Mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures

We offer clients an integrated service on a broad range of M&A transactions, whether public or private, domestic or cross-border. Our M&A track record in Italy is substantial and growing year on year. Our clients include Italian and international public and private companies, banks, financial institutions and insurance companies, private equity investor groups and investment fund managers.

High-value cross-border transactions are the most visible part of our work, but our Italian practice also focuses on domestic deals and small to midsize transactions.

Our strengths

• advice on M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructurings
• help on negotiation and drafting financing and corporate documentation
• assistance in organising, conducting and coordinating pre-acquisition
  due diligence
• specialised experience in competition, tax, IP/IT and employment law
• extensive international resources and contacts.

Reputation

Legal 500 EMEA 2011 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale has been increasingly active in cross-border M&A and private equity deals.”