Legance - Avvocati Associati > Milan, Italy > Firm Profile
Legance - Avvocati Associati Offices
VIA BROLETTO 20
20121 MILAN
Italy
Legance - Avvocati Associati > The Legal 500 Rankings
Italy > Administrative and public law Tier 1
With a strong and dedicated team, split between Milan and Rome, Legance - Avvocati Associati offers comprehensive advice in a large myriad of industries including the public utilities, town planning, infrastructure, pharma, energy and telecom sectors. While Alessandro Botto and Filippo Pacciani are heading the team in Rome with particular strength in litigation, Cristina Martorana and Giuseppe Abbruzzese are responsible for the Milan office which is focused on representing clients at the intersection of energy and public law. Services to public and private clients includes inter alia advice on tenders or bidding for public procurements and for PPPs, environmental and energy law, and construction and management of energy plants.Practice head(s):
Giuseppe Abbruzzese; Alessandro Botto; Filippo Pacciani; Cristina Martorana
Other key lawyers:
Alessandra Palatini; Valeria Viti
Testimonials
‘Excellent technical competence, excellent knowledge of the market, excellent litigation skills, reputation, and availability.’
‘The individuals I work with are a guarantee of competence, professionalism and sensitivity to the needs of the company and the problems to manage.’
‘The group demonstrates availability, professional ability and precision in providing feedback to the customer.’
‘The Manager, Alessandro Botto, is actively present in the management of the assignment through the coordination of the team and direct contributions in the handling of the case.’
‘Legance has a very pragmatic approach without undermining competences and skills.’
‘Those I worked with fully understand the business needs and are always available and helpful in managing communication and negotiations.’
‘Pragmatic approach, excellent knowledge of the subject matter (administrative law and procedural administrative law) very creative in finding appropriate solutions, fast execution; great collaboration in handling different court proceedings regarding public tenders on specific IT matters.’
‘Alessandro Botto has great expertise on the subject matter, on the best way to manage or not to manage certain requests during hearings, excellent concise and clear writing which simplifies very complex IT tender matters for the judges. This is of course of help in getting the judge to understand our reasons. He also has great communications skills and he’s very good at creating working relationships.’
Key clients
Aeroporti di Roma
Autostrade per l’Italia
CAV – Concessioni Autostradali Venete
Lotterie Nazionali – Lottomatica
Gruppo San Donato
Trenitalia
Arpinge
York Capital
SEA – Società Esercizi Aeroportuali
Iren Group
Fincantieri
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
BNP Paribas REIM SGR
Torre SGR
Fabrica Immobiliare SGR
Generali SGR
Invesco Real Estate
Vestas Asset Management
Partners Group
JP Morgan
Savills
Italgas
Snam
Energean
Whysol
Cubico Sustainable Investments
Salov S.p.A.
RAI – Radio Televisione Italiana
UniCamillus – Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences
Assinde
NTT DATA Italia
PLC S.p.A.
Taconic Capital
Dexia Crediop
Unicredit
Leonardo Group
Iliad
Eni
ENAV
Poste Italiane
Mercitalia
Siram
Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 1
Legance - Avvocati Associati‘s expertise covers leveraged, acquisition, mezzanine, project and real estate financing. It also assists with syndicated loans, debt restructurings and securities-related lending transactions. The group is jointly led by Monica Colombera, an energy and infrastructure project finance specialist, and Andrea Giannelli, whose practice includes structured finance transactions. Other experienced partners are Emanuele Espositi, Luca Autuori and Guido Iannoni Sebastianini, as well as Filippo Ruffato, Giovanni Scirocco, Giandomenico Ciaramella, Antonio Palazzolo and Tommaso Bernasconi. The senior counsels to note are Simone Ambrogi and recently-promoted Emanuele Artuso.Practice head(s):
Andrea Giannelli; Monica Colombera
Other key lawyers:
Emanuele Espositi; Luca Autuori; Guido Iannoni Sebastianini; Filippo Ruffato; Giovanni Scirocco; Giandomenico Ciaramella; Antonio Palazzolo; Vittorio Pozzi; Iacopo Fontana; Tommaso Bernasconi; Simone Ambrogi; Emanuele Artuso; Antonio Matino; Antonio Siciliano
Testimonials
‘High-quality work and extraordinary experience in the energy sector.’
‘Great for the team’s extraordinary commitment and standing.’
Key clients
ASTM
Bluefield Partners
Castello SGR
Credem Private Equity SGR
EF Solare
Enel
E.Va. Energie Valsabbia
F2i – Fondi Italiani per le Infrastrutture
Green Arrow Capital
NextEnergy
Nexi
Oaktree
REAM SGR
SACE
Scannell Properties Italy 2
Somec
Sonnedix
Sorgenia
Tages
Tonello Energie
Zouk Capital
Work highlights
- Assisted Blackstone (member of a consortium formed with CDP Equity and Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets) with the financing for the acquisition of Autostrade per l’Italia from Atlantia.
- Assisted Nice (active in solutions for smart home, security and home and building automation) with the financing for the acquisition of Nortek Security & Control and the refinancing of Nice’s existing financial indebtedness.
- Assisted AE Sun Capital with the structuring of a loan of over €190m, which was intended (among others) for the purchase of a photovoltaic holding company.
Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 1
Legance - Avvocati Associati is consistently mandated by national and international banks and financial institutions on high-stakes finance deals. Monica Colombera is a renowned project finance specialist, and Andrea Giannelli is a banking and structured finance expert. The sizeable partner group also showcases Emanuele Espositi, Luca Autuori and Guido Iannoni Sebastianini, along with Filippo Ruffato, Giovanni Scirocco, Giandomenico Ciaramella, Antonio Palazzolo, Tommaso Bernasconi and Antonio Siciliano. Simone Ambrogi is the senior counsel to note. Antonio Matino is a recently-elevated partner, while Emanuele Artuso is a newly-promoted senior counsel.Practice head(s):
Andrea Giannelli; Monica Colombera
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Quality of work and extraordinary experience in the energy sector.’
‘Extraordinary commitment and quality of the team.’
Key clients
Banca IMI
Banca Nazionale del Lavoro
Banco BPM
Banco di Sardegna
Banco Santander
BNP Paribas
Banca Popolare di Sondrio
BPER Banca
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Crédit Agricole CIB
European Investment Bank
Goldman Sachs International Bank
ING Bank
Generali Real Estate SGR
Intesa SanPaolo Group
Mediobanca – Banca di Credito Finanziario
MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese
Natixis
Nexi
Société Générale
UniCredit
Work highlights
- Assisted a pool of banks (Banco BPM, Intesa Sanpaolo, UniCredit, Banca Popolare di Sondrio, Banco di Sardegna, BPER Banca, and MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese) on a financing (assisted by SACE guarantee) to the IP group (Italiana Petroli).
- Acted for the lenders (Banco BPM, BNP Paribas, Intesa Sanpaolo, Mediobanca, Unicredit, Société Générale, Crédit Agricole CIB and HSBC), in relation to the extension to 2025 of Atlantia’s revolving €1.5bn credit facility.
- Advised Banco Santander and Banco BPM on a €350m senior bridge-to-bond financing in favour of Invitalia.
