‘Highly skilled with great attention to client needs’, Hogan Lovells International LLP excels in private equity transactions in the life sciences sector, with wider experience in TMT, energy, infrastructure and retail. The firm handles large-scale investments, public-to-private transactions, secondaries and special situations. Luca Picone handles investments, recapitalisations and strategic joint ventures. Alessandro Seganfreddo brings expertise in life sciences, infrastructure and industrial matters. Paola Barometro specialises in the sports industry, while Ferigo Foscari is expert in public M&A. Seganfreddo and Foscari joined the team in early 2025 from White & Case (Europe) LLP.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Highly skilled with great attention to client needs.’
- ‘They are a very commercial private equity team with very strong market knowledge in infrastructure and technical excellence.’
- ‘Alessandro Seganfreddo is technically strong, great at execution, detail-focused and a safe pair of hands.’
- ‘The team is very experienced with cross-border transactions, which is especially relevant for PE funds outside of Italy.’
- ‘This team stands out for its ability to deliver pragmatic solutions. The balance of technical excellence with clear, client-focused advice is a key differentiator.’
- ‘Alessandro Seganfreddo and his team have sharp legal acumen, creativity, and an approachable style.'
Key clients
- PAI Partners
- Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners
- Presidio Investors
- 21 Invest SGR
- Acon Investments and Suzohapp
- Ambienta and Officine Maccaferri
- Hyle Capital Partners
- Arca Space Capital Fund
- Invitalia
- Dentalpro
- Gerresheimer
- Fressnapf Beteiligungs
Work highlights
Advised Presidio Investors, a Texas-based private equity firm, on its acquisition of 100% ownership of the Hellas Verona Football Club.
Advised 21 Invest on the agreement for the sale of the entire share capital of SIFI to the Spanish pharmaceutical group Faes Farma.
Advised PAI Partners on the acquisition of a majority stake of Beautynova, a global leader in the professional haircare products sector, from Bluegem.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Other key lawyers
Luca Picone; Paola Barometro; Martina Di Nicola; Francesco De Michele; Martino Filippi; Federico Urbani; Alessandro Seganfreddo; Ferigo Foscari