
Among the several experienced corporate lawyers in DLA Piper’s Italy offices, Wolf Michael Kühne is a longstanding corporate and M&A specialist; energy M&A expert Giulio Maroncelli ‘stands out for his exceptional leadership and deep expertise’; Dino Dima has significant telecoms and ICT industry expertise; Matteo Almini regularly acts for real estate, private equity, banking and insurance clients; and Danilo Surdi advises on the sale and acquisition of family-owned businesses.
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Testimonials
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‘DLA Piper excels in handling complex M&A transactions, providing thorough due diligence and structuring advice that aligns with both short-term objectives and long-term growth strategies.’
‘Their proactive approach to risk management during negotiations makes them a trusted partner for high-stakes deals.’
Key clients
- Pfizer Group
- Rolls Royce
Work highlights
Advised the Pfizer Group on the Italian legal aspects of the integration of Seagen's Italian business into Pfizer's Italian business.
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Practice head
Giulio Maroncelli
Other key lawyers
Wolf Michael Kühne; Dino Dima; Matteo Almini; Danilo Surdi; Christian Iannaccone; Francesco Cerasi; Fabio del Bene; Alessandro Piermanni; Claudio d’Agostino; Francesco Novelli; Anna Saraceno; Barbara Donato; Gianmarco Scialpi
