Delivering ‘excellent support on transactions’, Legance - Avvocati Associati is well-versed in acting on both the buy- and sell-side of private equity transactions across a range of sectors, with recent strength in the energy sector. The firm more broadly advises on fund management, including governance and exit strategies. Within the team, Filippo Troisi advises on high-value, cross-border sales and acquisitions of retail, manufacturing and energy assets. Alberto Giampieri advises leading industrial groups, while Andrea Botti acts on M&A transactions, divestitures and private equity. Francesco Florio handles first time investments into Italy.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Andrea Botti is exceptional. His level of dedication, intellectual leadership and commercial instinct are unique.’
- ‘Andrea Botti and Laura Li Donni are excellent problem-solvers and play a major role in getting deals over the line.’
- ‘A very strong team who provide excellent support on transactions.’
- ‘Giacomo Gitti’s constant presence, outstanding technical know-how and remarkable steadiness in negotiations make a decisive contribution to closing.’
- ‘Their deep expertise, professionalism and strategic guidance are invaluable throughout.’
- ‘I am impressed by their strong focus on the transaction and the strength of the team at every level.’
Key clients
- Advent International
- Apax Partners
- Bain Capital
- Blackstone
- CVC Capital Partners
- DWS Group
- G Square Capital
- H.I.G. Europe
- Lone Star
- Neuberger Berman
- Nextalia SGR
- Oaktree
Work highlights
Assisted Italgas S.p.A. in the context of the transaction relating to the acquisition of 2i Rete Gas S.p.A., the second-largest operator nationwide in the gas distribution sector.
Assisted H.I.G. Capital in the sale of its portfolio company Acqua & Sapone, a company specialising in the sale of home and personal care products, to the funds managed by TDR Capital and in the reinvestment for a 40% portion of the acquiring entity.
Assisted US fund Stonepeak Partners LP in the acquisition of the Forgital group, a leading manufacturer of advanced forged and machine-finished components for aerospace and industrial end markets, from private equity fund Carlyle.
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Other key lawyers
Filippo Troisi; Alberto Giampieri; Gian Paolo Tagariello; Bruno Bartocci; Andrea Botti; Giovanni Nardulli; Andrea Sacco Ginevri; Piero Venturini; Marco Gubitosi; Giacomo Gitti; Francesco Florio; Andrea Fedi; Lorenzo Gentiloni Silveri; Marco Sagliocca; Stefano Bandini; Federica Pomero; Andrea Tortora della Corte; Sven von Mensenkampff; Laura Li Donni