Italy > Employment Tier 1
At Legance - Avvocati Associati, highly reputed managing partner Alberto Maggi heads the employment and industrial relations department which assists Italian and multinational clients in a myriad of sectors. Close cross-departmental collaborations enable the group to provide corporate, regulatory, tax, health and safety, as well as IP advice, related to employment aspects. Silvia Tozzoli is a key contact for delicate matters handling major reorganisations and the implementation of innovative business models. Tommaso Li Bassi has particular expertise in wrongful terminations, restrictive covenants, remuneration regulatory compliance and policies, insolvency procedures, and collective dismissals. Elena Ryolo and Serena Commisso were promoted to partner level in April 2022. Counsel Marco D'Agostini stands out.
Practice head(s):
Alberto Maggi
Other key lawyers:
Silvia Tozzoli; Tommaso Li Bassi; Elena Ryolo; Serena Commisso; Marco D’Agostini
Testimonials
‘Elena Ryolo is a subtle, skilled and experienced lawyer with a profound vision of things, issues and situations. Her legal approach on HR issues also takes into consideration the psychological aspects/impacts on the employees, and this always makes the difference.’
‘Accessible, knowledgeable and practical.’
‘The Legance team is responsive and takes the time to understand our business to provide bespoke advice that we can work with. Especially in a very complex legal environment.’
‘Serena Commisso is our lead partner and we highly value her ability to anticipate the questions we will ask and provide comprehensive advice that is practical but mindful of the legal realities in Italy.’
‘They are strong labor law advisors with an outstanding business understanding.’
‘The team always seems coordinated and aligned inside so as to give the customer only one advice.’
‘Mrs. Elena Ryolo is always available just in time, to provide support in a very fast way, when needed.’
Key clients
3M
A2A
Algonquin
Ambarella
Amplifon
Avis Budget
Bain Capital
Banca Farmafactoring
Bang & Olufsen
Bayer
BeiGene (Ltd)
Bending Spoons
Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A.
Caleffi S.p.A.
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Cattolica Assicurazioni
CDP Immobiliare
Celli Group
Centric Software
Cisco Systems
Comdata Group
CommScope
Credito Lombardo Veneto
Cutler & Gross
Daikin Applied Europe
Dana Holding Corporation and Dana Italia
Darag
De’ Longhi
Energydome
Eni S.p.A.
Eqt Partners
F2i
Feltrinelli
Genui GmbH
Henkel
ILVA
Kemet Group
Lesaffre Italia
Legal & General Investment Management
Leonardo S.p.A.
Lutech
Maire Tecnimont
Mars
MBDA Italia S.p.A.
MAW Men at Work
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Microsoft
Miroglio Group
Nexi
Parmalat
Olon (Fidia pharma group)
Perrigo
Poste Italiane
Prometeon
Rheinmetall
Safilo
Schneider Electric
Semitec
Shire International GmbH
Snam
Sogeaal
Sonatrach
STMicroelectronics
Sumo Logic
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Group
Uniflair
UniCredit
Tyvak
William Blain International
Wise SGR S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Assistance to Dassault Systèmes and Centric Software in the acquisition, by the latter’s Italian subsidiary, of 100% of the share capital of Armonica Retail, an innovative IT start-up providing native cloud solutions to retailers in the luxury and fashion sectors.
- Assistance to a group of investors led by Stephen Pagliuca, Co-chairman of Bain Capital and Co-owner of Boston Celtics, in the acquisition of a majority stake in Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio.
- Assisting the Olon Group in structuring a suitable contractual framework and the relevant internal policies to protect its IP rights and know – how and to regulate the inventions of its employees.
Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 1
Legance - Avvocati Associati‘s energy group fields over 50 experts in lender and borrower-side project financings, administrative matters, and M&A. Consistently involved in major energy deals, Monica Colombera is the firm’s lead energy, projects and infrastructure practice partner. The team also showcases Filippo Ruffato, a specialist in energy and infrastructure-related M&A, and project financing and development; project finance expert Giovanni Scirocco; and administrative and environmental law specialist Cristina Martorana. Other key practitioners are Antonio Palazzolo, Simone Ambrogi, and senior counsels Valeria Viti, and recently promoted Emanuele Artuso. The firm is also a founding member in Italy of the UN Global Compact, a United Nations programme that aims to encourage companies worldwide to adopt sustainable policies.Practice head(s):
Monica Colombera
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A deep network and longstanding energy sector experience.‘
‘Legance has been greatly involved in promising market niches such as the energy storage system segment.’
‘Great quality of work and extraordinary energy sector experience.’
‘Extraordinary commitment and quality team.’
‘Cristina Martorana and Valeria Viti are stars in the Italian energy space. They will certainly play leading roles in the southern European energy transition, thanks to their unique expertise.’
Key clients
2i Rete Gas
Acea
Alpiq
AMGAS
Aura Power Developments
Banco BPM
BKW Group
BNP Paribas
BPER Banca
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Crédit Agricole
Cubico Sustainable Investment
EF Solare
Enel
Energean
Equitix
European Investment Bank
F2i Fondi Italiani per le Infrastrutture
Green Arrow Capital SGR
Intesa SanPaolo Group
Italgas
Moncada Energy Group
Monte dei Paschi di Siena
NextEnergy Capital
RWE
Sonnedix
Snam Rete Gas
Tages Capital
UniCredit
Whysol Investment Group
Zouk Capital
Work highlights
- Assisted Reeif II Volta and MobilityTechnology UK with the sale to Eni of Be Power, an electric vehicle recharging operator.
- Assisted NextPower II GP with the sale to Tages Capital of a portfolio of 105 photovoltaic plants.
- Assisted Erg (as part of a competitive process) with an agreement to acquire the entire share capital of seven Italian-registered companies (controlled by EDP Renewables Italia Holding and owners of wind farms in Basilicata, Campania and Calabria).
Italy > Investment funds Tier 1
Legance - Avvocati Associati‘s investment funds practice advises asset management firms, shareholders and investors on the planning, structuring, formation and marketing of investment funds. Its specialisms cover private equity, venture capital, private debt, real estate, and other funds investing in illiquid assets. ‘A pioneer in the Italian funds industry‘, Enzo Schiavello‘s expertise includes the formation and restructuring of licensed investment managers, and Barbara Sancisi‘s broad practice covers fund formations, secondary transactions, investments, governance and compliance. Collective asset management expert Riccardo Daguati was made counsel in March 2022.Practice head(s):
Enzo Schiavello; Barbara Sancisi
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Leading team in the Italian market.‘
‘Always competent, available, and able to understand the different situations that arise during negotiations.‘
‘Enzo Schiavello is a pioneer in the Italian funds industry.‘
‘Enzo Schiavello is probably the go-to lawyer for the funds industry in Italy, with longstanding experience – he is someone who has seen it all and knows the regulations and approach of the regulators inside out.‘
Key clients
21 Investimenti SGR
a2a
Aksìa Group SGR
Alcedo SGR
Alto Partners SGR
Ares Management
Baker Hughes Capital Solutions
BNP Paribas REIM SGR
Castello SGR
CDP Immobiliare SGR
CDP Venture Capital SGR
Chequers Capital
DeA Capital Alternative Funds
DeA Capital Real Estate SGR
Entangled Capital SGR
Equiter
Ersel SGR
European Investment Fund
Fabrica Immobiliare SGR
FIEE SGR – Fondo Italiano Per Efficienza Energetica
First Capital
Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR
Forma Fund
Fortress
Gardant
HAT Orizzonte SGR
HAT SICAF
Hayfin
Incus Capital
Invel
Invitalia
ITAGO SGR
Menarini
Morgan Stanley
Nextalia SGR
P101 SGR
Partners Group
Pillarstone
PM&Partners SGR
Prelios SGR
Progressio SGR
Quantix SIM
Sagitta SGR
Sofinnova Partners
Tikehau Investment Management
Torre SGR
Ver Capital SGR
Wise Equity SGR
Work highlights
- Assisted Pillarstone with the structuring and fundraising of a turnaround fund.
