Latham & Watkins LLP's Italian ECM team is comprised of both Italian and US law-qualified lawyers. The firm's active client base includes private and public companies, private equity funds, underwriters and placing agents. The group is co-led by Antonio Coletti, who advises on a range of complex securities transactions, and US securities and capital markets specialist Ryan Benedict, who works across the firm’s Milan and London offices. Key support is provided by senior associate Guido Bartolomei, who assists with IPOs and equity transactions.

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Key clients

  • Lottomatica Group
  • EuroGroup Laminations
  • Goldman Sachs
  • BNP Paribas
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Citi
  • 7-Industries Holding
  • Industrie De Nora S.p.A.
  • Banca Intesa
  • IVS Group S.A.
  • Mediobanca
  • Unicredit S.p.A.
  • HSBC
  • Credit Suisse
  • Azimut Holding

Work highlights

  • Advised EuroGroup Laminations on its IPO on Euronext Milan.
  • Advised Lottomatica Group on its IPO on Euronext Milan.
  • Advised Industrie De Nora on its Euronext Milan IPO.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Antonio Coletti, Ryan Benedict

Other key lawyers

Guido Bartolomei