The ‘extraordinary team’ at BonelliErede supports national and international investors, from portfolio companies to mezzanine funds, in fund formation and investment transactions. The firm is particularly experienced in advising on the tax, regulatory, financing and due diligence aspects of transactions. The team is led by Eliana Catalano, who focuses on the fashion, sports and manufacturing sectors, and Franco Agopyan, who advises on corporate finance and international contracts. Giulia Bianchi Frangipane acts on extraordinary financial transactions. Augusto Praloran adds to the firm’s fashion, food and industrial machinery sector expertise. Giovanni Colantuono and Francesca Ricceri are also key names within the team, assisting in a range of M&A transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'Extraordinary team, fully dedicated and working seamlessly to deliver best-in-class service to the firm.'
- 'Francesca Ricceri is one of the best senior associates I see across Europe in the legal profession.'
- 'Outstanding from a technical point of view and in the ability to manage negotiation.'
- 'The team excels in business sense and creative contractual solutions. Their tech lab team is very efficient when it comes to due diligence reports.'
- 'Business sense and availability stand out.'
- 'Augusto Praloran is a great M&A lawyer: smart, experienced, available and dedicated. A real joy to work with.'
Key clients
- Alcedo SGR
- Antin Infrastructure Partners
- Arca Fondi SGR
- Bravo Capital
- L Catterton
- Nextalia SGR
- Oltre Impact SGR
- Progressio SGR
Work highlights
Assisted Prima Assicurazioni in the context of the sale of the 51% share capital of the insurance company to Axa.
Advised Antin Infrastructure Partners, ICAMAP and BG Station in the sale of Grandi Stazioni Retail to a consortium of infrastructure investors comprising DWS and OMERS.
Advised Alcedo SGR, FVS SGR and other minority shareholders in the sale of Gourmet Italian Food S.p.A. to Gourmet Invest S.p.A., a company controlled by the French private equity firm Chequers Capital.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Giovanni Colantuono
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Eliana Catalano; Franco Agopyan
Other key lawyers
Giulia Bianchi Frangipane; Augusto Praloran; Francesca Ricceri; Giovanni Colantuono