Displaying ‘strong expertise and remarkable flexibility’, Portolano Cavallo advises on transactions across market sectors, with a particular focus on the TMT and life sciences sectors. The firm has additional strength in venture capital matters. Gianpaolo Scandone spearheads the team, alongside his practice advising on fund management, investments and re-investments. Antonia Verna specialises in supporting companies in venture capital investment rounds.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Private Equity team demonstrates strong expertise and remarkable flexibility in addressing the client’s needs.’
- ‘Gianpaolo Scandone is a highly regarded professional who has consistently demonstrated the ability to address client needs by negotiating with the counterparty and working to bridge differences.’
- ‘Great team. Partners are directly involved in the transaction.'
- ‘Luca Gambini is able to understand clients' pain points and support them in finding creative solutions to overcome them.’
- ‘They show a high level of service, solid expertise and commercial awareness.’
- ‘Excellent level of assistance and responsiveness.'
- ‘One of the few VC practices in Italy.'
Practice head
Gianpaolo Scandone
Other key lawyers
Luca Gambini; Antonia Verna