Gianni & Origoni‘s ’client-oriented’ investment funds department advises on the gamut of asset management mandates, including establishing a range of investment funds. Emanuele Grippo‘s practice covers investment services, asset management and pension funds; Paolo Bordi  ’distinguishes himself through his deep legal expertise’; Davide Braghini focuses on the real estate sector; and regulatory law expert Claudia Colomba is another key practitioner. Former partner Raffaele Sansone departed the firm in June 2024.
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Accolades

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very collaborative and client-oriented, and they find solutions.’
  • ‘The team's strength lies in its broad expertise and flexibility. Each member of the practice brings a wealth of knowledge from different areas of law, which allows them to tackle a wide variety of matters.’
  • ‘Their collaborative approach ensures that every matter is approached from multiple angles, providing clients with strategic insights and innovative solutions.’
  • ‘The team's commitment to clear communication and responsiveness further enhances their ability to meet client expectations efficiently.’
  • ‘A highly-specialised team that responds promptly to the client by finding the best way to resolve complex issues.’
  • ‘Paolo Bordi distinguishes himself through his deep legal expertise and exceptional ability to understand and respond to client needs.’

Key clients

  • Aberdeen
  • Amundi
  • Arcadia SGR
  • Armònia SGR
  • Azimut Libera Impresa SGR
  • BlackRock
  • Capital Dynamics SGR (ex Advanced Capital SGR)
  • Cassa Forense
  • Coima SGR
  • Fideuram Investimenti SGR
  • Fineco Asset Manager
  • GAM (Italia) SGR

Work highlights

Assisted Armònia with the establishment of a new private equity alternative investment fund reserved to professional clients.
Assisted Cassa Forense with the implementation of a project aimed at entrusting an asset management company with the administration and management of assets of an open-ended Italian alternative AIF and a closed-ended Italian alternative AIF.
Assisted Coima SGR and Redo SGR with the acquisition and subsequent transformation of Milanosesto, a real estate investment company, into an externally-managed SICAF through a loan-to-own transaction (carried out by investment funds).

Practice head

Paolo Bordi; Emanuele Grippo; Davide Braghini

Other key lawyers

Claudia Colomba