Mr Luca Picone > Hogan Lovells International LLP > Milan, Italy > Lawyer Profile

Acting throughout private equity lifecycles, Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s practice covers co-investments, and equity or debt investments in infrastructure, real estate and energy assets. It also advises on private M&A, add-on acquisitions, IPO exits, and minority and venture capital investments. Corporate M&A and private equity practitioner Luca Picone is group head; while Paola Barometro is a February 2024 recruit from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, who advises private equity funds on M&A.

Hogan Lovells International LLP’s corporate and M&A team is experienced in major domestic and cross-border transactions, particularly energy, insurance and financial institution-related matters. Luca Picone has a ‘solid M&A background’; corporate M&A specialist Paola Barometro is a February 2024 recruit from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe; and Francesco Stella‘s track record encompasses acquisitions and joint ventures. Martina Di Nicola, Pierluigi Feliciani and Francesco De Michele are also key individuals in the team. Andrea Pretti joined the firm from White & Case (Europe) LLP in early 2025.

Noted for its expertise in power matters, Hogan Lovells International LLP is versed in energy arbitration, for which Andrea Atteritano is a key contact. Alessandro Accrocca and Luca Picone are knowledgeable of energy transactions, while Francesca Angeloni is informed in administrative law. Other key members of the team include Elena D’Alto, Francesco De Michele, and Emanuela Cocco, who handles environmental law matters.