro Portolano has deep knowledge of the regulatory framework in Italy and is very responsive. He provides very clear and practical advice, and is always willing to accommodate clients’ needs.‘
‘The excellent team led by Vincenzo Troiano is dedicated to investment funds, and knows how to combine great legal competence with dedication to clients.‘
‘Vincenzo Troiano is a point of reference for all those who want to approach the law surrounding investment funds.‘
‘Vincenzo Troiano has unique knowledge of the sector and of the evolution of regulation.‘
Key clients
Prelios SGR
QuattroR SGR
F2i SGR
Lendlease Group
Lendlease Italy SGR
Silver Fir SGR
AEW
Ardian France
Forma Fund GP
Torre SGR
Savills Investment Management SGR
Investire SGR
Avanzi SICAF
Coima SGR
Blackrock
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co Partners
Investindustrial VI
Work highlights
- Advising Lendlease Group on a project entailing the development of a large area in Milan.
- Advising Coima SGR on the launch of a project, together with Prada Holding and a European real estate player (Covivio), involving the set-up of a real estate investment fund for the participation in a tender offer for the sale of a plot of land (on which a train station currently exists).
- Advising Prelios Group within the context of the Back to Bonis project, involving the management (alongside AMCO) of a portfolio of UTP loans.
Italy > Compliance Tier 3
Providing 'quality support at the highest level', Chiomenti's white-collar crime and business integrity unit consistently advises multinational companies (operating in the production, commercial and financial sectors) on the full spectrum of compliance matters. In addition to assisting with Decree 231-related corporate liability, practice leader Francesco D’Alessandro focuses on bribery and corruption, financial crime, bankruptcy, and tax and environmental crime. Of counsel Stefano Manacorda coordinates the team in Rome.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Technical competence in the administrative liability of entities and availability for the required investigations.‘
‘The firm assures us of quality support at the highest level; and during the lockdown, they never stopped assisting us and have never failed to meet our expectations.‘
‘Great knowledge of the relevant jurisprudential trends in relation to the administrative liability of entities.‘
‘Full coverage of the different types of legal risk surrounding business carried out by the banking sector.‘
‘Solid work prepared in very short time and of extremely high quality.‘
‘Very strong commercial support and advice.‘
‘Francesco D’Alessandro leads the advice and provides commercial solutions to challenging situations.‘
‘Francesco D’Alessandro has a market vision that allows comparison with the best practices available.‘
Key clients
Allianz
Eni
State Street Bank International – Succursale Italia
Leonardo
Snam
Canon Italia
CONAI – Consorzio Nazionale Imballaggi
Federazione Italiana Tennis
Work highlights
- Appointed to provide ongoing assistance (for a three-year mandate) to the supervisory boards (appointed under Italian Legislative Decree No. 231/2001) of Allianz and its 15 subsidiaries in Italy.
- Advising ENI on several Italian Decree 231 issues surrounding both Italian and foreign subsidiaries of ENI’s group.
- Advised State Street Bank International – Succursale Italia on the review, implementation and update of its compliance model.
Italy > Industry focus: Food Tier 3
With a focus on managing acquisitions, transactions, compliance audits and product launches, as well as devising distribution strategies and internationalisation efforts, Chiomenti assists clients from the food industry by utilising lawyers from across different practice areas. These include M&A, which is led by Massimiliano Nitti, who is also responsible for the food law group, restructuring, tax, and IP practices, among others.Practice head(s):
Massimiliano Nitti
Key clients
Milano Investment Partners
Cortilia
Rhone Capital
Cedral Tassoni
Sperlari S.r.l.
EP Global Commerce GmbH
Musetti S.p.A.
Morato Pane
Pasta Zara
Centrale del Latte Italiana
Investindustrial
Poke House
Aliante Partners
Azienda Agricola Villa Sparina
Casoni Fabbricazioni Liquori
Firriato
Ferrarini S.p.A.
Florette Holding
Terme di San Vittore
SK Dionysus Holdings S.à.r.l.
