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
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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Practice head
Paolo Bordi; Emanuele Grippo
Other key lawyers
Alessandro Merenda; Antonio Segni; Mariasole Conticelli; Andrea Bazuro; Giacomo Bizzozero