Formed at the beginning of January 2025, B&C Legal Corporate Avvocati e Commercialisti Associati is well-versed in all forms of corporate transactions, including shareholding transactions, business transfers, and joint ventures. Clients include companies active in the retail, chemical, electronics, and logistics sectors. Maria Adele De Luca leads the team and excels in supporting Japanese clients as they enter the European market.

The ‘extremely competent’ team at BLF Studio Legale advises clients on joint ventures, capital market operations, and M&A transactions. The firm’s clientele includes industrial groups, family businesses, financial institutions, and cooperatives. Based in Bologna, Roberto Ludergnani and Pier Luigi Morara jointly lead the team.

Combining ‘legal excellence with a deep commercial mindset’, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Studio Legale advises on corporate governance, joint ventures, and both public and private M&A. The firm leverages its wide strengths in employment, tax, and data protection law to support in transactions. Augusto Santoro leads the team and supports clients in the healthcare, fashion, and gaming industries.

With ‘a depth of market and sector knowledge’, BonelliErede boasts expertise in transactions across a wide array of industries, including the defence, fashion, food and beverage, automotive, and energy sectors. The firm’s experience includes advising on mergers and demergers, hostile bids, shareholders’ agreements, joint ventures, and post-closing matters. Eliana Catalano brings cross-border expertise to the team, advising on joint ventures and commercial agreements. With particular strength in insurance law, Stefano Micheli supports listed and non-listed companies in extraordinary transactions, joint ventures, and leveraged buyouts. Gianpiero Succi is well-versed in matters involving heavy industry, energy, and financial institutions in Africa, while Francesca Peruzzi focuses on capital markets and corporate governance. Also of note is the longstanding Alessandro De Nicola. In July 2025, Stefano Nanni Costa left the practice.

Possessing ‘a truly unique and unparalleled knowledge of the M&A market in Italy’, Chiomenti is involved in the current trend of merger transactions in the Italian banking sector. In addition, the firm advises on joint ventures, as well as minority and majority share purchases in the gaming, oil and gas, energy, and defence industries. Extraordinary transactions expert Luca Andrea Frignani and Marco Maugeri, who advises on corporate governance and capital increases, jointly lead the practice. Mario Roli and Carlo Croff bring expertise in matters concerning regulated and unregulated sectors, respectively, while Francesco Tedeschini focuses on takeover bids, joint ventures, and capital increases. Maria Vittoria Marchiolo and Maria Pia Palma were made partners in January 2026. Filippo Modulo, Antonio Sascaro, and Luigi Arnaldo Cremona are further noted members of the team. Massimiliano Nitti left the practice in September 2025.

Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici has greatly strengthened its corporate showing over the past year through the hiring of Livia Cocca from Chiomenti in March 2025, followed in July by three partners from BonelliErede. The firm’s expertise includes minority and majority sales and purchases in the infrastructure, financial services, fashion and automotive sectors. Francesco Gatti, an expert in cross-border transactions, jointly heads the practice alongside Carlo Pavesi, who is well-versed in contentious corporate matters. Stefano Valerio adds insight into takeover and M&A contexts, while Franco Barucci brings extraordinary transactional knowledge to the team. Other key names include Vittorio Cavajoni and Federico Cenzi Venezze.

Gianni & Origoni provides ‘excellent’ legal assistance to both listed and unlisted companies across borders and industries, including energy, media, telecoms, pharma, and infrastructure. The firm also provides regulatory support to government bodies in the sale of public assets, such as through privatisation procedures. Francesco Gianni is well-versed in M&A transactions and voluntary public exchange offers. Raimondo Premonte and Chiara Gianni are skilled in majority and minority acquisitions in the energy and infrastructure sectors, while Andrea Aiello is knowledgeable on the aviation, infrastructure and defence sectors. Alberto Recchia specialises in the technology sector, and Donato Romano and Caterina Pistocchi are also key members of the team.