Casa Vinicola Zonin
BC Partners LLP
Centrale Adriatica, Copp Alleanza 3.0, Coop Centro Italia, Coop Italia, Unicoop Firenze and Unicoop Tirreno Società Cooperativa
MiScusi S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Advising Tannico on the sale by Campari Group of its stake, held in Tannico, to the joint venture set up by Campari Group with Moët Hennessy on a 50/50 basis with the aim to invest in e-commerce companies in the beverage sector.
- Advising Morato Pane S.P.A. as legal counsel jointly with Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira & Associados R.L. in relation to the acquisition of the entire share capital of Cerealto Briviesca.
- Advising Rhone Capital LLC on the acquisition of a 20% stake in illycaffe S.p.A.
Italy > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 3
The recent work of Chiomenti‘s pharmaceutical, healthcare and life sciences practice involved the review of authorisations and licences to sell medicinal products, clinical trials of products and vaccines, and several pharmaceutical market-related procedures. Heading up the firm’s pharma business unit, Luca Liistro advises on the particular requirements of the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors; administrative law head Filippo Brunetti routinely acts for both pharmaceutical manufacturers and medical devices companies.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The firm’s strong point lies in being equipped with different professionals, even at an international level, who are specialised in various fields of law (including the pharmaceutical sector).‘
‘The professionals we interacted with are distinguished by their availability, speed and professionalism.‘
Key clients
Abbott
Air Liquide Sanità Service
Albis International
Alfasigma
Amplifon
Artsana
BioVelocITA
Carestream Dental Italy
Coloplast
Columbus Education Association
Fidia Farmaceutici
Forest Laboratories
Genoma Group
Gilead Sciences
Khiron
Laboratoires Expanscience
Lifebrain Group
LifeNet Health
Menarini Group
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Italia)
M I T Italia
Neuraxpharm
Recordati
Roche
SoBi Pharma
Surmodics
Techwald Holding
Zambon Group
Zobele
Work highlights
- Advised Fidia Farmaceutici on the acquisition of industrial assets, which were connected to a group of anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Advised Molecular Medicine on a Fininvest undertaking, which related to a voluntary tender offer launched by AGC for the shares of Molmed.
- Advising Investindustrial VI LP, Lifebrain Group and Laboratorio Analisi Guidonia on a complex operation in the pharmaceutical sector, which included corporate, administrative law, employment, tax and compliance matters.
Italy > Intellectual property Tier 5
Chiomenti‘s IP lawyers act from within the IP, TMT and data protection departments of the firm. IP specialist and of counsel Paolo Bertoni is the key figure in this area. He acts as co-head and has a focus on cross-border patent disputes. Counsel Anna Gardini and senior associate Sara Molina complete the team.Practice head(s):
Paolo Bertoni
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Excellent professional preparation, with knowledge both of the theoretical legal and practical aspects involved.’
‘Highly specialized and competent lawyers. Approach to problems with alternative solutions both at a strategic and legal level. Availability, speed of responses.’
‘Paolo Bertoni is extremely competent, reliable, dominates the matter and also helps from a commercial point of view.’
‘The team is characterized by excellent knowledge of the subject and the ability to meet the deadlines communicated on the customer side.’
‘Paolo Bertoni has a great ability to understand the reference market and consequently adapt the consultancy required to the specificities of the sector in which the client operates.’
‘The specialization in luxury makes this studio unique in the sector.’
‘Sara Molina stands out as a particular excellence within the team.’
‘The continuous assistance and availability of the team and of partner Paolo Bertoni, accompanied by constant and precise updating (in the various jurisdictions), make Chiomenti unique. “
Key clients
Artemide S.p.A.
Automobili Lamborghini
Azienda Agricola Villa Sparina
Casoni Fabbricazione Liquori S.p.A.
Compagnie de Phalsbourg
Design Holding
Eagle Pictures S.p.A.
Ed. Mus. Acqua Azzurra s.r.l. in liquidazione
Firriato S.r.l.
Henkel Italia S.r.l.
Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A.
Nanotech
Nock Nock S.r.l.
Nove25
Pomellato S.p.A.
