Capital markets: Equity

Linklaters Studio Legale Associato

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
UniCredit Bank

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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