‘Skilled in M&A all around’, Legance - Avvocati Associati brings its expertise to novel transactions, cross-border mandates, and broader corporate matters, including shareholder agreements. The firm’s recent activity has included advising on major infrastructure transactions in both the energy and telecoms spaces. Filippo Troisi is a key member of the team, with experience in public tender offers, while Andrea Botti focuses on M&A, divestitures, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations, and Laura Li Donni handles transactions in the telecoms, technology, and automotive sectors. Giacomo Gitti, Lorenzo De Rosa, and the ‘outstanding in his class’ Paolo Antonio Mulas provide further assistance in the financial and luxury goods sectors. Alberto Giampieri and Giovanni Nardulli are also key members of the practice.

The ‘pro-active’ team at PedersoliGattai supports key players in the pharmaceutical, fintech, sports, food, and fashion industries. The firm routinely acts in major cross-border transactions, corporate reorganisations, and governance matters. The team is jointly led by Bruno Gattai, who advises PE funds and family businesses, as well as both listed and non-listed companies, Giovanni Pedersoli, who handles cross-border M&A deals, and Carlo Pedersoli, who manages extraordinary finance transactions. Damiano Battaglia focuses on industrial M&A, corporate finance, and commercial contracts. Also of note are Ascanio Cibrario and Carlo Pedersoli. Luca Saraceni left the firm in April 2025.

Frequently instructed on cross-border transactions, ADVANT Nctm supports a wide range of multinational and domestic clients with joint venture agreements and M&A transactions concerning both majority and minority stakes. The firm has particular expertise in the TMT, infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing sectors, and is led by Matteo Trapani, a specialist in M&A transactions with recent experience in the gaming and cybersecurity industries. Alberto Toffoletto advises on transactions in distressed contexts, Paolo Montironi is an expert in leveraged buyouts, regularly advising Italian and foreign private equity funds, and Lorenzo Freddi, who joined the firm in November 2024 from Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, focuses on the technology and infrastructure sectors.

Noted for its ‘technical expertise, transparency, and flexibility’, the team at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton assists blue-chip clients with high-value and complex transactions, cross-border mergers, disposals, and investment matters. Based in Rome, Giuseppe Scassellati-Sforzolini often handles privatisations, debt exchange offers, takeover bids, and divestitures. Roberto Bonsignore is well-regarded for his strength in energy and infrastructure matters, Matteo Montanaro adds expertise in corporate reorganisations, and David Singer brings insight into venture capital transaction contexts. Paolo Rainelli is well-versed in telecoms, oil and gas, and renewable energy-related transactions, with Gerolamo da Passano adding knowledge of the luxury and aviation industries.

Utilising its ‘deep market and sector knowledge’, Clifford Chance advises on a wide range of transactions, with recent experience in defence, offshore energy, and finance. The firm has also acted in joint venture and public exchange offering matters. Paolo Sersale is an expert in takeover regulations, while Umberto Penco Salvi specialises in corporate governance. Claudio Cerabolini supports both domestic and international private equity funds, asset managers, financial institutions, and corporations, while Filippo Isacco acts in insurance and energy matters. Francesca Casini brings corporate governance expertise to the team, with a focus on consumer goods and life sciences contexts.

The ‘exceptionally well-structured’ team at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader expertly handles strategic and public M&A mandates. The firm routinely advises major corporates and investment funds on joint ventures, reorganisations, and global rights acquisitions. Luca Picone spearheads the practice, handling a range of transactions, as well as corporate governance mandates. Paola Barometro specialises in banking-related M&A, especially restructuring, consolidation, and transformation deals. Martina Di Nicola supports clients with mergers, de-mergers, and corporate reorganisations, while Francesco De Michele supports clients with leveraged buyouts, private acquisitions, and divestitures. Andrea Pretti specialises in the life sciences and healthcare industries, and he joined the practice alongside Alessandro Seganfreddo, Piero de Mattia, and Ferigo Foscari from White & Case (Europe) LLP at the beginning of 2025.

