Capital markets: Equity

Gianni & Origoni

Client Satisfaction

Gianni & Origoni acts for issuers, selling shareholders and underwriters on significant public offerings of equity securities, along with rights issues and listing procedures. The group also advises listed companies on compliance requirements as well as extraordinary corporate transactions, such as share capital increases and financial instrument-related offerings. Co-led by Paolo Bordi and Emanuele Grippo, the team includes Alessandro Merenda, who ‘always provides valuable advice’, and Antonio Segni, who handles capital markets work alongside his corporate finance and M&A practice. Other key figures are Mariasole Conticelli, Andrea Bazuro and Giacomo Bizzozero.

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‘Well-known team that is experienced, and with good knowledge of the local market and business practices.’
‘Experienced professionals, who are very precise and helpful.’
‘Able to understand business needs and find solutions to meet them.’
‘Competent team that is always focused on the deal and timing.’
‘The team of Alessandro Merenda stands out for its high level of preparation.’
‘Alessandro Merenda is a helpful and reliable partner. He always provides valuable advice and helps assess all the implications of business choices.’
‘Alessandro Merenda - strong capabilities, competence and reliability.’
‘The experience with capital markets specialist Andrea Bazuro is absolutely positive.’

Key clients

Blackstone
BNP Paribas
CDP Equity
Citigroup Global Markets
Comal
Deutsche Bank
Equita SIM
European Investment Bank
Fidia
Goldman Sachs International
Italian Government (Ministry of Economy and Finance)
Intesa Sanpaolo
JP Morgan Securities
Make Your Credit
Mediobanca – Banca di Credito Finanziario
Morgan Stanley
Olidata
Poste Italiane
Safilo
Salcef Group
SYS-DAT Group
Tessellis
The Italian Sea Group
Technoprobe
Tinexta
Ferretti
TPG Sixth Street Partners
UniCredit
Zetland Capital Partners
Cassa Centrale Bank – Credito Cooperativo Italiano
Azimut Investments

Work highlights

Advised CDP Equity on undertakings by CDPE, in relation to the subscription of its pro rata stake of Fincantieri’s €500m share capital increase.
Acted for SYS-DAT on the listing of its ordinary shares on Euronext Milan (STAR Segment).

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