‘A complete team with all the necessary expertise’, DWF specialises in mid-market M&A matters, encompassing the life sciences, real estate, insurance, energy, and TMT sectors. Heading the practice, ’standout leader’ Luca Cuomo advises corporate clients, private equity funds, and commercial banks, with particular strength in the food and beverage sector. Antonio Ferri covers joint ventures, M&A transactions, corporate reorganisations, and restructurings across the Italian market.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Testimonials
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- ‘Available, pragmatic, and quick to respond.’
- ‘DWF’s Corporate department distinguishes itself through a combination of deep legal expertise, sector-specific insight, and a pragmatic, client-focused approach.'
- 'The team manages complex domestic and cross-border transactions with clarity and decisiveness, providing tailored advice that aligns with each client’s strategic goals.'
- ‘The Corporate team at DWF Italy stands out for its exceptional blend of legal precision, commercial insight, and client dedication.'
- 'Luca Cuomo is a standout leader whose strategic thinking and hands-on approach consistently deliver outstanding results.'
- ‘Luca Cuomo and Antonio Ferri are reliable, pragmatic, and commercially astute lawyers.’
Key clients
- Demenego S.r.l.
- Florence Consulting Group S.r.l.
- Fondo Italiano d'Investimento
- Giglio.com S.r.l.
- Gruppo Florence S.p.A.
- Rothenberger Group
- SLAM.com S.p.A.
- VAM Investments Group S.p.A.
- Valtellina S.p.A.
- Pinalli S.r.l.
- Algebris Investments
- Aurelius Group
Work highlights
Advised VAM Investments on the sale of Demenego group, a prominent player in the eyewear industry.
Advised La Prensa Group on the sale of Unigrains Italia.
Advised VAM Investments on the acquisition of the first 21 gyms from the Orange and Egosistema groups.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Luca Cuomo
Other key lawyers
Matteo Polli; Giacomo Romiti; Antonio Ferri