- Assisted Alcedo SGR with the structuring and fundraising of the Alcedo V fund.
- Assisted Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR with the launch of a Luxembourg private equity investment fund.
Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 1
Legance - Avvocati Associati‘s team comprises practitioners from the firm’s corporate finance, administrative, tax, banking and finance, and funds and regulatory departments. The practice is jointly headed by Gabriele Capecchi, who advises primary investors on real estate acquisitions, sales, development and management projects, including the acquisition and divestment of large portfolios of assets, and administrative law specialist Giuseppe Abbruzzese. The department also features real estate finance expert Emanuele Espositi, corporate finance leader Filippo Troisi, senior counsel Alessandra Palatini, and managing associate Francesca Iannò. Marco Mastrorosa was recently made partner.Practice head(s):
Gabriele Capecchi; Giuseppe Abbruzzese
Other key lawyers:
Emanuele Espositi; Filippo Troisi, Bruno Bartocci; Alberto Giampieri; Andrea Fedi; Marco Mastrorosa; Alessandra Palatini; Francesca Iannò; Luca Lombardo
Testimonials
‘Legance is a client-oriented law firm with an attentive commercial approach.’
‘Good knowledge of the real estate and regulatory sector, and strong professionalism within the team. It is ready to intervene and reduce fees if necessary. This is highly appreciated.’
‘The Legance RE team is extremely competent, helpful, proactive, and always supportive of clients.’
‘Motivates people through strong levels of collaboration.’
‘The team is extremely knowledgeable, collaborative, serious, proactive and always available.‘
‘Gabriele Capecchi has a good approach, is serious and competent, and pays attention to timescales and fees.’
‘Gabriele Capecchi is highly experienced, and has strong capabilities in relation to transactions involving private sellers/counterparties.’
Key clients
Altarea Cogedim
Azimut
Batipart
BNP Paribas Real Estate
Borletti Group
Cale Street Partners LLP
Castello SGR
CBRE Global Investors
Crédit Agricole
DeA Capital Real Estate
Fabrica Immobiliare SGR
FFF Asset management
Fortress
Generali Italia
Hines
Incus Capital
Invesco Real Estate
JP Morgan Asset Management
Keys REIM
Kryalos SGR
Mirastar
MDSR Investments
Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Namira SGR
Nuveen
Partners Group
Patrizia Immobilien
PGIM Real Estate
Prelios SGR
Savills Investment Management
Scannell Properties
Sixth Street Partners
Starbucks
Torre SGR
Vestas Investment Management
UniCredit
Unipol Gruppo
Work highlights
- Assisted Fondo BDF with the acquisition from Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Group of the Campasso di Nervia area in Ventimiglia, as well as the subsequent urban redevelopment project.
- Assisted Israeli investment fund MDSR Investments with the acquisition of a portfolio of nine hypermarkets.
- Assisted Patrizia Immobilien in relation to a value-added acquisition from RealStep of a free-standing office building in Milan’s Via Ripamonti.
Italy > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory Tier 2
Legance - Avvocati Associati‘s ‘extremely competent and efficient ‘ financial intermediaries regulation department fields (from both Rome and Milan) specialists in the regulatory aspects of banking, finance and insurance business. The figures to note are highly regarded team head Marco Penna, who ‘has broad knowledge of banking and financial markets regulation‘ and recently promoted partner Marco Romanelli, who specialises in the regulation of banks and financial intermediaries. At counsel level, Giovanna Tassitano advises on the regulation of the banking, insurance and financial markets, while Giuseppe Alessandro is an experienced managing associate. Federico Vezzani was a new arrival in early 2024.Practice head(s):
Marco Penna; Marco Romanelli
Other key lawyers:
Giovanna Tassitano; Giuseppe Alessandro; Alberto Mozzi; Federico Vezzani
Testimonials
‘Extremely competent and efficient in delivering advice.‘
‘Marco Penna has broad knowledge of banking and financial markets regulation, and gives practical advice that is aimed at finding viable solutions.‘
Key clients
Advent International
Apax Partners
Argo Finanziaria
Aviva
Banca Finint
Banca Progetto
Banca Sistema
Banco BPM
BPER Banca
Crédit Agricole CIB
CBRE
Dell
Elliott
Finest
Fortress Investment Group
Mediobanca
Nexi
UniCredit
Work highlights
- Assisted Nexi with the regulatory profiles surrounding an agreement with competitor Nets for the integration of the two groups.
- Assisted Nexi, and its controlling shareholder Mercury UK HoldCo, on the regulatory aspects of the integration between Nexi and SIA.
- Assisted Cboe Global Markets with the recognition in Italy of the markets Cboe Futures Exchange and Cboe Exchange.
Italy > Capital markets: Debt Tier 2
Legance - Avvocati Associati‘s banking department comprises a team that is dedicated to corporate DCM transactions, including the issue of bonds and other financial instruments. Banking, structured finance and DCM specialist, Andrea Giannelli, coordinates the banking and finance group, and Vittorio Pozzi is well known for structured finance matters. Antonio Siciliano‘s experience includes several bond issues, whereas NPL portfolio sale and bond issue expert, Antonio Matino, was recently elevated partner. Roberto Mazzarano advises on structured finance transactions and derivatives. At the more junior end, Matteo Pierotti and Silvia Cecchini are experienced managing associates.Practice head(s):
Andrea Giannelli
Other key lawyers:
Vittorio Pozzi; Antonio Siciliano; Antonio Matino; Roberto Mazzarano; Matteo Pierotti; Silvia Cecchini; Alice Giuliano; Giovanni Nervo
Key clients
2i Rete Gas
Aeroporti di Roma
Agos Ducato
Amundi SGR
ASTM
Banca Finint
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
CheBanca!
Compass Banca
Credito Fondiario
doValue
European Investment Bank
Fortress Investment Group
HERA
Intrum
illimity Bank
ING Bank
Leonardo
Mediobanca – Banca di Credito Finanziario
Mediobanca SGR
Natixis
Nexi
Unipol Gruppo
Quaestio Capital Management SGR
SACE
UniCredit
Work highlights
- Assisted ASTM with its EMTN programme update and the issue of three sustainability-linked bonds under the EMTN programme.
