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With ‘a strong track record in the ECM space', BonelliErede has an enviable reputation for its advice to listed and regulated companies on privatisations and listings. Heading up the department, Vittoria Giustiniani is consistently mandated by companies to access capital markets through IPOs and capital increases. Other key figures include Silvia Romanelli, a highly-regarded expert in takeover bids and share issuances, and Gianfranco Veneziano, who brings ’in-depth knowledge of capital markets‘. Managing associate Francesca Peruzzi is another name to note. Former partners Federica Munno and Carlo Montagna departed the firm during 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Strong knowledge of business.'

  • 'Very high-level professional approach and full availability.’

  • ‘BonelliErede is a very reliable law firm with a strong track record in the ECM space.'

  • 'The team is always available and has the ability to deal with complicated issues, understanding the client's needs and providing solutions that help the client in its decision-making process.’

  • 'Gianfranco Veneziano's in-depth knowledge of capital markets and corporate law, as well as his soft skills, are key when dealing with several complicated and delicate issues.’

Key clients

  • Abaco Innovazione
  • Bialetti Industrie
  • Brembo
  • DeA Capital
  • Edizione
  • e-Novia
  • Kruso Kapital
  • Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group
  • Satellogic
  • Sebino
  • Unipol Sai

Work highlights

  • Advised Brembo on the proposal to relocate its registered office to the Netherlands, taking the legal form of an NV company (Naamloze vennootschap) under Dutch law.
  • Advised Edizione, as majority shareholder of Autogrill, in relation to the closing of the business combination between Autogrill and Dufry AG.
  • Advised Catterton OTTP on the accelerated book building launched by Catterton subsidiary CP7 Beauty Luxco to sell a tranche of its share participation in Intercos.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

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Vittoria Giustiniani

Vittoria Giustiniani

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Partner, Vittoria Giustiniani specialises in corporate law, M&A, capital markets, corporate restructuring and insolvency proceedings as well as extraordinary transactions, providing assistance to public and private companies in access to capital markets through IPOs and capital increases, acquisitions (including through mergers, trade in holdings, public offerings, joint venture agreements and commercial agreements), debt restructuring transactions through recourse to instruments other than insolvency procedures, as provided by bankruptcy law, and to further loans as required. She is Team Leader of the Equity Capital Markets Focus Team.

Gianfranco Veneziano

Gianfranco Veneziano

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Partner, Gianfranco Veneziano specialises in corporate law and M&A (JVs, transfer of BUs, corporate reorganisations and generational transitions), private equity and capital markets (including issuance of shares and debt securities, purchase and sale of equity stakes, capital increases, IPOs, takeover bids), corporate consultancy, corporate governance and financial markets regulations. He is also in charge for the development of the firm’s Egyptian practice and of the other North African jurisdictions. He is a board member and a member of the Family Businesses & SMEs, Equity Capital Markets, Sports Law and Private Equity Focus Teams.

Rising stars

Francesca  Peruzzi

Francesca Peruzzi

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Managing associate, Francesca Peruzzi specialises in company law, with a  focus on capital markets (public offerings for the subscription and sale of financial instruments, IPOs, capital increases, public M&A), extraordinary transactions, corporate governance and corporate documents, specifically pertaining to listed companies. She is a member of the Equity Capital Markets Focus Team.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Vittoria Giustiniani

Other key lawyers

Silvia Romanelli, Gianfranco Veneziano, Francesca Peruzzi, Federico Vermicelli