Noted for its ‘client focus, quality of the deliverables and service level’, Simmons & Simmons acts on a broad range of private equity mandates, including financing, tax and fund structuring matters. The firm is also able to advise on contentious aspects that may arise in private equity deals. Andrea Accornero acts on acquistions, disposals, restructurings and refinancings. Laura Fiordelisi is experienced in the retail, food and life sciences sectors. Marco Muratore advises on private and public M&A matters. Moira Gamba is also noted.
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Testimonials
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- 'Client focus, quality of the deliverables and service level stand out.’
- ‘Internationality and flexibility are stand out qualities.’
- ‘Marco Muratore is collaborative, proactive and positive.’
Key clients
- Wise Equity SGR S.p.A.
- 21 Invest
- BlackRock
- Blackstone
- Charterhouse Capital Partners
- Chequers Capital
- Quaestio SGR
- QuattroR SGR
- RiverRock European Capital Partners LLP
- Innovery
- Riello Investimenti SGR
- EIM Capital
Work highlights
Advised Wise Equity SGR S.p.A. on the acquisition of 100% of the capital of CRM S.p.A., owner of the ‘Casa della Piada’ and ‘Gastone’ brands.
Advised Venture Life Group plc, a listed British company active in the consumer health and wellness sector, on the sale of Biokosmes s.r.l. and Venture Life Manufacturing AB to BioDue S.p.A.
Advised Genesy Group on the sale of the entire share capital of Webgenesys, a leading digital enabler supporting digital innovation in public administrations, to TXT e-solutions, an international group listed on the STAR segment, and HAT fund.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Andrea Accornero; Laura Fiordelisi; Marco Muratore
Other key lawyers
Moira Gamba; Alessandro Bonazzi; Paolo Guarneri