The team at Latham & Watkins LLP has a significant track record in inbound and outbound M&A. Its industry expertise covers life sciences, energy, natural resources, mobile communications, marketing and payment solutions, as well as automotive, online marketplaces and sports. M&A, private equity, joint venture and cross-border deal specialist Stefano Sciolla leads the group, which includes experienced private equity lawyer Cataldo Piccarreta; cross-border transaction expert Giorgia Lugli; and contract and corporate lawyer Giovanni Sandicchi. The Milan office also features Giovanni Spedicato and Andrea Stincardini. Giancarlo D’Ambrosio recently departed the firm.
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‘The team is super skilled and very reactive - kind people and excellent lawyers.’
‘Very reliable, professional and fast.’
‘Giovanni Sandicchi is exceptional at understanding clients’ needs, as well as any features of potential deals he is approaching.’
‘Giovanni Sandicchi delivers documents with excellent quality. And he is always reliable.’
Key clients
- LimaCorporate
- Ital Gas Storage
- EuroGroup Laminations
- Facile.it Broker di Assicurazioni
- Gamenet
- D Marinas Hellas
- Ocmis Irrigazione
- The Carlyle Group
- Bain Capital
- BC Partners
Work highlights
- Advised BC Partners on the sale of Forno D’Asolo Group to Investindustrial and a family.
- Advised Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management, Stellex Capital Management and credit funds (managed by Man Group’s Man GLG) on the sale of Officine Maccaferri to Ambienta.
- Advised EQT Private Equity on the sale of LimaCorporate to Enovis.
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Practice head
Stefano Sciolla
Other key lawyers
Cataldo Piccarreta; Giorgia Lugli; Giovanni Sandicchi; Giovanni Spedicato; Andrea Stincardini