‘Large and flexible’, the team at A&O Shearman brings experience in a range of sectors, including IT, life sciences, and FMCG, to a wide array of M&A contexts. The firm is able to handle all aspects of a transaction, leveraging its expertise in antitrust, employment, tax, compliance, and data protection. The team is led by capital and real estate M&A expert Paolo Nastasi and Emanuele Trucco, who is noted for his knowledge of corporate governance and financial institutions. Chiara De Luca is a key member of the team, bringing experience in multi-jurisdictional transactions.

Standing out for its ‘consistent professionalism and deep expertise in M&A’, Ashurst Perkins Coie assists clients with joint ventures, business sell-offs, and portfolio management. The team has particular strength in energy and infrastructure projects. The department’s practice head is the ‘brilliant’ Annamaria Pinzuti, who focuses on energy, infrastructure, transport, and telecoms-related transactions. Carloandrea Meacci routinely advises international infrastructure funds and Italian utility companies. In May 2025, Fabio Niccoli left the firm.

‘Extremely reactive and skilled’, Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie is well-versed in multi-jurisdictional transactions and reorganisations, with particular strength in the luxury and fashion industries. The firm maintains further expertise in the TMT, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Respectively based in Milan and Rome, Pietro Bernasconi, an M&A and IPO specialist, and Raffaele Giarda, who is regarded as a ‘great negotiator’, jointly lead the practice. ‘Top-quality’ Paolo Ghiglione advises on both public and private M&A deals, while Anna Marina De Vivo is experienced in the reorganisation of multinational groups.

A ‘solid team with consolidated experience in M&A’, Cappelli Riolo Calderaro Crisostomo Del Din & Partners supports global conglomerates, family-owned businesses, financial institutions, and private equity funds across the spectrum of corporate transactions, including extraordinary transactions. The team can draw on the firm’s broader expertise in tax, finance, insolvency, and real estate law to supplement its M&A support. Roberto Cappelli leads the practice, focusing on joint ventures, spin-offs, and company incorporation matters. Stefania Lo Curto is well-versed in cross-border matters, including corporate finance and restructuring transactions, while Michele Crisostomo specialises in energy transition and sustainable finance.

Noted for their ‘deep knowledge’ and ‘sharp negotiation skills’, CMS excels in mid-market M&A transactions, while still experienced in large cross-border deals. The firm's sector experience includes renewable and traditional energy, life sciences, automotive, and construction. The team is managed by Pietro Cavasola, who advises on joint ventures and corporate reorganisations. Daniela Murer supports clients in the energy, industrials, engineering, and aerospace sectors, and the ‘invaluable partner’ Giacomo Cavasola specialises in transactions within the healthcare, financial services, and industrial sectors.

With a standout ‘collaborative and client-focused approach’, Dentons handles sizable transactions in the defence, leisure, and life sciences sectors, be they strategic or financial. The firm is also well-versed in corporate reorganisations, joint ventures, and private equity transactions. The team is jointly led by Alessandro Dubini, who assists industry groups, financial institutions, and private equity funds, and Pier Francesco Faggiano, who adds corporate governance expertise. Noted for her ‘exceptional experience and quality’, Barbara Urselli advises on joint ventures, corporate mergers, divestitures, and commercial contracts.

The ‘highly-committed’ team at DLA Piper is well-versed in the sale and purchase of companies, private equity investments, and the structuring of joint ventures. The firm regularly represents clients active in the TMT, energy, and banking sectors. The team is jointly led by Giulio Maroncelli, who specialises in the energy sector, and the ‘experienced and pragmatic’ Danilo Surdi, who brings infrastructure expertise. Wolf Michael Kühne is an expert in cross-border transactions, with particular strength in mandates involving the Italian and German jurisdictions. In November 2024, Matteo Almini left the firm, followed by Alessandro Piermanni in March 2025.

Providing ‘excellent technical legal skills’, Giovannelli e Associati Studio Legale assists clients with the full life-cycle of a transaction, advising on finance, employment, real estate, tax, and dispute resolution matters. The firm regularly advises on cross-border transactions across Europe, and the team is spearheaded by Alessandro Giovannelli, who focuses on buyouts, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations, and restructurings. The ‘professional’ and ‘well-prepared’ Alessandra Pieretti brings experience in corporate governance matters for family-owned businesses.

