
Experienced in both public and private M&A matters, Orsingher Ortu – Avvocati Associati often advises on corporate transactions across a range of market sectors, from finance and TMT to fashion and luxury goods. The practice also advises on corporate finance and restructuring issues. The team is overseen by Nicola Barra Caracciolo, who handles extraordinary transactions, including IPOs. Mario Ortu is experienced in public takeover bids and the establishment of joint ventures.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Pierfrancesco Giustiniani is highly knowledgeable and astute, always decisive in developing the best strategies and able to choose his collaborators with great clarity and acumen in every situation.'
- 'Pierfrancesco Giustiniani is able to constantly develop and improve the people who work with him.’
Key clients
- Telethon
- Antares Vision S.p.A.
- Edison S.p.A.
- Uteco Converting S.p.A.
- Aeffe S.p.A.
- Cube Labs S.p.A.
- CRDH Capital AG
- Banca AideXA S.p.A.
- DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG
- Banca Popolare Etica Società Cooperativa S.p.A.
- Tenax Capital Limited
- IMCD Italia S.p.A.
Work highlights
Advised Aeffe S.p.A. on the EUR98m sale to Euroitalia S.r.l. of certain ‘Moschino’ assets.
Advised Goldman Sachs on the EUR13.2bn voluntary exchange offer launched by Monte dei Paschi di Siena against Mediobanca.
Advised Cube Labs S.p.A., a company listed on the Euronext Growth Milan, on two capital increases, including the relevant regulatory aspects.
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Practice head
Nicola Barra Caracciolo
Other key lawyers
Pierfrancesco Giustiniani; Mario Ortu; Francesca Flego; Federico Bonetti; Melania Cantore; Michela Borgogno