- Assisted Hera with its EMTN programme update, the issue of a sustainability-linked bond under its EMTN programme, and the issue of a third green bond.
- Assisted Agos Ducato with a performing consumer loans transaction.
Italy > Capital markets: Equity Tier 2
Legance - Avvocati Associati‘s Milan-based practice advises domestic and international issuers, underwriters and investors on a range of ECM transactions. Representative work includes acting on IPOs, listings and offerings. The team also has expertise in secondary market offerings, rights offerings, public tender offers, and employee stock offerings. Alberta Figari garnered an international outlook while practicing at Clifford Chance, while Giorgio Vanzanelli is a specialist in IPOs and other equity matters. At counsel level, senior Marzio Ciani acts for issuers and underwriters on ECM transactions, and Stefano Bandini‘s practice also includes ECM work.Practice head(s):
Alberta Figari; Giorgio Vanzanelli
Other key lawyers:
Marco Sagliocca; Marzio Ciani; Stefano Bandini
Testimonials
‘Legance’s ECM department comprises extremely competent professionals.‘
‘One of its main strengths is the in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and needs.‘
‘Giorgio Vanzanelli is a go-to practitioner – an established lawyer, who is always able to provide valid legal advice and find a useful compromise between the company’s needs and market regulations.‘
Key clients
Amplifon
Banca Farmafactoring
BPER
BPM
Caleffi
CNHI
CTI BioPharma Corp
doValue
ENI
Eurotech
FCA
Ferrari
Gabetti
J P Morgan
Kolinpharma
Landi Renzo
Natixis
Snam
Tecma Solutions
Unipol Gruppo
Quarantacinque
CAD IT
Vantea Smart
Zignago Vetro
Work highlights
- Assisted SQ Invest, as cornestone investor, with the listing on Euronext Milan of Industrie De Nora.
- Assisted Landi Renzo with its capital increase.
- Assisted Estrima with the admission to trading of its ordinary shares on Euronext Growth Milan.
Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Legance - Avvocati Associati fields a team with longstanding expertise in big-ticket M&A, public tender offers, investment, private equity and restructuring transactions. The practice has strength in acting for a range of clients, from sports, digital payments and banking companies to those active in transport, energy, real estate and pharmaceuticals. Senior partners Filippo Troisi and Alberto Giampieri are among the market’s most revered names for M&A, divestitures, equity offerings and joint ventures, operating alongside Andrea Sacco Ginevri, who is a key port of call for banks, listed companies and insurance entities involved in significant deals. In addition, Andrea Botti and Federica Pomero both complement their merger, joint venture, disposal and de-merger prowess with knowledge of share purchase, shareholder and investment agreements. Giacomo Gitti  is 'smart'. Counsels Stefano Bandini and Filippo Benintendi have recently supported on numerous standout transactions. Laura Li Donni, who was recently promoted to senior counsel, is also regularly involved in high-profile public and private M&A deals.Other key lawyers:
Filippo Troisi; Alberto Giampieri; Andrea Sacco Ginevri; Andrea Botti; Federica Pomero; Laura Li Donni; Bruno Bartocci; Alberta Figari; Giacomo Gitti; Stefano Bandini; Filippo Benintendi; Sven von Mensenkampff
Testimonials
‘We were supported in a highly professional and responsive manner by Sven von Mensenkampff and further colleagues on an M&A deal involving a German purchaser and an Italian target. We can absolutely recommend this friendly, knowledgeable team.’
‘Sven von Mensenkampff brings with him the insights into German and Italian law and practice. He is frequently active in international settings.’
‘They deeply understand your business and your organization. The project flows with no problem due to misunderstanding, they always know what you need and what kind of help to provide.’
‘For the main part of the project, I’ve been working with Giacomo Gitti: he is the best professional I’ve ever worked with. He is hard worker but smart and very intelligent. He can adapt his deep competences to your need and to the specificity of your business and your actual situation.’
‘Excellent team and a real commitment to the client’s need.’
‘Andrea Sacco Ginevri – Rigorous approach to legal issues and, at the same time, always business oriented, ensuring the best interests of the client. He has a really strong legal background combined with an excellent knowledge of the market.’
Key clients
Abertis Infraestructuras
Acteon
Advent International
Amplifon
Apax Partners
Apollo Global Management
Armònia SGR
AS Roma S.p.A.
Bain Capital
Banca Farmafactoring
Basler AG
Bayer
Blackstone
Bridgepoint
Brystol – Myers Squibb
Bunzl
Cabot Square Capital
Cale Street Partners
Camfin
Canson Capital Partners
CapVest
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Centerbridge
CDP Equity S.p.A.
Change Capital Partners
Charme Capital Partners
CNH Industrial
Coima Res
Costa Crociere (Carnival Group)
Credem Private Equity SGR
CVC
Deutsche Asset Management (formerly Deutsche Alternative Asset Management)
DVR Capital
Emerson Electric
Energean Oil & Gas
F2i SGR
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
First Reserve
Flexitallic Investment Inc.
Fortress Investment Group
Generali Group
GIC Private Limited
Givaudan
Green Arrow Capital SGR
H.I.G.
Intel Corporation Italia
International and Italian banks (i.e.: Banca Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena, BNP Paribas / BNL, BPER Banca, BPM, Intesa Sanpaolo / Banca IMI, Iccrea Banca, Mediobanca, UniCredit, HSBC, Banca europea per gli investimenti, Bank Of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, ING Bank N.V., J.P. Morgan, Natixis, Société Générale)
Invitalia
IPI Partners
IWG plc
JSW Steel
Krones Group
Lanxess AG
Lone Star
Macquarie Asset Management
Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd.
MBDA Italia
Mediaset
Mindful Capital Partners (formerly Mandarin Capital Partners)
Mondadori
Neuberger Berman
Nexi
Oaktree Capital Management
Percassi Group (Atalanta)
Permira
Permobil AB
PetrolValves
Proa Capital
Reale Mutua
RedBird Capital Partners Management LLC
Schaeffler Group
Schott AG
SITA
Sky
Sonatrach
Sonnedix
STMicroelectronics
Swisscom
The Friedkin Group
Tower Research Capital
Trumpf Group
Unipol
VAM Investments
Varde
York Capital Management
Work highlights
- Assistance to Blackstone in the launch, with Edizione, of a voluntary tender offer for the shares of Atlantia, a company listed on Euronext Milan operating in the motorway and airport infrastructure sector.
- Assistance to CNH Industrial in the demerger and listing of Iveco Group N.V. on Euronext Milan.
- Assistance to CDP Equity S.p.A. in the context of the exit of Enel from the shareholding structure of Open Fiber, through the sale of 40% of the share capital to Macquarie Asset Management and the remaining 10% to CDP Equity, which increased its stake to 60%.
Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Legance - Avvocati Associati‘s dispute resolution department boasts an impressive client base, both domestic and international, spanning across a myriad of such as energy, financial services, maritime and aviation, IP, healthcare and life sciences. The team is led by commercial and corporate litigators and arbitrators Stefano Parlatore and Daniele Geronzi, and enjoys substantial experience in the field of commercial and banking disputes, as well as M&A-related litigation. National and international arbitration mandates, in particular commercial and investor-state proceedings, complete the practice’s offering.Practice head(s):
Stefano Parlatore; Daniele Geronzi
Other key lawyers:
Daria Pastore; Cecilia Carrara; Marialuisa Garavelli
Testimonials
‘We had the opportunity to work with Legance in a specific a difficult field: Anti-Trust and unfair competition. Legance and its partners demonstrated outstanding capability and skills in such field. This legal sector is subject to ongoing changes due to the modification of rules. Legance has been always been up-to-date. Being a very sensitive sector, privacy and confidentiality represent a must. Legance confirmed such qualities.’
‘They are highly competent, professional, but at the same time always available, open to discussion, ready to listen to the needs of the customer, who never feels neglected. They are effective and tireless. In particular, I find that Avv. Daniele Geronzi, with whom I have the most frequent contacts, be brilliant. A guarantee of high quality of service and an enviable track record of successes.’
‘Top tier approach, innovative firm whose ambition is to provide the client with full-service assistance. During the past 12 months we have worked alongside Legance in the context of major international restructuring transactions, involving both litigation matters as well as corporate finance and energy profiles. In particular, Legance provided our group (based in Luxembourg, Italy, Singapore and Hong Kong) with a full-service assistance for the management of our contentious and transactional matters related to renewable energy assets.’
‘Daria Pastore is a brilliant lawyer, very clear and reliable. A joy to work with!’
‘The litigation team is very well structured and divided by specific expertise. It can also rely on the cooperation of the firm’s other practice areas, which cover substantially all areas of business law. Legance’s litigation team is in my opinion one of the best in the market, if not the best overall.’
‘I would certainly like to mention Daniele Geronzi as a stand out partner. Daniele is an excellent and brilliant litigator, able to present the best solutions to the client quickly. He is able to combine a deep knowledge of the law with the client’s business needs. He is efficient, fast thinking and very knowledgeable. He has extensive litigation experience, which enables him to achieve the best result in every situation.’
‘Technical competence, knowledge of the market, plurality of competences, availability.’
Key clients
AerCap
Alibaba Group
Amplifon
Aveleos S.A. (RENOVA GROUP)
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A.
Banca Popolare di Milano S.p.A.
Banco Santander
Bank of China
Barclays Italia
Barclays PLC
Banca Nazionale del Lavoro
BNP Paribas REIM Italy SGR
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
Borealis AG
Disney Italia
British American Tobacco
Carnival Cruise Line
CNH Industrial
Costa Crociere
Credit Suisse
Dedalus S.p.A.
Dexia
ENPAPI
Energreen Investment SARL
FCA
Free energia
GE Capital
Gruppo Poste Italiane
Gruppo Unipol
Gucci
Henkel Italia S.r.l.
Impresa Pizzarotti & C. S.p.A.
Intesa SanPaolo/Banca IMI
Leonardo
Mercitalia
MPS – Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A.
Parma Calcio 1913 S.r.l.
Philips
Republic of Kazakhstan
Riello
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants
Actial Farmaceutica
Tecnimont
Total
Twenty Century Fox
UBS
UniCredit
Vianini S.p.A.
Sogem srl
Iliad Italia S.p.A.
ASM Voghera SPA
CBL Insurance Europe DAC
Eurostazioni S.p.A.
Cellularline S.p.A.
Obrasco’n Huarte Lain SA
Work highlights
- Assistance to Barclays Bank PLC pertaining to a legal action brought by Fondazione against its former management and several banks, with regard to alleged damages suffered as a consequence of an alleged violation of the 20% debt/capital ratio provided by Fondazione’s by-laws, due to the conclusion of a loan agreement, aiming at financing a capital increase of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena.
- Assistance to Vianini Lavori in two different jurisdiction proceedings (regolamento di giurisdizione) before the Supreme Court of Cassation which declared the Italian jurisdiction in a dispute about a counter-guarantee.
- Appointment for emergency arbitraton provided in an ICC Emergency Arbitration (seated in Madrid, Spain) between three Spanish companies, concerning the enforcement of a first-demand guarantee provided in relation to an EPC Agreement.
Italy > Industry focus: Retail Tier 2
The retail department at Legance - Avvocati Associati is part of the firm's multidisciplinary real estate group. Gabriele Capecchi is experienced in the real estate sector and jointly leads the group with Giuseppe Abbruzzese, who is proficient in administrative law matters. Alberto Giampieri assists corporate clients with M&A transactions in the domestic market.Practice head(s):
Gabriele Capecchi; Giuseppe Abbruzzese
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Responsiveness and flexibility are the features that we as clients value the most and Legance always met our expectations.’
‘The team showed a good understanding of the business and of the related commercial needs providing out-of-the-box solutions.’
‘People really make the difference when it comes to every kind of business, including legal services. In the end, the ability to create a human connection ensures fluent communication and a profitable cooperation.’
‘We have been assisted by different teams and each of them was brilliant, they are fully committed to the job and yet capable of creating a nice working environment.’
‘The Legance team in the retail sector is professional with a high knowledge of the sector.’
Key clients
Batipart
Borletti Group
Kryalos SGR
Starbucks
Unipol Gruppo S.p.A.
OVS S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Assisted UniCredit in the context of an exit, involving the transfer of 32.5% shareholding held by UniCredit in the share capital of La Villata S.p.A., a real estate company of the Esselunga Group that owns over 80 assets used by Esselunga as large-scale distribution stores.
- Assisted the Israeli investment fund MDSR Investments with acquiring a portfolio of nine hypermarkets.
- Assisted Gucci with the opening of the new temporary store in via Bigli, Milan.
Italy > Private equity Tier 2
Legance - Avvocati Associati fields a team of lawyers well-equipped to support private equity and sovereign wealth funds, corporations and financial conglomerates involved in a wealth of big-ticket transactions. The practice, which is also noted for its fund formation work, is distinctly well-versed in the sports and digital payments sectors, among others, and is home to Filippo Troisi, one of the market’s leading names for M&A, divestitures, equity offerings and joint ventures. Alberto Giampieri is likewise reputed as a stellar dealmaker, acting on all-manner of deals, including spin-offs, for multinationals, investment banks and global financial institutions.Practice head(s):
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Other key lawyers:
Filippo Troisi; Alberto Giampieri; Piero Venturini; Marco Gubitosi; Andrea Botti; Marco Sagliocca; Bruno Bartocci
Testimonials
‘Good team’
‘I worked with Bruno Bartocci. He has a wealth of experience which is very useful.’
Key clients
Advent International
Apax Partners
Apollo Global Management
Ares Life Sciences
Armònia SGR
Bain Capital
Blackstone
Bridgepoint
Cabot Square Capital
CDP Equity S.p.A
Cale Street Partners
Canson Capital Partners
CapVest
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Centerbridge
Change Capital Partners
Charme Capital Partners SGR
Clessidra
Credem Private Equity SGR
CVC Capital Partners
DWS
Entangled Capital SGR
European Investment Bank
European Investment Fund
F2i SGR
First Reserve
Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR
Fortress Investment Group
GIC Private Limited
Green Arrow Capital SGR
H.I.G.
