Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Client SatisfactionThe Italian equity capital markets practice at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP was established in February 2023 when Augusto Santoro, whose transactional experience covers financial instrument offerings and IPOs, was recruited from Simmons & Simmons. Santoro joined alongside Bernadetta Troisi, who assists Italian issuers and domestic and foreign financial institutions with listing processes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘International team and experience with deep knowledge of local markets and financial requirements.’
- ‘Attention to detail while maintaining focus on the big picture.’
- ‘Proactive approach and competence.’
- ‘They are smart, easygoing, competent and proactive.’
- ‘Very prepared team, available when needed, proactive and flexible to meet client's needs.’
- ‘High-level competence and dedication to the client.’
- ‘Augusto Santoro - professional approach, experience and availability during the evolution of each deal.’
- ‘Augusto Santoro is always ready to support a deal’s successful outcome.’
Key clients
- Holding Stilosa (Palladio Holding)
- Banca Akros
- Intermonte SIM
- Stifel Bank (Milan branch)
- Illimity Bank
- First Capital
- Alantra
- Nice Footwear
- Relatech
- Portobello
- Sourcesense
- Growens
- Magis
- Monnalisa
- Integrae SIM
- Emma Villas
- TPS
Work highlights
- Advised Growens on the partial voluntary public tender offer for its own shares.
- Advised Emma Villas on its admission to trading on Euronext Growth Milan.
- Advised Portobello on a rights issue and a reserved capital increase.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Augusto Santoro