A ‘simply superlative’ team, A&O Shearman provides comprehensive support on M&A transactions and strategic partnerships, from antitrust and employment issues to data protection and tax matters. The firm focuses on assisting on the buy-side of mid-market investments for domestic and international private equity houses. The team is overseen by Paolo Nastasi, who is adept at real estate-M&A, and Emanuele Trucco, who handles inbound and outbound transactions. Within the team, Francesca Croci is well-versed in the life sciences and professional services sectors. Chiara De Luca acts on negotiation and risk management matters for private equity clients.
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Testimonials
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- 'Paolo Nastasi has tremendous drive and commercial acumen.'
- ‘Paolo Nastasi and Chiara De Luca truly operate as a team. They communicate extremely effectively among themselves to ensure consistently prompt responses and precise, tailored advice.’
- ‘A very strong and dynamic presence in Italy, with an impressive track record and excellent overall value.’
- ‘The individuals stand out for their combination of technical excellence and commercial judgement, with senior professionals consistently engaged throughout transactions.'
- 'Francesca Croci is recognised for her strong technical background and commercial acumen, together with deep knowledge of private equity and M&A matters.'
- ‘Emanuele Trocco is an exceptional professional. Beyond his unquestionable technical preparation, his commercial approach is truly unique.’
Key clients
- Gyrus Capital
- Fremman Capital
- Seven2
- Teralys
- Qatar Investment Authority
- Verlinvest SA
- Cobepa
- XGEN Venture
- Kervis SGR
- Clessidra Private Equity SGR
- AnaCap
- CVC
Work highlights
Advised Seven2, a midcap private equity fund, on the acquisition of the entire share capital of Fulgard from the current shareholders, the pan-European private equity fund Argos Wityu.
Advised Teralys, the agri-industrial investment unit of Al Mada, one of the largest private equity funds on the pan-African scene, in the acquisition of Nutkao.
Advised Fremman Capital, a pan-European, mid-market investment firm, in the acquisition of a majority stake in DIESSE Diagnostica Senese.
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Next Generation Partners
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Chiara De Luca
Practice head
Paolo Nastasi; Emanuele Trucco
Other key lawyers
Francesca Croci; Chiara De Luca