Gitti and Partners > Rome, Italy > Firm Profile

Gitti and Partners
Via dei Caprettari
70 – 00186 Roma
Italy

Italy > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 2

Gitti and Partners centres IP and regulatory work within its healthcare and life sciences practices. In addition, the firm functions as a one-stop-shop for its clients, assisting with corporate and M&A, commercial, data protection, administrative, employment and litigation matters. Its clients include domestic and international corporations with interests inside Italy. Paola Sangiovanni is the lead for life sciences with a focus on commercial, corporate and regulatory matters, including acquisitions, licence agreements and the drafting and negotiation of contracts. Flavio Monfrini  is a key team member, advising life sciences and new technology clients on corporate and commercial law and regulatory issues.

Practice head(s):

Paola Sangiovanni

Other key lawyers:

Flavio Monfrini

Testimonials

‘Great professionalism, preparation in every legal area and professional conduct based on profound ethics and attention to customer needs.’

‘Paola Sangiovanni has great preparation and professionalism as well as a profound capacity for mediation and humanity.’

‘The team is always helpful and professional. You can count on many professionals who specialize in every subject of business.’

‘They are truly experts in the industry and their partnership style has made them indispensable.’

‘They are so far ahead of their competitors that we genuinely struggle to differentiate between the also-rans to decide who would be runner up.’

‘Very well integrated and complementary team.’

‘Highly dedicated, competent and capable to tailor a highly professional and personalized relationship with the client.’

‘Paola Sangiovanni has a remarkable breadth of expertise that she uses to respond quickly, practically, and precisely to all our inquiries.’

Key clients

Nihon Kohden

Albireo Pharma Inc.

Emergent Biosolutions Inc.

Huvant S.r.l.

Work highlights

  • Assisting Albireo Pharma and Emergent Biosolutions in the corporate transactions resulting in the sale of their business.
  • Litigating high profile cases against the Ministry of Health, Italian regions and the Italian Data Protection Authority on behalf of Artivion, Stago and Medtronic.
  • Assessing complex regulatory questions for Haemopharm Biofluids (Mozarc), Novartis, 3M Health Care, AirLiquide, Goodwin Procter, Shionogi and the fund Clessidra.

Italy > Capital markets: Equity Tier 4

Gitti and Partners' Milan team is experienced in the issuance, placement and underwriting of equity instruments. The group is led by public offering and private placement specialist Vincenzo Armenio, who assists with financial instrument placement transactions both in Italy and abroad. Partner Gregorio Gitti is also a key figure.

Practice head(s):

Vincenzo Armenio

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

Great relationships with clients.

Key clients

Redfish Longterm Capital S.p.A.

Erredue S.p.A.

Iniziative Bresciane S.p.A.

Igeamed S.p.A.

Class Editori S.p.A.

Banca Profilo S.p.A.

Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 4

Italy > Private equity Tier 4

Co-led by Gregorio Gitti, Vincenzo Giannantonio and Stefano RoncoroniGitti and Partners' private equity practice advises on the entire buy-out process, from acquisition stages to financings, and the management of post-closing activities. The team also assists with minority and majority shareholder relationships, add-on processes, and exits through sales and listings.

Practice head(s):

Gregorio Gitti; Vincenzo Giannantonio; Stefano Roncoroni

Other key lawyers:

Giacomo Pansolli; Daniele Cusumano; Jessica Fiorani

Testimonials

‘Gitti’s private equity team has become a very strong reference point in Italy, thanks to the involvement of its most senior partners in all aspects of a transaction.’

‘Strong knowledge in many sectors, which is very valuable.’

‘Competency and speed of action.’

‘Competency, empathy and flexibility.’

‘Sharp legal advice, clever, and seamless functioning of the deal team.’

‘A pragmatic and flexible approach to the client, as well as other advisors and the counterparty. They have a unique approach, especially with entrepreneurs (particularly on the sell-side) that trust them so much.’

‘Vincenzo Giannantonio stands out for his down-to-earth and pragmatic approach to the most sensitive topics.’

‘Stefano Roncoroni and Jessica Fiorani deliver sharp legal advice with creativity, which is instrumental to solving negotiating deadlocks.’

Key clients

Alcedo SGR

Bencis Capital

Capital Dynamics

CapZa

Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Venture Capital

Cerea Partners

Cinven

Cleon Capital

Clessidra

Credem Private Equity

Dea Capital

Five Arrows

Fondo Italiano d’Investimento

Hivest Capital Partners

Indigo Capital Partners

Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)

Invitalia

JB Capital

Neuberger Berman

Neva

Orienta Capital Partners

Unigrains

Work highlights

  • Assisted French private equity sponsor Unigrains with the sale to Peninsula Capital (through its portfolio company ISEM) of the entire share capital of Industrial Pack.
  • Assisted private equity sponsors Neuberger Berman and Unigrains Developpement with the sale to Eurizon of the entire share capital of Trasporti Romagna.
  • Assisted Fondo Italiano d’Investimento (in consortium with Armonia SGR) with the purchase of Quick.

Italy > Administrative and public law Tier 5

A wide range of multinational corporations, investment funds, public administrations as well as small and medium-sized companies routinely turn to Gitti and Partners for advice on due diligence pertaining to authorisations, environmental law, construction, town planning, public services and health. The team is especially strong in the field of M&A and corporate acquisitions including offices, industrial, residential and student accommodation, as well as healthcare residences. Head of the team Laura Sommaruga is noted for her expertise in construction and urban planning, where she regularly assists public administrations and national and international clients in judicial and extrajudicial proceedings, while Federico Iasinelli frequently appears before the Administrative Judge and the Ordinary Judge.

