‘Very commercial and well connected’, White & Case (Europe) LLP advises well-known private equity and alternative capital provider firms on a wide range of transactions, with particular strength in regulated sectors, including energy and telecoms. The team is well-positioned for cross-border matters, containing capabilities in Italian, English and US law. ’Deal-maker’ Leonardo Graffi handles joint ventures as well as public and private M&A deals. Sara Scapin focuses on the life sciences, retail, tech and energy sectors. Joining from Latham & Watkins LLP in May 2025, Giovanni Spedicato advises private equity sponsors, industrial clients and investment banks.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very commercial and well connected. Able to handle large transactions smoothly. Can cut through complex legal issues to give clear and practical advice.’
- ‘Michael Immordino is a very senior industry figure with a very broad range of experience.'
- 'Leonardo Graffi is a hands-on deal lawyer who works on big ticket transactions for major international clients.’
- ‘Strong team - effective and available.’
- ‘Strong leadership of Leonardo Graffi stands out. He is a deal maker, focused on key issues rather than useless details, trying to find constructive solutions.'
Key clients
- AIMIA
- Ancala Partners
- Antin Infrastructure Partners
- Ardian
- BC Partners
- BentallGreenOak
- Blackstone
- Carlyle
- CDP Venture Capital
- Charterhouse Capital Partners
- Centerbridge
- Cobepa
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
Michael Immordino; Leonardo Graffi; Domenico Fanuele; Caitlin Powell Gimpel; Sara Scapin; Giovanni Cirelli; Giovanni Spedicato