Noted for its ‘in-depth expertise in venture capital and private equity transaction structuring’, Dentons acts for both funds and sellers on all aspects of transactions. With recent experience in the energy sector, the firm advises on the acquisition, tax structuring and exit strategies of clients’ matters. Leading the team, Alessandro Dubini is familiar with capital markets corporate finance and reorganisations, and Pier Francesco Faggiano focuses on the food, healthcare and manufacturing sectors. Antonio Legrottaglie adds investment round experience to the team.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘Antonio Legrottaglie is an outstanding professional with great negotiation skills.’
- 'The team is quick, clear and easy to work with, which sets them apart from other firms.'
- ‘The people I have worked with stand out for being very skilled, approachable and solution-oriented. They focus on what really matters and keep advice practical and clear.'
- ‘In-depth expertise in venture capital and private equity transaction structuring.'
- ‘Highly responsive to client-specific needs. Shows creativity in translating these into financing structures and documents.'
- ‘Unique geographical coverage together with strong market positioning and trustworthiness make Dentons the number one choice for multi-country projects.’
Key clients
- CDP Venture Capital
- ARCHIMED
- Gradiente III
- PureLabs
- White Bridge Investments
- 360 Capital
- Maire Investments
- Orascom TMT Investments
- Neva SGR
Work highlights
Advising ARCHIMED, a global investment firm focused on the healthcare industries, on the sale of a majority stake in DIESSE Diagnostica Senese, a leading Italian manufacturer of innovative diagnostic systems and reagents dedicated to the in vitro diagnostics market.
Assisting the private equity fund Gradiente III, managed by Gradiente SGR, in the second transaction to accomplish its investment in Hawai Italia, a leading designer and producer of fashion and technical footwear accessories.
Assisting Neva SGR, the Intesa Sanpaolo Group’s venture capital company, wholly owned by the Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center, as co-leading investor in a €84 million series B financing round of Nuclidium.
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
Alessandro Dubini; Pier Francesco Faggiano
Other key lawyers
Barbara Urselli; Antonio Legrottaglie; Marilina Di Lauro