Practice head(s):

Laura Sommaruga

Other key lawyers:

Federico Iasinelli

Testimonials

‘The team of Studio Gitti & Partners comprises a team of excellent professionals specialised in each subject. Compared to other law firms, one has the perception of being accompanied and supported in each case, knowing that every detail has been carefully examined by the team.’

‘Professionalism and helpfulness are the main qualities that characterise the people at the firm with whom I interface. Whenever there is an urgent matter to be dealt with, I am sure to receive a prompt and clear response from the team, despite their busy schedules.’

‘Great knowledge of administrative law issues in relation to real estate transactions.’

‘Laura Sommaruga and her team stand out for their specific skills, clarity of presentation and completeness of the information provided, willingness to explain very specific issues in a clear and understandable way in order to achieve the purpose of the operation.’

‘Commercially competitive and great value. Extremely flexible arrangements with their clients. Deep experience and knowledge of the law. They push for their clients to be protected contractually and practically, always taking into consideration what is accepted in the market.’

‘Laura Sommaruga has a deep knowledge of the law and regulations and is always up-to-date with such regulations and requirements. We deeply value her opinion on complex issues, which often are not clear and require an expert view.’

Key clients

Randstad Italia S.p.A.

Agrifarma S.p.A.

Gruppo Zago S.r.l.

FLE Italia Sicaf S.p.A.

Cooperativa Barcaioli Porto Venere

The Boston Consulting Group S.r.l.

Comune di Trezzano sul Naviglio

Jotec S.r.l.

NAMIRA S.G.R.p.a.

AXA Investment Managers

iAM Capital Group LTD

Bayview Italia S.r.l.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Italy) S.r.l.

Spacelabs Healthcare S.r.l.

Stago Italia S.r.l.

Società Chimica Bussi S.p.A.

Area Sud Milano S.p.a.

Fina Cosimo S.r.l.

Work highlights

  • Assisted AXA INVESTMENT MANAGERS in the M&A and real estate operation aimed at the acquisition of several properties.
  • Represented the Randstad Group on several projects, dealing with the various authorisation profiles and the relations with various bodies.
  • Advised Agrifarma on several legal issues, including with regard to the different sales stores throughout Italy under the “Arcaplanet” brand.

Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 5

Gitti and Partners is well versed in assisting domestic and foreign clients in a wide range of real estate matters, including the acquisition, sale and management of property portfolios and assets. Managing partner Stefano Roncoroni has broad experience in real estate transactions and co-heads the practice alongside Carlo Andrea Bruno, who is experienced in land development and urban planning, among other matters.

Practice head(s):

Stefano Roncoroni; Carlo Andrea Bruno

Testimonials

‘The team is well structured. Right seniority mix.’

‘Pragmatic and constructive approach.’

‘Gitti and Partners’ team possesses a distinct set of qualities that render it exceptionally unique and appealing to potential clients seeking legal services, in particular in the real estate sector.’

‘The team collaborates seamlessly, leveraging their diverse perspectives to formulate interesting legal strategies. This collaborative approach frequently yields innovative solutions that distinguish them from other firms.’

‘A multi-competency team, very good coordination inside the team, reactive and high level of flexibility.’

‘Gitti & Partners is a team of highly skilled professionals with excellently integrated vertical competences.’

‘At Gitti & Partners, a Real Estate client can find all the support inherent in the fields of administrative law, public procurement, real estate law, corporate law, and contracting, all in a highly professional and, at the same time, welcoming environment that puts the client at ease.’

Key clients

Apollo Management International LLP

Aquileia Capital Services – Bain Capital Credit

AXA IM Alts

Bayview Group Italia

Blue SGR

Casavo Group

Castello SGR SPA

COIMA SGR SPA

Dea Capital Sgr Spa

EQT Partners

Fle Italia Sicaf (Lfpi Group)

Group Wajsbrot

Gwm

H.I.G. European Capital Partners

iAM Capital

Investire SGR SPA

Jll

Kryalos SGR SPA

LGT Capital Partners LTD

Namira SGR SPA

Perial Group

Primonial

Ricerca 12 Spa Group

Savills Investment Management Sgr Spa

UBS Asset Management (Italia) SGR SPA

Urbania International

Red Circle Investment S.r.l.

Brave Wine Società Agricola S.r.l.

Agrifarma S.p.A.

Work highlights

  • Assisted a client in the acquisition of a last-mile logistics portfolio composed of six assets.
  • Assisted PF Hospitalité Europe, managed by Perial Asset Management, in the acquisition of a property for 5-star hotel use in Jesolo, sold by Castello SGR on behalf of the Star Fund.
  • Assisted Brave Wines and its controlling shareholder in the acquisition of the lands destined to vineyards owned by Josetta Saffirio Wines.

Italy > Tax Tier 5

Advising companies, partnerships, investment funds, trusts and individuals, Gitti and Partners’ team advises on both direct and indirect taxation. Diego De Francesco is an international taxation and cross-border transaction expert; Marco Ettorre is a tax defence specialist and Paolo Ferrandi provides tax advice to European funds. The highly experienced Gianluigi Strambi is also a Chartered Accountant with expertise  in direct and indirect taxation in sectors ranging from banking to real estate.

Practice head(s):

Diego De Francesco

Testimonials

Unique ability to deal with complex situations within different jurisdictions, and give quality advice in a direct, professional and very clear manner.

Superior knowledge of the subject.

Ability to give simple explanations to complex matters and provide very clear advice.

Involvement of senior professionals with experience during the whole process.

Incredible availability and readiness – Gianluigi Strambi stands out for all these qualities.

Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 6