Invitalia
IPI Partners
Lone Star
Made in Italy Fund (Quadrivio & Pambianco)
Mandarin Capital Partners
Neuberger Berman
Oaktree Capital
Óskare Capital Fund
Partners Group
Permira
ProA Capital
Progressio SGR
RedBird Capital Partners Management LLC
Tikehau Investment Management
Varde
York Capital Management
Work highlights
- Assistance to Blackstone in the launch, with Edizione, of a voluntary tender offer for the shares of Atlantia, a company listed on Euronext Milan operating in the motorway and airport infrastructure area.
- Assistance to CDP Equity S.p.A. in the context of the exit of Enel from the shareholding structure of Open Fiber, through the sale of 40% of the share capital to Macquarie Asset Management and the remaining 10% to CDP Equity, which increased its stake to 60%.
- Assistance to CVC Capital Partners in the acquisition of 100% of Multiversity, the owner of Italy’s largest online university, Universitá Telematica Pegaso, as well as Mercatorum University.
Italy > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
Legance - Avvocati Associati offers ‘very reliable’ advice to financial institutions and investment funds regarding distressed M&A transactions and debt restructuring agreements. The insolvency and restructuring team, through its constant interaction with the M&A and capital markets departments, provides extensive expertise on matters ranging from bankruptcy litigation to moratorium requests. Rome-based senior partner, Alberto Giampieri, has in-depth experience in assisting multinationals with divestitures and joint ventures. In the Milan office, Daniele Geronzi specialises in representing companies in extraordinary administration, and the team has been strengthened by the arrival of Filippo Chiodini in December 2022, bringing 15 years’ experience in domestic and cross-border restructuring transactions.Practice head(s):
Alberto Giampieri; Giandomenico Ciaramella; Luca Autuori; Iacopo Fontana; Stefano Parlatore; Daniele Geronzi
Other key lawyers:
Mario Junior Mazzotta
Testimonials
‘The team is well known on the market and it already worked on many files for the client. They are in my opinion very reliable, professional, widely available at any time, expert of their matters (restructuring solutions and insolvency procedures, including litigations on same matters). The relationship with the client is ongoing with satisfaction and a good empathy, to my knowledge.’
‘I mention in particular Daniele Geronzi and the team are specialists in bankruptcy law and procedures. They are reliable, constantly available for any support and discussion, they always meet the deadlines.’
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Work highlights
Italy > Tax Tier 2
Legance - Avvocati Associati’s practice consistently advises on the tax aspects of domestic and international transactions. It is particularly noted for its expertise in tax matters relating to real estate, project finance, fashion, luxury goods, financial institutions, and investment funds. The team is co-led by Marco Graziani, ’a leading tax partner in the Italian market‘, and Claudia Gregori, who routinely structures M&A, private equity and financing transactions. Experienced practitioners at senior counsel level are Francesco Di Bari and the recently promoted Gabriella Geatti. In June 2023, the team was bolstered by the arrival of Andrea Silvestri, Giulio Mazzotti and Matteo Fanni from BonelliErede. Since publication, Luca Dal Cerro left the firm.Practice head(s):
Marco Graziani; Claudia Gregori
Other key lawyers:
Francesco Di Bari; Gabriella Geatti; Davide Nespolino; Riccardo Petrelli; Andrea Silvestri; Giulio Mazzotti; Matteo Fanni
Testimonials
‘A great team, with partners who are always available and present during meetings and calls.‘
‘Always available to discuss the big picture in order to understand the perfect solution or solutions to fit clients’ needs’ perfectly.‘
‘The tax practice is very strong, providing sound technical guidance alongside practical, commercial advice.‘
‘Competent, reactive, professional and knowledgeable.‘
‘Availability, competence, cross-sector knowledge, team work among partners, and a strong network.‘
‘Marco Graziani is a leading tax lawyer in the Italian market, and is able to draw on a lot of experience across a wide range of matters. He is a very valuable resource to clients, and is always able and willing to offer a lot of commercial and technical insight.‘
‘Marco Graziani has deep and detailed knowledge of Italian tax law.‘
‘Marco Graziani always looks for a solution that is not only clear from a legal perspective, but which can also be implemented. This entrepreneurial spirit stands out.‘
Key clients
Altarea Cogedim
AXA Insurance Group
Aviva Investors
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
BNP Paribas
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Chequers Capital Partenaires
CBRE Global Investors
EF Solare Group
ENEL Group
ENI Group
Eurazeo
F2i
Ferragamo Group
Fortress
Goldman Sachs
Hayfin Capital management
Incus Capital
ING Group
Intermediate Capital Group
Intesa Group
Neuberger Berman
Savills Investment Management
Partners Group
Denso Group
Moncada Group
Rhea Vendors Group
Tikehau Capital
Texas Pacific Group
Sixth Street Partners
Schroder Adveq
Lombard Odier
Vestas Asset Management
Westfield Unibail Rodamco
Wisequity
GIC
IPI Partners
Invel Real Estate Management
Quadrivio Group
Wolford
Zouk Capital Group
Italy > Compliance Tier 3
Legance - Avvocati Associati‘s multidisciplinary practice advises on regulatory compliance, AML issues, anti-corruption legislation, Decree 231, and banking and insurance compliance. Andrea Fedi is experienced in compliance, privacy and anti-bribery; Marco Penna focuses on AML work, as well as the drafting procedures for banking and financial services; and Niccolò Bertolini Clerici‘s expertise includes Decree 231-related criminal proceedings. Other key advisers are general counsel Valentina Masi and senior associate Giuseppe Todaro.Practice head(s):
Andrea Fedi; Marco Penna; Niccolò Bertolini Clerici
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Apax Partners
Banco di Sardegna
Bottega Veneta
Brioni
Cubico Sustainable Investment
Nexy Payment
Nuovo Pignone
Vedrai
Stasher
Straumann
Walt Disney
Work highlights
- Assisted Credito Fondiario with the set-up of an Italian asset management company (in the context of the reorganisation of Credito Fondiario Banking Group).
Italy > Data privacy and data protection Tier 3
The team at Legance - Avvocati Associati handles the full array of issues pertaining to privacy and data protection-related matters. The team handles data protection litigation, GDPR issues, as well as advising on the legal aspects concerning the design of new technologies; it also assists financial institutions with the data protection aspects of credit collection. Andrea Fedi has considerable experience in compliance, privacy and anti-bribery issues, with Lucio Scudiero also a name to note.Practice head(s):
Andrea Fedi
Other key lawyers:
Lucio Scudiero
Testimonials
‘Exceptional experience in data protection.’
‘Lucio Scudiero has outstanding knowledge of our business.’
‘Legance’s practice is well resourced and balanced. The team has the right mix of seniorities and is always able to deliver on time and effective advice. They know the intricacies of our complex organisation.’
‘The team effectively liaises with other colleagues and practices as necessary, thus providing a high quality cross-sectoral advice which is well appreciated by our company.’
‘Lucio Scudiero leads the team, he is already a veteran in the field with a strong commercial orientation and a wide knowledge of the law and its practice in different contexts. He has good relationships with the community of privacy professionals.’