The Greenberg Traurig team advises clients on transactions in a wide array of sectors, from energy and pharmaceuticals to hospitality and finance. With a global network of offices, the firm is also well-versed in cross-border transactions involving multiple jurisdictions. Luigi Santa Maria, an advisor on both public and private M&A transactions, and Mario Santa Maria, who acts on joint ventures and strategic investments, jointly manage the team. Carlo Scaglioni specialises in the energy sector, with experience in mid-market M&A transactions. Pietro Belloni joined the team in December 2025 from Linklaters Studio Legale Associato.

Containing ‘exceptional professionals’ at every level, Latham & Watkins LLP provides a full-service offering, with multi-jurisdictional capabilities across Europe, the US, and APAC. The firm boasts particular strength in transactions involving the aerospace, fashion, and hospitality industries. Practice head Stefano Sciolla is well-versed in private equity and joint venture transactions, and he is ably supported by Giovanni Sandicchi, who specialises in cross-border regulatory issues and comparative contract law. In September 2025, Giorgia Lugli left the team.

Combining ‘outstanding technical expertise with a highly commercial and solutions-driven approach’, Linklaters Studio Legale Associato leverages its multi-disciplinary practice to advise on public takeovers, private M&A, equity markets, joint ventures, and commercial partnerships. The firm is experienced in both high-end and mid-market transactions on both the buy-side and sell-side. Ugo Orsini focuses on capital markets transactions, and Alessandra Ghezzi brings expertise in M&A. Massimiliano Nitti, who joined from Chiomenti in September 2025, is the new head of practice. Giorgio Fantacchiotti left the firm in May 2025, followed by Pietro Belloni in June and Roberto Casati at the end of the year.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is well-versed across the Italian M&A market, leveraging its strength in the technology, industrial, energy, food, and life sciences sectors. The firm advises on all forms of corporate transactions, including joint ventures and private equity investments, acting on both the buy-side and sell-side. Jointly leading the practice, Attilio Mazzilli often supports multinationals and private equity funds, Fabio Fauceglia advises on both sides of energy and automotive transactions, and Guido Testa focuses on the industrial and healthcare sectors.

The ‘smart’ team at White & Case (Europe) LLP is well-versed in public M&A matters, including voluntary and mandatory takeovers. The firm positions itself as a one-stop-shop for transactions in the Italian, English, and US markets, with particular expertise in real estate contexts. Leonardo Graffi is knowledgeable on commercial contracts, sanctions, and golden power regulation matters, while Sara Scapin advises on life sciences, infrastructure, and transport-related transactions. Joining from Latham & Watkins LLP in May 2025, Giovanni Spedicato brings insight into the sports, entertainment, and retail industries. Ferigo Foscari and Alessandro Seganfreddo left the team in January 2025.

Distinguished by ‘their technical competence and professional integrity’, the team at Bird & Bird specialises in M&A transactions in the technology, retail, energy, and life sciences sectors. The firm has seen particular activity in mid-market transactions with a cross-border element. The practice is headed by Alberto Salvadè, an expert in corporate transactions and restructuring deals. Giovanni Gazzaniga brings high-end transaction experience to the team, supporting both domestic and international corporations and private equity funds.

Home to ‘outstanding professionals’, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP frequently assists companies with joint ventures, commercial agreement negotiations, M&A transactions, and sponsorship deals, and its sector specialisms include real estate, transport, and energy. Giovanni Sagramoso, who advises banking, insurance, and technology clients, and Carmine Gravina, who acts in public and private M&A deals, jointly lead the practice, and Daniela Della Rosa is another noted member of the practice, specialising in IP-related transactions.

The ‘attentive, cooperative, and very supportive’ team at Deloitte Legal Italy -Società tra Avvocati a r.l. offers a full spectrum of support to clients, regularly advising on M&A transactions in the life sciences, luxury, energy, and telecoms arenas. As an advisor on business transfers and capital acquisition transactions, Giorgio Mariani jointly leads the team alongside Francesco Brunelli, who brings extraordinary transactional expertise. Massimo Zamorani focuses on mid-cap M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations.

