Containing ‘exceptional professionals’ at every level, Latham & Watkins LLP provides a full-service offering, with multi-jurisdictional capabilities across Europe, the US, and APAC. The firm boasts particular strength in transactions involving the aerospace, fashion, and hospitality industries. Practice head Stefano Sciolla is well-versed in private equity and joint venture transactions, and he is ably supported by Giovanni Sandicchi, who specialises in cross-border regulatory issues and comparative contract law. In September 2025, Giorgia Lugli left the team.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘The team is composed by a number of exceptional professionals, from the partner level to the junior associate level, with unparalleled competence and pleasant personal skills.’
- ‘The commitment is at the highest level, and the relationship with the client is unique.’
- ‘Smart people, result oriented, fast paced.’
- 'Very responsible and responsive team with many talented associates who are ready to support on deal execution at any point of time.'
- 'Collaboration is efficient with all different grades.'
- 'Smart people, providing solutions and not afraid to step up when needed without overlapping with clients' needs and requests.'
Key clients
- Mytheresa
- EssilorLuxottica
- Neverhack
- Worthington Steel
- Intuitive
- Ocmis Irrigazione SpA
- The Carlyle Group
- Bain Capital
- BC Partners LLP
- Platinum Equity
- Bregal Unternehmerkapital GmbH
- BlueGem Capital Partners LLP
Work highlights
Advised Mytheresa on the acquisition of Yoox Net-a-Porter from Richemont.
Advised Platinum Equity on the acquisition of a majority stake in Fratelli Polli S.p.A., a leading Italian manufacturer of sauces and preserved vegetables, from affiliates of the founders.
Advised Worthington Steel, Inc. on the acquisition, through its subsidiary, Tempel Steel Company, LLC, of a controlling equity stake in Sitem S.p.A., an Italy-based manufacturer of electric motor laminations and accessory products for automotive and industrial applications in Europe.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Stefano Sciolla
Other key lawyers
Giovanni Sandicchi; Andrea Stincardini