
Accolades
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Deep knowledge of M&A issues and able to adapt to new situations potentially emerging from negotiations.’
‘Full availability for clients’ needs.’
‘Stefano Sciolla is outstanding - always available when needed and business-oriented.'
‘Giovanni Sandicchi - unlike other lawyers, he has a positive approach to situations, trying to find the right compromise with counterparties. This often helps mitigate conflicts and to find agreement.’
‘Giovanni Spedicato is smart, experienced, and tries to help the client in all aspects of a deal.'
Key clients
- The Carlyle Group
- Bain Capital
- Partners Group
- Apollo
- Platinum Equity
- TA Associates
- EQT
- CVC Capital Partners
- PAI Partners
- BC Partners
Work highlights
- Advised BC Partners on the sale of Forno D’Asolo Group to Investindustrial and the Bagnoli family.
- Advised Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management, Stellex Capital Management and credit funds (managed by Man Group’s Man GLG) on the sale of Officine Maccaferri to Ambienta.
- Advised EQT Private Equity on the sale of LimaCorporate to Enovis™ Corporation.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Cataldo Piccarreta
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Stefano Sciolla
Other key lawyers
Cataldo Piccarreta; Giorgia Lugli; Giovanni Sandicchi; Giovanni Spedicato; Andrea Stincardini; Luca Maranetto