‘A reliable and trusted partner’, FIVERS Studio Legale e Tributario often advises on M&A transactions, corporate reorganisations, joint ventures, and co-investment agreements. The firm also boasts sector expertise in the banking, food, retail, real estate, and sports sectors, advising major companies, private equity funds, and financial institutions on both sides of transactions. Alfredo Craca negotiates financing agreements and is well-versed in insolvency contexts, Francesco Di Carlo adds expertise in regulatory issues for listed companies, and Silvia Romanelli advises on extraordinary transactions and public takeover bids.

GA-Alliance leverages its expertise in the utilities and industrial sectors to advise on corporate reorganistations, shareholder agreements, and joint ventures for clients operating in those arenas. The firm has particular experience in extraordinary transactions, spin-offs, and majority stake acquisitions, and the practice is spearheaded by Francesco Sciaudone, who specialises in matters arising in regulated industries, such as energy and infrastructure. Giancarlo Luglini routinely advises on capital market transactions.

With the ‘ability to adapt to any situation’, LCA Studio Legale‘s sector expertise spans the Italian market, acting in the automotive, technology, energy, food, and insurance industries. Alongside Andrea Messuti and Riccardo Massimilla, Riccardo Sismondi co-heads the practice, routinely advising on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. ‘An outstanding M&A lawyer’, Leah Dunlop assists clients with strategic alliances and reorganisations, and Luca Minoli is an expert in strategic M&A, advising corporations and family-run businesses.

The team at Molinari combines ‘deep legal expertise with a client-first approach’, advising on a wide array of M&A and corporate matters. The firm is well-versed in due diligence, corporate reorganisations, divestitures and acquisitions. The practice is led by Ugo Molinari, who advises on capital increases, acquisitions, and joint ventures, and Margherita Santoiemma, who is experienced in leveraged buyouts and acquisition finance. In November 2024, Matteo Almini joined the team from DLA Piper.

‘A certainty in the Italian legal panorama’, Pavia e Ansaldo is well-practised in corporate governance and M&A transactions, particularly in cross-border settings. The firm’s sector expertise includes technology, luxury goods and heavy industry. Jointly leading the group, Stefano Bianchi routinely advises on corporate restructurings and private equity deals, while Meritxell Roca Ortega advises on cross-border transactions and corporate governance. Giuseppe Besozzi adds knowledge of the industrial and fashion sectors to the team.

‘Very committed, competent and well integrated’, Portolano Cavallo regularly handles the Italian aspects of major international investment transactions. The firm leverages its strength in the technology and life sciences sectors for mid- to high-cap transactions. Francesco Portolano has experience in transactions within regulated sectors, while Manuela Cavallo brings expertise across multiple jurisdictions. Luca Gambini focuses on the life sciences sector and is well-versed in venture capital matters.

‘Highly organised, extremely skilled, and consistently supportive’, Simmons & Simmons boasts breadth in its sector expertise, acting in the real estate, luxury goods, life sciences, and energy sectors. The firm is also experienced in the growing data centre market and handles public takeovers, demergers, and corporate restructurings. Andrea Accornero focuses on private equity and M&A transactions for both domestic and international funds, Dario Spinella specialises in real estate matters, and Laura Fiordelisi handles venture capital transactions.

With experience in mid-market transactions raising cross-border elements, Ughi E Nunziante is noted for its ‘extensive experience’ in the oil and gas sector. The firm provides comprehensive support in M&A transactions, leveraging its expertise in administration, antitrust, and data protection. Roberto Leccese supports clients in the renewable and traditional energy sectors with their corporate matters. Giuseppe Coco advises on corporate restructurings and divestments, while Filippo Mazza handles transactions for insurance energy companies.

Carnelutti Law Firm advises across the gamut of corporate and commercial matters, including extraordinary transactions, joint ventures, business transfers, spin-offs, and corporate reorganisations. The firm is regularly instructed by companies in the telecoms, technology, energy, life sciences, and real estate sectors. Leading the team, Luca Arnaboldi is experienced in M&A transactions and corporate finance, while Carlo Pappalettera acts for US and European companies in cross-border acquisitions.

