With a standout ‘collaborative and client-focused approach’, Dentons handles sizable transactions in the defence, leisure, and life sciences sectors, be they strategic or financial. The firm is also well-versed in corporate reorganisations, joint ventures, and private equity transactions. The team is jointly led by Alessandro Dubini, who assists industry groups, financial institutions, and private equity funds, and Pier Francesco Faggiano, who adds corporate governance expertise. Noted for her ’exceptional experience and quality’, Barbara Urselli advises on joint ventures, corporate mergers, divestitures, and commercial contracts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Great ability and courage in managing complex contexts.’
- ‘Luca Pocobelli has an excellent ability to handle claims with foreign clients and simplify solutions.'
- ‘The Commercial, Corporate and M&A practice at Dentons is very well structured and diverse, offering support through a combination of teams. They are well organized and able to provide assistance through a balanced team in terms of seniority.'
- ‘Barbara Urselli has exceptional experience and quality. She is always available and flexible in assisting with very diverse transactions, from venture capital investments to large joint venture projects.'
- 'Pier Francesco Faggiano has exceptional experience with very large and complex deals, including cross-border transactions involving multinational groups. He stands out for his analytical and negotiation skills, great availability, and empathy, which make him a pleasure to work with.'
- ‘The team members are highly client-focused and always ready to help.’
Key clients
- Czechoslovak Group
- Fendi
- Enilive
- Archimed
- CDP Venture Capital
- White Bridge Investments
- Fujifilm Italia
- Fanatics
- 360 Payment Solutions
- Meta System
- White Lab
- Castello SGR
Work highlights
Advising ARCHIMED, a global investment firm focused on the healthcare industries, on the sale of a majority stake in DIESSE Diagnostica Senese to Fremman Capital.
Advising Enilive on the signing of a joint venture agreement with LG Chem to develop and operate a new biorefinery at LG Chem's petrochemical site in Daesan, South Korea.
Assisting Fanatics, a global digital platform and leader in licensed sports merchandise with operations in over 60 countries, with the establishment of a 10-year agreement with Inter, which covers e-commerce, retail, production, and licensing.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Alessandro Dubini; Pier Francesco Faggiano
Other key lawyers
Luca Pocobelli; Stefano Ambrosioni; Barbara Urselli; Antonio Legrottaglie; Marilina Di Lauro; Ferdinando Bonofiglio