PracticesCorporate and CommercialM&AReal Estate and Retail

IndustriesChemicalsConstructionConsumer GoodsReal Estate and Retail

Barbara’s practice is mainly focused on corporate law, specialising in domestic and cross border M&A transactions, transfer of going concerns, joint ventures and corporate restructuring as well as on commercial contracts.

Barbara has been assisting a number of clients both national and international (in particular, US, German, Swedish, French, Belgian and English clients) in the realization of business activities in Italy. She has also been assisting clients in companies’ restructuring (mergers, de-mergers, etc.) and in joint venture transactions both with Italian and foreign partners.

Complementary and parallel with the above, she is active in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements (supply, distribution, manufacturing, licensing consultancy, etc.) as per the clients’ need.

Barbara has also gained a relevant experience in the real estate area and in the retail regulatory practice, in assisting important clients of the Firm active in the retail sector.

She has developed an in-depth knowledge of the industry sectors of the clients she has represented for many years, including retail (a Swedish group active in the sale of furniture to consumer); chemicals (an US multinational); machine manufacturing (US manufacturer).

Barbara is regularly mentioned on Legal500 in the Corporate and M&A practice.

Admitted to the Italian Bar

Barbara Calza is since year 2000 a partner at De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani.

Milan, Degree in Law, Milan Catholic University