‘Unique in its ability to act as a genuine business partner’, CBA Studio Legale e Tributario operates across a broad spectrum of industries, from energy and real estate to gaming and fashion. The firm also leverages its full-service approach to advise on banking, labour, and antitrust issues that arise during corporate matters. Practice head Luca Fabbrini advises on public offerings.

The ‘highly skilled’ team at De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani provides continuous support to its corporate clients, acting in extraordinary transactions, handling regulatory issues, and advising on director resignations and company set-ups. Barbara Calza advises both domestic and cross-border transactions and joint ventures. Claudio Corba Colombo brings experience in distressed M&A, while Marco Frazzica focuses on mergers, demergers, and transfers of business. In February 2025, Massimo Caiazza joined the practice, and Paolo Barbanti Silva left the firm in September 2024.

Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP provides legal and tax advice on all forms of corporate transactions, including distressed M&A and corporate reorganisations. The firm also advises on corporate governance, real estate-related matters, and dispute resolution. ‘A business-oriented problem solver’, Maurizio Delfino often advises on hostile takeovers and corporate reorganisations, while Massimo Chiais, another key member of the practice, specialises in the fashion and retail sectors.

‘A complete team with all the necessary expertise’, DWF specialises in mid-market M&A matters, encompassing the life sciences, real estate, insurance, energy, and TMT sectors. Heading the practice, ‘standout leader’ Luca Cuomo advises corporate clients, private equity funds, and commercial banks, with particular strength in the food and beverage sector. Antonio Ferri covers joint ventures, M&A transactions, corporate reorganisations, and restructurings across the Italian market.

Noted for ‘its strong international reach’, Eversheds Sutherland Associazione Professionale offers commercial, corporate finance, venture capital, and restructuring support to clients in the pharma, aerospace, oil and gas and renewables sectors. Based in Rome, co-head Giuseppe Celli is well-versed in corporate litigation, reorganisations, and business transfers. Milan-based Davide Proverbio also co-leads the practice, specialising in the real estate sector.

Containing ‘highly skilled, excellent negotiators’, K&L Gates advises on corporate transactions, governance, and shareholder matters. The firm’s sector expertise includes the energy, luxury, industrial, and real estate sectors. Giampaolo Salsi, an expert in the manufacturing and financial sectors, leads the practice alongside Arturo Meglio, who advises on corporate litigation and the reorganisation of family-owned groups. Paolo Rusconi left the firm in November 2025.

Leveraging ‘strong technical expertise with a truly client-oriented approach’, L&B Partners Avvocati Associati advises on domestic and cross-border transactions for domestic operators, family-owned businesses, and multinationals in the energy, life sciences, and fashion industries. Davide Pelloso leads the team and focuses on extraordinary transactions. With particular strength in renewable energy matters, Michele Di Terlizzi advises on M&A transactions, corporate restructurings, and corporate finance.

A team containing ‘full-value professionals’, Norton Rose Fulbright regularly advises on cross-border, mid-market deals in the financial, energy, and industrial sectors. The firm’s client roster includes banks, insurers, and funds. Heading up the practice, Salvatore Iannitti focuses on the insurance and re-insurance sectors, while Claudio Di Falco advises on IPOs, joint ventures, and restructurings.

Noted for its ability to deliver ‘exceptional legal advice to global businesses’, Nunziante Magrone supports industrial and commercial operators within the Italian market and beyond. Francesco Abbozzo Franzi specialises in corporate governance, Gianmarco Mileni Munari regularly supports international players with their investment projects in Italy, and Gianmatteo Nunziante provides expertise in corporate litigation. Fiorella Alvino, another key team member, frequently supports clients with their international joint ventures.

Experienced in both public and private M&A matters, Orsingher Ortu – Avvocati Associati often advises on corporate transactions across a range of market sectors, from finance and TMT to fashion and luxury goods. The practice also advises on corporate finance and restructuring issues. The team is overseen by Nicola Barra Caracciolo, who handles extraordinary transactions, including IPOs. Mario Ortu is experienced in public takeover bids and the establishment of joint ventures.

