The investment funds team at Giovannelli e Associati Studio Legale assists both domestic and international fund managers and sponsors, with a particular focus on structuring and establishing investment funds. Giovanni Meschia leads the group and has extensive experience in alternative investment schemes, including corporate structures, funds of funds, and parallel and co-investment funds. Rodolfo Margaria is an expert in the regulatory aspect of investment management, as well as venture capital and private equity alternative investment funds.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The fund team is extremely solid, responsive and well-prepared.'
- 'The team works harmoniously to provide legal excellence to their clients.'
- 'Always reachable and competent on all aspects of a negotiation.'
- 'They know the law well, as well as the market trends and practices. Excellent team.’
- ‘They are very responsive, always collaborative with clients and counterparties, always on top of the files and the market.'
- 'They have gained our trust, and we turn to them for complex matters, knowing we are in excellent hands.'
Key clients
- Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR S.p.A.
- European Investment Fund
- FSI SGR S.p.A.
- Nextalia SGR S.p.A.
- Anima Alternative SGR S.p.A.
- CDP Venture Capital SGR S.p.A.
- Azimut Investments S.A.
- Banco BPM S.p.A.
- Green Arrow Capital SGR S.p.A.
- Tages Capital SGR S.p.A.
- Kairos Partners SGR S.p.A.
- United Ventures SGR S.p.A.
Work highlights
Assisted FSI SGR S.p.A. with the structuring and set-up of its second Italian private equity fund named FSI II, as well as with the relevant fundraising activities all over the world.
Assisted Kyip Capital SGR S.p.A. with the structuring and set-up of its first impact fund, named Kyip Impact Mission Fund, as well as with the relevant fundraising activities.
Assisted Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR S.p.A. with the structuring and set-up of its fund of funds named FOF Private Equity Italia Tre and its first parallel investment vehicle, as well as with the relevant negotiations for the admission of CDP Equity S.p.A. as the initial cornerstone investor of such fund.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Giovanni Meschia
Other key lawyers
Rodolfo Margaria