Re-Company SA
Toyota Motor Italia
Work highlights
- Advising Henkel Italia S.r.l. in the legal proceedings commenced by Dhaze Materiaux Service S.r.l. before the Court of Milan, claiming copyright infringement, unfair competition and damages compensation.
- Advising Design Holding S.p.A. in the framework of a complex extraordinary operation aimed at establishing a joint venture company with Fendi S.r.l., the internationally renowned fashion house. The assistance is also involving a complex license agreement regarding Fendi’s IP rights in order to allow the JVCo to manufacture and market furniture to be branded “Fendi Casa”.
- Advising Ed. Mus. Acqua Azzurra s.r.l. in liquidazione in numerous proceedings originating as a result of a pending litigation between the company and Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A.
Chiomenti > Firm Profile
Strategic Committee: Francesco Tedeschini (Chairman), Filippo Modulo (Managing Partner), Gregorio Consoli (Managing Partner), Giulia Battaglia (Member of the Strategic Committee), Massimo Antonini (Member of the Strategic Committee)
Firm Overview:
Chiomenti was established in 1948 and became a key player on the market advising the largest Italian and international industrial groups and financial institutions. Chiomenti immediately emerged as a market leader through its discretion, independence, passion for the law and international vision and background of its professionals.
The Firm has always advised both leading international companies seeking to invest in Italy, and Italian companies operating in the Italian and international markets.
Chiomenti comprises around 350 professionals working in integrated teams. Our objective is to provide our clients with comprehensive and tailor-made advice that benefits from our multidisciplinary approach, always ensuring the highest quality standards.
Chiomenti is offering its high-profile legal services through three main departments, transactional, advisory and litigation and relevant practice area groups organized according to relevant legal, industry and product expertise, with the aim to always guarantee to clients the best team depending on the specific matter of assistance required.
TRANSACTIONS DEPARTMENT
- Public M&A
- Industrial & Private M&A
- Capital Markets
- Finance
- Restructuring, Insolvency & Special Situations
- Private Equity
- Energy and Infrastructure
- Financial Institutions
- Real Estate
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Venture and Growth Capital
- China
LITIGATION DEPARTMENT
- Antitrust and EU Law Litigation
- Corporate and Post-M&A Litigation
- Arbitration
- Finance and Financial Services Litigation
- Insolvency Litigation
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Administrative Litigation
- Employment Litigation
- Tax Litigation
- TMT Litigation
- IP Litigation
- White Collar Crime Litigation
- Consumer (Class action, Private Enforcement and Product Liability)
- Tech and Digital Litigation
ADVISORY DEPARTMENT
- Antitrust and EU Law
- Data Protection and Privacy
- Private Client, Trusts
- Financial Regulation
- Foreign Investment
- Public Law
- Corporate Governance
- Labour and Executive compensation
- Tax
- IP
- TMT
- Data Protection & Privacy
- White Collar Crime & Investigation
Lawyer Profiles
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![]() | Franco Agopyan | Franco regularly advises Italian and international clients in national and cross-border private… | View Profile |
![]() | Carola Antonini | Carola, advises Italian and international clients in project development and acquisition in… | View Profile |
![]() | Felice Azzollini | Felice advises clients on banking, insurance, and financial markets matters, under the… | View Profile |
![]() | Emanuele Barberis | Emanuele advises Italian and international clients (in particular, in the luxury, fashion,… | View Profile |
![]() | Giulia Battaglia | Giulia has over twenty-five years’ experience in this industry and specialises in… | View Profile |
![]() | Andrea Bernava | Andrea advises Italian and international clients in litigation, arbitration, bankruptcy law, corporate… | View Profile |
![]() | Luca Bonetti | Luca advises Italian and international clients on finance and real estate transactions… | View Profile |
![]() | Filippo Brunetti | Filippo provides in-court and out-of-court advice to Italian and international clients on… | View Profile |
![]() | Edoardo Canetta Rossi Palermo | Edoardo focuses on complex Italian and cross-border M&A transactions, advising clients on… | View Profile |
