‘Large and flexible’, the team at A&O Shearman brings experience in a range of sectors, including IT, life sciences, and FMCG, to a wide array of M&A contexts. The firm is able to handle all aspects of a transaction, leveraging its expertise in antitrust, employment, tax, compliance, and data protection. The team is led by capital and real estate M&A expert Paolo Nastasi and Emanuele Trucco, who is noted for his knowledge of corporate governance and financial institutions. Chiara De Luca is a key member of the team, bringing experience in multi-jurisdictional transactions.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Testimonials
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- ‘A&O Shearman Italy stands out for its commanding grasp of the regulatory, investor relations, disclosure, and corporate governance environment in which listed financial firms and asset managers operate.'
- ‘Exceptional competence at both partner and associate levels. The team maintains a high level of availability, including at partner level.’
- ‘Emanuele Trucco excels and is deeply knowledgeable about listing rules, corporate governance in financial institutions, market disclosure obligations, and regulatory compliance, not only in Italy but also in cross-border contexts.'
- ‘The team is large and flexible, capable of adapting to any deal size and level of competence required.'
- ‘The professionals I collaborate with are approachable, business-oriented, and always provide clear and rapid feedback. Furthermore, they convey peace of mind and trust to clients in the context of very complex operations.’
- ‘The team is very strong in delivery and in bringing complex transactions to closing. The leadership of Paolo Nastasi is strong and gives great comfort to clients, ensuring top-quality service delivered in a highly efficient way.’
Key clients
- Anima Holding
- Berlin Packaging
- Seven2
- Fremman Capital
- Teralys
- Clessidra Private Equity SGR
- Nexi
- Qatar Investment Authority
- Dr. Max Group
- Dedagroup
- GVS S.p.A.
- Gyrus Capital
Work highlights
Advised ANIMA Holding S.p.A., the largest independent asset management group in Italy, and its independent directors, on the voluntary public tender offer for all the outstanding shares of the Company promoted by Banco BPM Vita S.p.A.
Advised Seven2, a midcap private equity fund, on the acquisition of the entire share capital of Fulgard from the current shareholders, the pan-European private equity fund Argos Wityu, and the other minority shareholders, including some managers.
Advised Teralys, the agri-industrial investment unit of Al Mada, one of the largest private equity funds on the pan-African scene, on the acquisition of Nutkao.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Paolo Nastasi
Practice head
Paolo Nastasi; Emanuele Trucco
Other key lawyers
Francesca Croci; Chiara De Luca