A ‘skilled’ team of professionals, Osborne Clarke is specialised in corporate matters within the utilities sector. In addition, the department often advises on venture capital and corporate reorganisations. The ‘very professional and responsive’ Giuliano Lanzavecchia leads the practice, supporting PE funds, technology companies, and industrial groups. Joining in March 2025 from PedersoliGattai, Luca Saraceni specialises in corporate reorganisations and mid-market M&A transactions.

Distinguished by ‘its competence, reliability, and ability to listen’, Rucellai & Raffaelli is well-versed in corporate transactions, including distressed M&A and joint ventures. Leading the team, the ‘brilliant’ Enrico Sisti assists multinational conglomerates with the implementation of new business models in Italy. Filippo Agosti is experienced in corporate matters across the technology, aviation, and industrial sectors.

Demonstrating a ‘high level of legal expertise’, Watson Farley & Williams is well-versed in minority stake purchases, with notable experience in cross-border transactions. The firm advises across the energy, infrastructure, real estate, life sciences, and manufacturing sectors. Assisting with corporate transactions in renewable and traditional energy contexts, Eugenio Tranchino leads the team, and he is ably supported by Carlo Cosmelli, who focuses on M&A transactions and corporate governance matters.

The individuals at Withers Società tra Avvocati S.r.l. are noted for demonstrating ‘outstanding legal ability and strong interpersonal skills’, advising entrepreneurs, family offices, and family-owned businesses based both in Italy and abroad. The firm is particularly experienced in restructurings and regularly advises on matters related to the wine and hospitality sector. The practice is managed by Roberta Crivellaro, who is frequently sought after for advice on governance and market entry matters.

Recognised for its ‘strong’ partner involvement, ALMA SOCIETA' TRA AVVOCATI S.R.L. supports multinationals, investment funds, state-owned enterprises, and strategic investors with the entire gamut of extraordinary transactions. Marco Nicolini, a co-head of the practice, specialises in real estate and infrastructure development transactions, while fellow co-head Luca Magrini assists with the structuring of joint ventures and negotiating commercial agreements.

Advising national and international entities across a wide array of sectors, Alpeggiani Avvocati Associati assists in day-to-day corporate matters, as well as extraordinary transactions. The firm regularly acts in matters related to food, manufacturing, life sciences, logistics, and energy. Combining ‘outstanding legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach’, the team is jointly led by Marco Carbonara, Pietro Giorgetti, Niccolò Piccone, and Leonardo Proni.

Andersen in Italy leverages its multi-practice strength to advise on the tax, finance, regulatory, and compliance aspects of M&A matters. The firm has experience in the energy, healthcare, hospitality, fashion, and technology sectors. Gherardo Cadore is the Milan-based practice head specialising in privatisation transactions. Leading the practice from Brescia, Andrea Ferrandi advises on shareholder disputes, and Francesco Inturri focuses on extraordinary transactions and company incorporation.

The ‘highly experienced and skilled team’ at bureau Plattner advises both listed and unlisted companies that are active in the manufacturing, logistics, banking, insurance, and fashion industries. The firm is particularly strong in corporate and M&A matters that raise cross-border issues with German-speaking countries. The team is led by the ‘super professional’ Simona Gallo and Christoph Jenny, as well as Massimo Petrucci and Carlo Gurioli.

With a particular strength on the sell-side of extraordinary transactions, EY supports clients with the infrastructure, fashion, energy, entertainment, and manufacturing sectors. The team is led by Christian Busca, an experienced advisor on international matters for consumer and industrial product manufacturers. Matteo Zapelli often advises on tax and corporate finance issues.

Gitti and Partners is experienced in a wide range of extraordinary transactions, including joint ventures, strategic alliances, mergers, demergers, and restructurings. Gregorio Gitti advises financial institutions, insurance companies, and public entities. Stefano Roncoroni adds corporate finance expertise, while Matteo Treccani focuses on distressed M&A transactions.

