The Greenberg Traurig team advises clients on transactions in a wide array of sectors, from energy and pharmaceuticals to hospitality and finance. With a global network of offices, the firm is also well-versed in cross-border transactions involving multiple jurisdictions. Luigi Santa Maria, an advisor on both public and private M&A transactions, and Mario Santa Maria, who acts on joint ventures and strategic investments, jointly manage the team. Carlo Scaglioni specialises in the energy sector, with experience in mid-market M&A transactions. Pietro Belloni joined the team in December 2025 from Linklaters Studio Legale Associato.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- 'Francesca Torricelli and her team of associates are incredibly helpful in ensuring that our negotiations and client terms are handled properly, accurately, and with the most positive outcome possible.’
- 'The difference is their ability to build solid relationships with clients, providing support from every possible angle of the journey.’
- 'The strength of the team lies in its speed of action and its tailor-made approach to each client — and, of course, in the professionalism of every single team member.’
- 'Carlo Scaglioni shows consistent availability, deep competence, and a unique ability to manage conflict effectively.'
- ‘Deep business acumen in the client's specific industry and goals. Rapid response and delivery: agile and highly responsive. Collaborative.’
- 'Carlo Scaglioni patiently explains M&A concepts multiple times to various parties and their advisors.’
Key clients
- Centerbridge Partners LP
- Chenavari Credit Partners LLP
- Fontana Fasteners Group
- Sodalis Group
- Investo Uno S.r.l.
- Società Prodotti Antibiotici S.p.A.
- Versalis S.p.A.
- Scutum International SA
- ENI Plenitude
- Villa D’Este
Work highlights
Assisted the private equity fund Chenavari Credit Partners LLP with the acquisition and then sale of Creditis Servizi Finanziari S.p.A. and a majority stake in Fincentro Finance S.p.A.
Advised Sodalis Group, a leading European beauty and personal care platform, on its landmark acquisition of HRB Brands from Tengram Capital Partners.
Advised Fontana Gruppo on its landmark acquisition of Right Tight Fasteners, one of the largest foreign investments in India's auto components sector.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Pietro Belloni
Mario Santa Maria
Practice head
Luigi Santa Maria; Mario Santa Maria
Other key lawyers
Pietro Caliceti; Carlo Scaglioni; Francesca Torricelli; Alessandra Boffa; Luigi Iovino; Pietro Belloni