The team at Molinari combines ‘deep legal expertise with a client-first approach’, advising on a wide array of M&A and corporate matters. The firm is well-versed in due diligence, corporate reorganisations, divestitures and acquisitions. The practice is led by Ugo Molinari, who advises on capital increases, acquisitions, and joint ventures, and Margherita Santoiemma, who is experienced in leveraged buyouts and acquisition finance. In November 2024, Matteo Almini joined the team from DLA Piper.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The added value of the law firm lies in its proactivity, its ability to accurately understand business needs despite not being embedded within the organization, and its response times when providing legal advice and support.’
- ‘We deeply appreciate the Molinari team for their exceptional legal expertise and practical, business-focused approach. They are highly accessible, responsive, and genuinely collaborative, with senior partners personally involved in every matter.'
- ‘Molinari is a leading international law firm that combines deep legal expertise with a client-first approach, consistently delivering practical solutions that align seamlessly with business goals.’
- ‘The ability to assess issues from different angles, an excellent overall perspective, and great availability are the differentiating factors.’
- ‘The team demonstrate great expertise, attention to detail, a strong ability to listen to our needs, and an openness to dialogue. Especially in long-lasting collaborations, these are essential strengths that guide the activities towards achieving excellent results.’
- ‘Alessandro De Botton has always been proactive and supportive in all the matters we have dealt with, demonstrating a specific acumen in balancing legal protection with business needs. His performance, like that of Stefano Cova as associate, has been consistently high.’
- ‘Very professional and available to solve any urgent issue. High quality work.’
- ‘High quality legal M&A due diligence, local expertise and the ability to work on both large and small targets.’
Key clients
- Dea Capital Alternative Funds
- Banco Di Desio E Della Brianza
- Alto Partners Sgr
- Seta Holding
- Risanamento
- J Hirsch
- Quattror
- Cimolai
- Jc Flowers
- Sys-Dat
- Ardonagh
- Compass Banca
- Costa Experience
- Credito Emiliano
- Fidera Capital
- Assicurazioni Generali
- De Lage Landen
- Ima
- Starlife
- Coima Sgr
Work highlights
Advised J.C. Flowers & Co., a private investment firm specialising in the financial services sector, on the acquisition of a controlling stake in Consulbrokers S.p.A. and 100% of the two insurance companies through which the German group Wefox operates in Italy.
Advised Credito Emiliano S.p.A. on the negotiations with Worldline in relation to the long-term partnership agreement in the field of digital payment services and point-of-sale management.
Advised Mipharm S.p.A. on the merger with Doppel.
Practice head
Ugo Molinari; Margherita Santoiemma
Other key lawyers
Nicolò Juvara; Alessandro De Botton; Marco Laviano; Ciro Di Palma; Francesca Battistutta; Andrea Cecchi; Stefano Cova; Matteo Almini