Linklaters Studio Legale Associato‘s Milan team acts on numerous Euronext Milan IPOs. The practice is jointly led by the current Italian Stock Exchange chair, Claudia Parzani, who is a highly rated extraordinary deal specialist, and Ugo Orsini, an adviser to investment banks, financial institutions and corporations on significant equity and equity-linked transactions, as well as rights issues. The group also fields equity capital markets expert Francesco Eugenio Pasello, as well as Marta Fusco.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Among the best ECM legal teams in Italy.’
- ‘The team is very united and capable of delivering an enormous amount of work under tight deadlines.’
- ‘Pragmatism and ability to provide solutions to issues.’
- ‘This practice excels with its deep sector knowledge and personalised client approach.’
- ‘Clients benefit from the team's exceptional expertise, responsiveness, and strategic problem-solving.’
- ‘Their collaborative approach ensures comprehensive and effective legal advice. This firm builds long-term client relationships based on trust and proactive anticipation of issues.’
- ‘Ugo Orsini and Francesco Eugenio Pasello are the best ECM lawyers in Italy. Their knowledge and expertise are second to none. Clients feel more comfortable when they are part of a team.’
- ‘Francesco Eugenio Pasello - ability to convince an IPO working group while putting his client’s interest first. His availability is exemplary and makes him a great person to work with.’
Key clients
- Artex
- Barclays
- BofA Securities
- Deutsche Bank
- Goldman Sachs International
- JP Morgan
- Equita SIM
- Citigroup Global Markets Europe
- Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario
- Neom
Work highlights
- Acting as international legal counsel to Fincantieri (as issuer) on the offering and listing on Euronext Milan of newly issued ordinary shares.
- Advised BofA Securities Europe, Goldman Sachs Bank Europe and other joint global coordinators on the placing by Davide Campari-Milano of ordinary shares up to a maximum counter value of €650m.
- Advised Mediobanca – Banca di Credito Finanziario and Goldman Sachs International (as underwriters) on Carel Industries’ share capital increase.
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Marta Fusco
Practice head
Claudia Parzani; Ugo Orsini
Other key lawyers
Francesco Eugenio Pasello; Marta Fusco; Matteo Pozzi