![]() | Giada Caravello | Giada advises Italian and international clients (including corporate groups, banks, and investment… | View Profile |
![]() | Giovanni Carpenzano | Giovanni advises Italian and international clients on tax law and tax planning… | View Profile |
![]() | Francesco D'Alessandro | Francesco offers Italian and international clients out-of-court advice and in-court assistance in… | View Profile |
![]() | Italo De Santis | Italo advises Italian and international clients on Corporate – M&A, capital markets,… | View Profile |
![]() | Paolo Fedele | Paolo advises Italian and international clients on Corporate – M&A and real… | View Profile |
![]() | Luca Ferrari | Luca regularly advises Italian and international clients on complex disputes both in… | View Profile |
![]() | Luca Fossati | Luca advised Italian and international clients in the most significant Corporate –… | View Profile |
![]() | Luca Andrea Frignani | Luca assists Italian and foreign clients with corporate-M&A matters, and in particular… | View Profile |
![]() | Paolo Giacometti | Paolo advises Italian and international clients on tax law and tax planning… | View Profile |
![]() | Giuseppe Andrea Giannantonio | Giuseppe Andrea advises Italian and international clients on tax law and tax… | View Profile |
![]() | Antonino Guida | Antonino regularly advises national and international clients on tax law matters with… | View Profile |
![]() | Benedetto La Russa | Benedetto La Russa advises clients on banking, finance, structured finance, and debt… | View Profile |
![]() | Ersilia Lazzara | Ersilia regularly advises Italian and international clients on matters concerning the processing… | View Profile |
![]() | Patrizia Liguti | Patrizia advises Italian and international clients on the analysis, structuring and execution… | View Profile |
![]() | Luca Liistro | Luca advises Italian and international clients on extraordinary transactions on commercial law… | View Profile |
![]() | Silvio Martuccelli | Professor Martuccelli advises Italian and international clients on class actions and other… | View Profile |
![]() | Stefano Mazzotti | Stefano advises listed and non-listed industrial and financial groups, as well as… | View Profile |
![]() | Gilberto Nava | Gilberto’s practice mainly focuses on regulated markets, with a focus on electronic… | View Profile |
![]() | Massimiliano Nitti | Massimiliano represents domestic and international clients in matters of private and public… | View Profile |
![]() | Raul-Angelo Papotti | Raul-Angelo advises Italian and international clients on tax law and tax planning,… | View Profile |
![]() | Giovanni Filippo Pezzulo | Giovanni Filippo regularly advises Italian and international clients (issuers, financial institutions, financial… | View Profile |
![]() | Alessandro Portolano | Alessandro advises Italian and foreign financial institutions in relation to all areas… | View Profile |
![]() | Annalisa Reale | Annalisa advices Italian and foreign clients in matters concerning Employment Law, social… | View Profile |
![]() | Riccardo Rossi | Riccardo regularly assists banks, corporates and financial sponsors in any kind of… | View Profile |
![]() | Antonio Tavella | Antonio advises Italian and international clients on corporate finance transactions, purchase of… | View Profile |
![]() | Luigi Vaccaro | Luigi advises Italian and international clients on corporate – M&A, corporate restructuring,… | View Profile |
![]() | Giulio Vecchi | Giulio has extensive experience in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications sectors. Giulio… | View Profile |
![]() | Manfredi Vianini Tolomei | Manfredi advises Italian and international clients on matters concerning market regulation, public… | View Profile |
![]() | Fraser Wood | Fraser advises Italian and international clients predominately on finance and capital markets… | View Profile |
![]() | Katia Zulberti | Katia advises clients on administrative and public economic law. On matters relating… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : over 330 at this office : 225Languages
English French German Italian Mandarin Portuguese SpanishMemberships
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- Administrative and public law
- Banking and finance: Bank regulatory
- Banking and finance: Borrower side
- Banking and finance: lender or arranger side
- Capital markets: Equity
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- EU and competition law
- Industry focus: Luxury goods
- Industry focus: Retail
- Private equity
- Real estate and construction
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Tax