Maintaining ‘in-depth market knowledge’, LEXIA advises on both public and private M&A in the technology, fintech, finance, ICT, and TMT sectors. The firm specialises in business transfers, leveraged buyouts, and capital increases. Supporting clients with corporate governance matters and extraordinary transactions, Francesco Dagnino spearheads the team, which saw the addition of Giacomo Paracchi in June 2025.

‘Proactive, professional and emphatic’, Lexsential Studio Legale advises clients on extraordinary transactions in a wide range of sectors, including fashion, crypto, life sciences, entertainment, real estate, and manufacturing. The firm has experience on both the buy-side and sell-side of transactions, and the practice is jointly led by Stefano Candela, Pasquale Di Mino, and Gianpiero Zignari.

Utilising a ‘flexible and adaptive approach’, LMCR supports clients with investment transactions and corporate governance. Acting for pharmaceutical, energy, and retail companies, the firm advises on leveraged buy-outs, shareholder agreements, and financing requirements. The practice is overseen by Massimo La Torre, who supports listed and unlisted clients in the banking and industrial sectors, and Roberto Rio, who focuses on corporate governance.

Displaying ‘outstanding professionalism’, LMS Studio Legale handles mergers, joint ventures, commercial partnerships, and minority investments. The firm regularly acts in the food, retail, automotive, and finance sectors. Fabio Labruna, who leads the practice, supports clients with transactions and corporate-related litigation. Annalisa Esposito supports private equity funds with domestic and cross-border transactions.

Specialising in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, Masotti Cassella advises clients on general corporate matters and extraordinary transactions. The firm leverages its multi-disciplinary expertise, including in tax, to advise on ancillary aspects of transactional matters. Mascia Cassella, Luca Masotti, and Carlo Piatti jointly lead the practice; Cassella advises on matters emanating from the energy and fashion industries, Masotti focuses on the pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors, and Piatti brings experience in corporate litigation.

Noted for its ‘deep expertise in complex regulatory and contractual matters’, ONTIER Italia advises clients on a wide range of corporate transactions, including majority and minority investments and joint ventures. The firm is experienced in the technology, energy, real estate and fashion industries. Jointly leading the practice, Luca Pardo specialises in the media and AI sectors, while Carmen Fernández Vadillo advises on internalisation matters and om entry into the Italian market.

Well-versed in cross-border mandates, Studio Legale Padovan advises Italian and international clients on a wide array of transactions, including joint ventures and M&A. The firm also assists clients with drafting and negotiating commercial agreements. Marco Padovan specialises in both commercial and corporate matters, including construction contracts and compliance. Edoardo Poletti is experienced in the infrastructure, construction, and banking sectors.

Combining ‘technical precision with practical, business-oriented advice’, Pirola Pennuto Zei & Associati specialises in company law, acting in transfers of business, spin-offs, joint ventures, and corporate reorganisations. The firm is also well-versed in the tax aspects of corporate matters. Massimo Di Terlizzi, on top of leading the team, handles M&A, private equity, and corporate restructuring matters for both national and international clients.

A ‘truly partner-led practice’, PwC Legal & Tax Italy advises clients on the entire life-cycle of M&A transactions, from negotiations and due diligence, to post-transaction assistance. The firm also provides assistance on wider competition, administrative, and employment issues that may arise. Alongside corporate governance expert Cristina Cengia, Pietro Buccarelli leads the team and advises on IPOs and restructurings.

Offering ‘outstanding client service’, Squire Patton Boggs excels in corporate and M&A transactions in the energy sector, at both the domestic and international level. The firm’s expertise includes advising on transactions in the traditional and renewable energy arenas. The team is led by Sara Belotti, who advises on private M&A, venture capital, and reorganisations.

Noted for being ‘highly supportive’, Studio Legale Carbonetti frequently assists with domestic and cross-border M&A and investment transactions for fintech, insurance, and real estate clients. The firm is also experienced in corporate compliance work. Francesco Selogna, who advises on leverage buyouts and private capital transactions, leads the team alongside Rocco Santarelli, an expert in corporate governance issues.