Chiomenti‘s public and private M&A practice is consistently involved in the Italian market’s largest deals. The team is co-led by Massimiliano Nitti, an adviser to both corporate and private equity clients; banking and insurance sector expert Marco Maugeri; and ’trusted legal adviser’ Luca Andrea Frignani. The group further comprises Filippo Modulo, Mario Roli, Luca Fossati and Francesco Tedeschini, as well as Elena Busson, Antonio Sascaro, Luigi Arnaldo Cremona, Carlo Croff, Maria Vittoria Marchiolo, and Maria Pia Palma. LBO and joint venture specialist Corrado Borghesan was promoted to partner in 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘High-level competence and professionalism. Really impressive team at Chiomenti - knowledgeable, hard-working and approachable. The team works like a Swiss watch - precise, interchangeable, supportive and cooperative.’
- ‘Luca Andrea Frignani - clients really enjoy working with him. He has deep industry knowledge, and understands the company and legal issues involved.’
- ‘Luca Andrea Frignani is highly collaborative and works really well with lawyers cross-jurisdictionally. He is highly experienced, pragmatic, personable, and a trusted legal adviser. ’
‘Massimiliano Nitti is decisive when defining key elements of operations by interfacing with opposing lawyers - introduces intelligent alternative solutions.’
‘Mario Roli is an outstanding M&A lawyer with a deep understanding of all the key aspects of infrastructure investments.’
‘Mario Roli and Elena Busson, in particular, are excellent. As well as being excellent on the technicalities of the law, they have great sector knowledge, and are hard-working, easy to deal with and pragmatic.’
‘Filippo Modulo - high-level business acumen, practical, and communicates high levels of confidence.’
- ‘Maria Pia Palma - excellent organiser, highly competent, business oriented, and focused on the crucial matters.’
Key clients
- Allianz Group
- Allianz
- Apollo
- Aquila Capital Management
- Astm
- BorgWarner
- BnP Paribas
- Bper Group
- Capvis General Partner V
- Carel
Work highlights
- Advising Unipol Gruppo on a transaction aimed at reorganising the shareholding structure of the Unipol Group.
- Advised Vitol on the purchase of the entire stake held by Massimo Moratti, Angel Capital Management and Stella Holding in Saras.
- Advising Dufry on the strategic combination of Dufry’s and Autogrill’s businesses.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Maria Vittoria Marchiolo
Maria Pia Palma
Practice head
Massimiliano Nitti; Luca Andrea Frignani; Marco Maugeri
Other key lawyers
Filippo Modulo; Mario Roli; Luca Fossati; Francesco Tedeschini; Elena Busson; Antonio Sascaro; Luigi Arnaldo Cremona; Carlo Croff; Maria Vittoria Marchiolo; Maria Pia Palma; Corrado Borghesan