Known for its LBO expertise, Chiomenti‘s experience encompasses investments in both private and listed companies. It acts for sponsors targeting the energy, infrastructure, insurance and healthcare sectors. Mario Roli advises infrastructure funds and pension funds on the acquisition of companies; Filippo Modulo is a cross-border M&A specialist; Elena Busson is ’excellent’; and Luigi Vaccaro handles company law, M&A, private equity and joint ventures. Other experienced practitioners are Carlo Croff, Antonio Sascaro, Massimiliano Nitti, and Corrado Borghesan. US-based Salvo Arena is also noted. TFormer practice-co-head Franco Agopyan and Giovanni Colantuono departed in November 2024.
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- ‘Strong and professional people - fast, commercial, flexible, a high level of bespoke client service, and multidisciplinary strength.’
’Clients appreciate the empowerment that the senior team gives to less experienced, yet very smart and capable, junior staff.’
‘Elena Busson in particular is excellent.’
‘During complex acquisitions, Luigi Vaccaro manages to negotiate very beneficial terms with difficult counterparts.’
Key clients
- SK Capital Partners
- One Equity Partners
- Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
- GIC
- Capvis
- Cerberus
- Charterhouse
- Lonestar
- Lion Capital
- Investindustrial
Work highlights
- Advising BDT Capital Partners on the acquisition of a minority stake in IMA.
- Advising Viatris on the sale of its over-the-counter business to Cooper Consumer Health.
- Advising Ardian on the sale to Asterion Industrial Partners of 49% of 2i Aeroporti.
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Practice head
Mario Roli; Salvo Arena
Other key lawyers
Filippo Modulo; Elena Busson; Luigi Vaccaro; Carlo Croff; Antonio Sascaro; Massimiliano Nitti; Corrado Borghesan; Maria Vittoria Marchiolo; Maria Pia Palma; Tommaso Caciolli