Acting for private equity funds, institutional operators and infrastructure and sovereign wealth funds, Legance - Avvocati Associati is sought out for acquisitions of majority or strategic stakes in Italian and foreign companies. Filippo Troisi routinely assists with headline deals, including cross-border matters; Bruno Bartocci’s clients include major private equity funds; Alberto Giampieri is an expert in acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, spin-offs and divestitures; and Giovanni Nardulli is an international transaction specialist. Other key figures are Piero Venturini, Andrea Botti, Andrea Fedi, Andrea Sacco Ginevri, Giacomo Gitti, and Francesco Florio.
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‘Very strong capabilities in the Italian market - they have probably become the pre-eminent firm and the team that is preferred by PE industry players. Legance also stands out for its deep expertise in M&A transactions, offering tailored solutions that are both innovative and pragmatic.’
‘Their ability to handle complex, cross-border transactions with ease sets them apart, ensuring smooth and successful outcomes even in the most challenging scenarios. This team provides a personalised, boutique service, while still offering a high level of sophistication and resources.’
‘Their agility, responsiveness, and ability to tailor their strategies to the unique needs of each transaction make them a standout in the market. Legance is ahead of the curve in several key areas.’
‘Their commitment to fostering diversity has resulted in a dynamic team that brings a variety of perspectives to every deal. Additionally, they have embraced technology, utilising cutting-edge tools for more efficient deal management and data analysis.’
‘Marco Sagliocca - very strong and with complementary skills across the PE-related spectrum.’
‘Francesco Florio is a standout legal professional whose expertise in M&A transactions is matched by his sharp strategic insights and unwavering commitment to client success.’
‘Andrea Botti is the most strategic lawyer around. He is incredibly sharp and on top of all the detail, while being highly thoughtful, pragmatic and focused on what matters. He is very committed to his clients, always going above and beyond.’
‘Giacomo Gitti understands that timing is important and he is able to navigate the deal in the right way, telling clients what should be left to the counterparty and what they should fight for.’
Key clients
- Advent International
- Apax Partners
- Apollo Global Management
- Ares Life Sciences
- Armònia SGR
- Bain Capital
- Blackstone
- Bridgepoint
- Brookfield
- Cabot Square Capital
Work highlights
- Assisted Permira with the acquisition of a majority stake in Gruppo Florence.
- Advised HIG Capital on a binding agreement to sell its portfolio company Acqua & Sapone.
- Advised NB Renaissance on the acquisition of U-Power Group.
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Other key lawyers
Filippo Troisi; Bruno Bartocci; Alberto Giampieri; Piero Venturini; Andrea Botti; Andrea Fedi; Andrea Sacco Ginevri; Giacomo Gitti; Francesco Florio; Federica Pomero; Marco Sagliocca; Lorenzo De Rosa; Francesco Bianchi; Marianna Consiglio