‘Skilled in M&A all around’, Legance - Avvocati Associati brings its expertise to novel transactions, cross-border mandates, and broader corporate matters, including shareholder agreements. The firm’s recent activity has included advising on major infrastructure transactions in both the energy and telecoms spaces. Filippo Troisi is a key member of the team, with experience in public tender offers, while Andrea Botti focuses on M&A, divestitures, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations, and Laura Li Donni handles transactions in the telecoms, technology, and automotive sectors. Giacomo Gitti, Lorenzo De Rosa, and the ’outstanding in his class’ Paolo Antonio Mulas provide further assistance in the financial and luxury goods sectors. Alberto Giampieri and Giovanni Nardulli are also key members of the practice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Their deep expertise and strategic insight ensure seamless execution, while their commitment and responsiveness consistently add value at every stage of the process.’
- ‘They are very skilled in M&A all around. They clearly understand clients' needs and make every effort to accommodate clients' requests.’
- 'What sets Legance apart is the exceptional quality of their team across all roles. The standard of work I have seen is remarkable, both at the partner level and at the associate level.’
- 'Giacomo Gitti is truly outstanding. His ability to understand the transaction, identify key commercial drivers, and focus on what truly matters is unparalleled. I also appreciate his availability and passion. Highly recommended.'
- ‘Legance has outstanding legal expertise in international transactions. The Legance team works quickly and is solution-oriented.’
- ‘Strong competences, commercial know-how on how to close a transaction and multi-disciplinary skills available to clients.’
Key clients
- Almaviva S.p.A.
- Banco BPM S.p.A.
- CDP Equity S.p.A.
- CVC Capital Partners
- Fincantieri - Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A.
- Givaudan SA
- H.I.G. Capital
- Italgas S.p.A.
- Permira
- Renault Group
- Stellantis
- Swisscom AG
Work highlights
Assisted Banco BPM S.p.A., a bank listed on the Euronext Milan market, with the public exchange offer launched by UniCredit S.p.A on all the shares of Banco BPM.
Assisted Swisscom AG, the Swiss telecommunications company that already owns Fastweb, with the acquisition of Vodafone Italia from Vodafone Group.
Assisted Italgas S.p.A. with the acquisition of 2i Rete Gas S.p.A., the second-largest operator nationwide in the gas distribution sector.
Lawyers
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Leading associates
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Other key lawyers
Filippo Troisi; Alberto Giampieri; Gian Paolo Tagariello; Piero Venturini; Andrea Botti; Andrea Sacco Ginevri; Francesco Florio; Giacomo Gitti; Marco Sagliocca; Laura Li Donni; Lorenzo Gentiloni Silveri; Paolo Antonio Mulas; Gianluca Trudda; Giovanni Nardulli