The team at Gianni & Origoni, led by Emanuele Grippo and Paolo Bordi, advises issuers, selling shareholders, and underwriters on initial and secondary public offerings of equity securities, rights issues, and listing processes on Italian stock exchanges. Antonio Segni focuses on corporate finance, capital markets, and M&A. Alessandro Merenda brings significant experience in IPOs, capital increases, and other high-profile corporate actions. Andrea Bazuro regularly advises both domestic and international corporates, banks, and investment funds on secondary offerings and rights issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They were able to guide us through a complex and unfamiliar operation, anticipating every potential critical issue.’
- ‘Alessandro Merenda knows how to lead the transaction, giving his team ample autonomy and trust while remaining up to date on every aspect of the transaction at all times. Truly exceptional.'
- ‘Technical skills of the team, relationship with the client and other consultants.’
- ‘Fast, efficient, promptly answering, utmost professionalism.’
- ‘Andrea Bazuro, great value added with his highest professional standing.’
- ‘The team has big capabilities in legal affairs regarding equity capital markets and is always very quick in any feedback required.’
- ‘What makes GOP unique is the combination of deep legal expertise, a client-focused approach, and a strong commitment to practical solutions. Potential clients want to know that they will be working with a team that not only understands the law, but also the specific challenges of their industry.’
- ‘The firm is characterised by strong expertise and a deep knowledge of the subject matter. What I value most is their ability to anticipate potential issues, which allows clients to feel well supported and confident in their decisions.’
Key clients
- Banca Finnat Euramerica S.p.A.
- CDP Equity S.p.A.
- Comal S.p.A.
- CSE Holding S.r.l.
- Geox S.p.A.
- illimity Bank
- Intesa Sanpaolo
- Monte dei Paschi di Siena (Mps)
- Mediobanca – Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A.
- Moltiply Group
- Morgan Stanley
- Novamarine S.p.A.
- Olidata S.p.A.
- Poste Italiane S.p.A.
- Safilo S.p.A.
- Salbid S.p.A.
- Salcef Group S.p.A.
- SYS-DAT Group S.p.A.
- Technoprobe S.p.A.
- Tessellis S.p.A.
Work highlights
Assisting Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A. on the promotion of the voluntary public exchange offer on all ordinary shares of Mediobanca S.p.A., aimed at strengthening its strategic position within the Italian banking sector.
Assisting CDP Equity on all legal and regulatory aspects connected with the subscription of the pro rata portion (equal to approximately 71.3%) of a capital increase up to €500 million by Fincantieri, a large shipbuilder and a player in the naval defence sector.
Assissting CSE Holding S.r.l., Aspasia S.r.l., and GLSR S.r.l. (the founding shareholders of La SIA S.p.A.) in connection with their sale of a 70.6% shares of La SIA S.p.A., a company listed on the multilateral trading facility system Euronext Growth Milan, to Mare Engineering Group S.p.A., a digital engineering company listed on Euronext Growth Milan.
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Practice head
Paolo Bordi; Emanuele Grippo
Other key lawyers
Antonio Segni; Alessandro Merenda; Andrea Bazuro