Supporting international private equity houses, Molinari covers the gamut of private equity matters, from transaction structuring and corporate governance frameworks to corporate reorganisations and outbound investments. The firm is also experienced in portfolio company mergers. Ugo Molinari supports domestic and international clients in acquisitions, disposals and capital increases. Margherita Santoiemma handles leveraged buy-outs, acquisitions finance and joint ventures. Marco Laviano works on the buy- and sell-side of transactions for private equity funds.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Recognized expertise in the structuring and completion of complex corporate transactions involving PE firms, including acquisitions and disposals of businesses and shareholdings, as well as mergers, transformations, de-mergers and reorganizations.’
- ‘Attentive to the client.’
- ‘Experience stands out.’
- ‘Ugo Molinari is highly competent with extensive technical expertise in legal transaction documents specific to PE deals, including all ancillary agreements such as shareholder agreements, management incentive plans, employment agreements, and more.'
Key clients
- DEA CAPITAL ALTERNATIVE FUNDS
- ALTO PARTNERS SGR
- J.C. FLOWERS & Co.
- J HIRSCH
- STIRLING SQUARE CAPITAL
- COIMA SGR
- FIDERA LIMITED
- QUATTROR
- SETA HOLDING
Work highlights
Advised J.C. Flowers & Co. on the acquisition of 100% of the two insurance companies through which the German group Wefox operates in Italy.
Advised Coima SGR in relation to the investment, in a joint venture with Eagle Hills, into a newly incorporated fund for the relaunch of the historic Hotel Des Bains in Venice.
Advised Mipharm S.p.A. on the merger with Doppel.
Practice head
Ugo Molinari; Margherita Santoiemma
Other key lawyers
Marco Laviano; Ciro Di Palma; Francesca Battistutta; Andrea Cecchi