Regarded as an ‘amazing and super professional’ team, Linklaters Studio Legale Associato provides comprehensive support to private equity houses in their investments, including advising on fund formation, investment and exiting. The firm has particular experience advising clients on the financing aspects of private equity transactions. Ugo Orsini, who assists investment banks and financial institutions, and Alessandra Ghezzi, who is well-versed in the antitrust and regulatory aspects of transactions, are the interim heads of practice. Massimiliano Nitti joined from Chiomenti in September 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is amazing and super professional as well as very precise.’
- ‘Francesco Pasello is fantastic. I've never met such a skilled counsel. He is super professional and competent.’
- ‘The team is well coordinated among different functions, responsibilities and geographies, providing a very comprehensive service at international level.’
- ‘They are very professional and responsive.'
- 'Outstanding service.'
Key clients
- Triton
- Vam Investments Group S.p.A.
- Goldman Sachs Bank USA
- Centerbridge Partners Europe LLP
- Eurizon Capital SGR
- Vesper Infrastructure Partners
- BNP Paribas
- Barclays
- Crédit Agricole
- Natwest
- BBVA
- UniCredit
- Hg Feederco
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Ugo Orsini; Alessandra Ghezzi
Other key lawyers
Massimiliano Nitti; Roberto Egori; Matteo Tabellini; Francesco Pasello