‘The personal and professional skills of Lucio Scudiero as well as all other consultants and partners from Legance are very high and much appreciated.’
Key clients
Aon
Apax Partners
Bottega Veneta
Bristol-Myers Squibb S.R.L.
Do It Now Group
Ferriera Valsider
Generali Business Solutions
Grimaldi Group
Interactive Advertising Bureau Italia – Iab
Miroglio S.p.A.
Nuovo Pignone International
PetrolValves
Stasher
Just Eat Italy
Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele
Italy > EU and competition law Tier 3
Legance - Avvocati Associati is sought out for its merger-related experience before the EU Commission and Italian Competition Authority. The practice also assists with cartel and abuse of dominance-related investigations, along with litigation surrounding unfair commercial practices and advertising. Vito Auricchio is ‘very talented‘, and counsel Guendalina Catti De Gasperi focuses on European and Italian competition law. Fellow counsel Jacopo Figus Diaz recently joined from Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton. Pietro Merlino was a new arrival from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe in November 2023.Practice head(s):
Vito Auricchio
Other key lawyers:
Guendalina Catti De Gasperi; Valerio Mosca; Jacopo Figus Diaz; Pietro Merlino
Testimonials
‘Brilliant and always available. High standards of service both in antitrust and merger control.’
‘Excellent balance between technical and legal capabilities and pragmatism.’
‘Vito Auricchio is to be applauded for his remarkable skills – he is very talented.’
Key clients
Nexi
2i Rete Gas
Iliad
Penny Market (Rewe Group)
Huawei
Campari
Golden Goose
Auchan
H.I.G.
Parmalat/Lactalis
Volvo Trucks
Work highlights
- Assisted Nexi with the filing in Italy, Germany, Austria and Poland of the merger with SIA.
- Assisted Iliad Italia (as intervening party) in relation to proceedings before the Italian Competition Authority, which concern the potential anti-competitive effects of an agreement between TIM and DAZN for the distribution of DAZN’s content.
- Assisted Nexi (as intervener) with an abuse of dominance investigation against Mastercard.
Italy > Industry focus: Food Tier 3
The food law department at Legance - Avvocati Associati is highly experienced in authorisation procedures, handling issues before the food and health authorities. The team has also been engaged in transactional matters concerning the production, distribution and sale of food and wine. Alessandra Palatini assists food producers with domestic and European legislation compliance. Since publication, Paolo Marzano left the firm.Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Antonello Colonna S.r.l.
Consorzio Vini DOC Salaparuta
Foodspring Gmbh
Mars
Mezzacorona S.c.a.
Niko Romito Group
Italy > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 3
Legance - Avvocati Associati advises life sciences and healthcare clients, including hospitals, and pharmaceutical and biotechnology organisations. Key areas of expertise include R&D work, healthcare facilities and digital health, and pharmaceutical law and medical equipment. The team also advises on life sciences and healthcare-related national and cross-border M&A. Giovanni Nardulli is a renowned international transactions specialist, while Filippo Pacciani focuses on administrative law. Environmental law expert Antonella Capria recently joined from Gianni & Origoni.Practice head(s):
Giovanni Nardulli
Other key lawyers:
Filippo Pacciani; Antonella Capria; Monica Riva; Lorenzo Gentiloni Silveri; Ada Esposito; Lucio Scudiero; Pietro Merlino
Testimonials
‘Strong knowledge of the dynamics and rules of the healthcare sector.‘
‘Legance’s team deals with all the issues in an outstanding way.‘
‘Lorenzo Gentiloni Silveri is an outstanding lawyer with a wide range of abilities. His work is always done very quickly but is always precise.‘
Key clients
Agilent Technologies
Allergy Therapeutics
Amplifon
Avizor International
Charme Capital Partners
CDP Venture Capital
CVC
DAI Optical
de Goetzen
DWS
Entangled Capital
Errant Gene Therapeutics
Eusphera
Farmavox
GB Pharma
Gemmo
Gruppo San Donato
Gruppo Villa Maria
Haemonetics
Hippocrates Holding
Hyris
IHG – Italian Hospital Group
Implant Protesis Dental 2004
Italsalute
IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi
IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
IRCCS Policlinico San Donato
Kolinpharma
KOS Group
KCAS Bioanalytical Services
MPilo
MSD Italia
Natural Point
Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics
NPS Pharmaceuticals
Nutrilinea
RiverForce Partners
Sarepta Therapeutics
Teva Italia
TRUMPF Lasertechnik
UGA Nutraceuticals
Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele
Work highlights
- Assisted Essetifin with the acquisition of biopharmaceutical company Exelead by Merck.
- Assisted Banco BPM and Banca Nazionale del Lavoro with the financing for the acquisition of Mipharm, which produces drugs for third parties, by Alto Capital IV.
- Assisted KCAS with the acquisition of FlowMetric and FlowMetric Europe, a provider of flow cytometry and cellular testing R&D services.
Italy > Industry focus: TMT Tier 4
The department at Legance - Avvocati Associati assists clients with antitrust, e-commerce and mobile payment mandates and also provides day-to-day assistance to media companies, broadcasters and service providers. The practice also aids clients in proceedings involving the Italian Competition Authority for possible infringement of rules on unfair commercial practices. Valerio Mosca leads the team and advises electronic communications, among other clients, on a spectrum of regulatory matters.Practice head(s):
Valerio Mosca
Key clients
Alibaba Group
Apax Partners
Apollo Management, L.P.
Basler AG
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
DWS
Fastweb S.p.A.
GSO Capital Partners (The Blackstone Group)
Iliad Italia S.p.A.
Nexi and Mercury UK HoldCo Limited
Postepay S.p.A. (former Poste Mobile S.p.A.)
RedBird Capital Partners Management LLC
Work highlights
- Assisted Nexi and its controlling shareholder Mercury UK HoldCo in the context of both the acquisition of Nets and the subsequent integration between Nexi and SIA through merger by way of incorporation of the latter into Nexi.
- Assisted RedBird Capital Partners Management LLC with the analysis of regulatory and television rights issues relating to the acquisition of AC Milan from the Elliott Fund.
- Assisted CDP with an M&A deal with Macquarie for the joint control over Open Fiber S.p.A.; CDP will acquire 60% of Open Fiber and Macquarie will acquire 40%.
Italy > Intellectual property Tier 4
The Legance - Avvocati Associati IP department advises on intellectual and industrial property rights across the fashion, banking and pharmaceutical industries. Monica Riva heads the team, bringing in-depth experience in contentious and non-contentious matters, including trade mark and patent issues. Jacopo Gaffer specialises in the protection of brands and design. Since publication, Paolo Marzano left the firm.Practice head(s):
Monica Riva
Other key lawyers:
Jacopo Graffer; Gabriella Rubino; Gianpaolo Locurto
Testimonials
‘Legance Law firm offers a wide range of professional legal advisors with the highest expertise.’
Key clients
3D PRODUZIONI
Allitude S.p.A. former Phoenix Informatica Bancaria S.p.A.
Alviero Martini
Amplifon S.p.A.
Arvedi Group
Assicura Agenzia S.r.l.
Avia International
Baxter S.r.l.
Camst S.p.A.
