The private equity practice at Latham & Watkins LLP is experienced in both inbound and outbound M&A deals. The practice also covers take-privates, minority investments, fund-to-fund transfers, and corporate carve-outs. The department is led by M&A, private equity, joint venture and cross-border deal expert Stefano Sciolla. Cataldo Piccarreta is an adviser to private equity sponsors and portfolio companies; Giorgia Lugli is an experienced private equity transaction lawyer; and Giovanni Sandicchi advises on contract and corporate law. The practice also features Giovanni Spedicato and Andrea Stincardini. Giancarlo D’Ambrosio departed in April 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘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.
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Leading partners
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Cataldo Piccarreta
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Stefano Sciolla
Other key lawyers
Cataldo Piccarreta; Giorgia Lugli; Giovanni Sandicchi; Giovanni Spedicato; Andrea Stincardini; Luca Maranetto