One of the preeminent law firms in Italy for investment funds, ALMA SOCIETA' TRA AVVOCATI S.R.L. is regularly sought after by sponsors and limited partners for advice on the full spectrum of matters, including those relating to credit funds, venture capital, and alternative investment funds. Sitting at the helm of the practice, Alessandro Corno boasts extensive experience advising asset managers and institutional investors on a range of alternative fund matters. Celeste Cenedesi supports clients with structuring and establishing alternative investment schemes, as well as private equity funds and private debt matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The practice stands out for its ability to combine deep subject-matter expertise with a client-centric, forward-looking approach.'
- 'What makes it unique is not only the breadth of technical and legal capabilities, but also the way they integrate them into seamless solutions tailored to each client’s business and strategic priorities.'
- 'They are partners invested in helping clients navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.'
- 'Compared to other firms, the approach is distinct in its integration of innovation, transparency, and inclusivity.'
- ‘Alessandro Corno, Managing Partner of Alma Led, is a truly exceptional leader and practitioner whose qualities set him apart in a competitive legal landscape. What distinguishes him most is his rare ability to combine deep technical expertise with an unwavering client-focused mindset.'
- 'Alessandro Corno approaches every matter, not just as a legal problem to solve, but as a business challenge to understand and strategically guide, ensuring clients feel both protected and empowered in their decision-making.'
Key clients
- European Investment Fund
- Quadrivio Group
- CDP Equity S.p.A.
- CDP Venture Capital SGR S.p.A.
- Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR S.p.A.
- QuattroR SGR S.p.A.
- Clessidra Private Equity SGR S.p.A.
- Clessidra Capital Credit SGR S.p.A.
- XGen Venture SGR S.p.A.
- Equinox AIFM S.A.
- Iniziativa Gestione Investimenti SGR S.p.A.
- Star Capital SGR S.p.A.
Work highlights
Assisted Clessidra Private Equity S.p.A. with the launch of a new AIF named “Clessidra Capital Partners Green Harvest”, dedicated to investments in small-cap players along the Italian agri-food supply chain.
Assisted Fondo Italiano d'Investimento SGR S.p.A. with the launch of a new investment fund ("Fondo Italiano Secondario", structured in two vehicles, "FIS 1A" and "FIS 1B") dedicated exclusively to managing a portfolio of funds whose shares are meant for a narrow base of third-party investors active in the so-called secondary private equity market.
Assisted LGT Capital Partners Ltd with the investment transaction into the investment fund “Fondo Italiano Consolidamento e Crescita – FICC”, established and managed by Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR S.p.A., through the transfer of the class A units of the fund held by Cassa depositi e prestiti S.p.A. to LGT Capital Partners Ltd.
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Practice head
Alessandro Corno
Other key lawyers
Celeste Cenedesi