Careermap4me S.r.l.
C.M.T. Compagnia Manifatture Tessili S.r.l. (Camomilla Italia)
Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) of the European Parliament
Consorzio Volontario di tutela vini doc Salaparuta et al.
Dai Optical S.r.l
Elie Saab
Emerson Electric
Eon Reality Italia Srl
Eusphera S.R.L.
Europa Investimenti
GB Pharma Spa
Gioelleria Luigi Verga
Gruppo Italcer
Guardian News & Media Ltd
Hearst Magazines S.r.l.
Hippocrates Holding Spa
Iliad S.p.A.
Interactive Advertising Bureau Italia – Iab
Mariotti
Marino Bus
Mezzacorona S.c.a.
Molteni and Unifor
MyInvenio s.r.l.
Nexi
Ne.me.s.ys
Niko Romito
Nosio S.p.a.
OCS Spa
Ostinelli Seta
Quadrivio – Made in Italy Fund
Riva Del Garda Fierecongressi S.p.A.
Rock Jam Production
Uga Nutraceutical S.r.l.
Work highlights
Legance - Avvocati Associati > Firm Profile
The firm: Legance is an independent law firm with offices in Milan, Rome and London.
Founded in 2007 by a group of acclaimed partners, Legance distinguishes itself in the legal market as a point of reference for both clients and institutions.
It is no coincidence that the name Legance recalls unity and excellence, principles that were at the forefront in the foundation of the firm.
Independent, dynamic, international and institutional are the qualities that most characterise the strength of the firm and have contributed to it becoming a leader in the legal market.
In 2007 there were 84 lawyers at Legance, currently there are over 370.
The value of the group is regarded as a pillar that amplifies each individual’s qualities and skills, the constant attention to clients, the careful evaluation of business objectives and an unconventional approach capable of anticipating legal requirements, 24 hour availability have contributed to establish Legance as a recognised leader in domestic and international markets.
Due to its outstanding international approach Legance can support clients over several geographical areas, and can organise and coordinate multi-jurisdictional teams whenever required.
Areas of practice: Legance has a diverse and extensive practice covering the following areas: administrative law; banking and finance; compliance; corporate finance; data protection; debt capital markets; dispute resolution; employment and industrial relations; energy, project and infrastructure; environmental law; equity capital markets; ESG and Impact, EU, antitrust and regulation; financial intermediaries regulations; food law; insurance law; intellectual property; investment funds; life sciences & healthcare; non performing loans; real estate; restructuring and insolvency; shipping, aviation and transportation; tax law; telecommunications, media and technology; white-collar crimes.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate finance | Filippo Troisi | ftroisi@legance.it | |
Corporate finance | Bruno Bartocci | bbartocci@legance.it | |
Banking and finance | Andrea Giannelli | agiannelli@legance.it | |
Energy & Infrastructure | Monica Colombera | mcolombera@legance.it | |
Energy & Infrastructure | Filippo Ruffato | fruffato@legance.it | |
Debt capital markets | Andrea Giannelli | agiannelli@legance.it | |
Equity capital markets | Giorgio Vanzanelli | gvanzanelli@legance.it | |
Equity capital markets | Marzio Ciani | mciani@legance.it | |
Financial intermediaries regulation | Andrea Giannelli | agiannelli@legance.it | |
Financial intermediaries regulation | Marco Penna | mpenna@legance.it | |
Investment funds | Enzo Schiavello | eschiavello@legance.it | |
Investment funds | Barbara Sancisi | bsancisi@legance.it | |
Dispute resolution | Stefano Parlatore | sparlatore@legance.it | |
Dispute resolution | Daniele Geronzi | dgeronzi@legance.it | |
Restructuring and insolvency | Giandomenico Ciaramella | gciaramella@legance.it | |
Restructuring and insolvency | Luca Autuori | lautuori@legance.it | |
EU, antitrust and regulation | Vito Auricchio | vauricchio@legance.it | |
Labour and employment | Alberto Maggi | amaggi@legance.it | |
Labour and employment | Tommaso Li Bassi | tlibassi@legance.it | |
Tax | Marco Graziani | mgraziani@legance.it | |
Tax | Claudia Gregori | cgregori@legance.it | |
Administrative law | Filippo Pacciani | fpacciani@legance.it | |
Administrative law | Alessandro Botto | abotto@legance.it | |
Real estate | Gabriele Capecchi | gcapecchi@legance.it | |
Real estate | Giuseppe Abbruzzese | gabbruzzese@legance.it | |
Compliance | Andrea Fedi | afedi@legance.it | |
Shipping, aviation and transportation | Claudia Gregori | cgregori@legance.it | |
Shipping, aviation and transportation | Iacopo Fontana | ifontana@legance.it | |
Telecommunications, media and technology | Valerio Mosca | vmosca@legance.it | |
Insurance | Gian Paolo Tagariello | gtagariello@legance.it | |
Energy & Infrastructure | Giovanni Scirocco | gscirocco@legance.it | |
Administrative law/Energy | Cristina Martorana | cmartorana@legance.it | |
Energy & Infrastructure | Simone Ambrogi | sambrogi@legance.it | |
Energy & Infrastructure | Antonio Palazzolo | apalazzolo@legance.it | |
Life Sciences & Healthcare | Giovanni Nardulli (Corporate Finance) | gnardulli@legance.it | |
Life Sciences & Healthcare | Filippo Pacciani (Administrative Law) | fpacciani@legance.it | |
Intellectual property | Monica Riva | mriva@legance.it | |
ESG and Impact | Roberto Randazzo | rrandazzo@legance.it | |
Environmental law/Food law | Antonella Capria | acapria@legance.it | |
Food law | Alessandra Palatini | apalatini@legance.it |
Lawyer Profiles
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 353 in this country : 221Languages
Chinese English French German Italian Portuguese Russian Spanish Greek HungarianOther
Other offices : London Other offices : RomeDiversity
Legance is an equal opportunity business and adopts a Code of Ethics which embraces the principle of non-discrimination in any form and it is particularly active in the support of important initiatives and associations, focused on respecting and safeguarding diversity and, in particular, the growth of women’s leadership.
The Firm has foreseen and adopted guidelines in favour of diversity especially within its policies, in order to protect the role of professionals with parental responsibilities. There is no foreclosure for LGBTQIA+ professionals and no mapping is made for privacy reasons even with those who have expressed their orientation.
As far as raising awareness policies are concerned, no policy has been adopted to date, since there is a feeling of deep respect for all individuals.
With regards to access to professional and staff positions, as well as in its remuneration policy and career progression, Legance does not discriminate in any way on the basis of gender, sexual orientation or any other discriminating factor, basing its decisions entirely on the evaluation of commitment and overall working skills.
In 2022, 45% of professionals are women.
Legance has also organised several initiatives to foster diversity values and to raise awareness.
- Administrative and public law
- Banking and finance: Borrower side
- Banking and finance: lender or arranger side
- Employment
- Industry focus: Energy
- Investment funds
- Real estate and construction
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- Banking and finance: Bank regulatory
- Capital markets: Debt
- Capital markets: Equity
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- Industry focus: Retail
- Private equity
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Tax