Commercial, corporate and M&A

BonelliErede

BonelliErede‘s corporate and M&A practice advises on the gamut of business and corporate law mandates. Eliana Catalano has notable expertise in the fashion, luxury, manufacturing, sports and consumer goods sectors; Stefano Micheli ’stands out’; Gianpiero Succi‘s practice includes cross-border matters involving African markets; and Gianfranco Veneziano specialises in corporate law, M&A and private equity. The second line of experienced practitioners features Augusto Praloran, an adviser on M&A, corporate law and business contracts, and company law expert Francesca Peruzzi. Alessandro De Nicola is a 2024 recruit from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘The M&A team provides a 360° service in M&A. Its promptness, adaptability, strong proposals and constructive commercial approach are highly appreciated.’
‘Clients highly appreciate the fact that due diligences are carried out by specific teams within the group, which ensures promptness in delivering DD & legal documents prepared in parallel.’
‘The firm stays close to clients and is very flexible.’
‘A relevant strength is the ability to define a team leader who is in charge of coordinating different professionals.’
‘Gianpiero Succi is not only an excellent professional, but he also has the capacity to understand the real needs of clients.’
‘Stefano Micheli stands out as a reliable lawyer who always stays close to clients. He identifies undefined issues and mobilises the resources inside the firm that are needed to resolve them.’
‘Francesca Perruzi is highly dedicated and involved in projects, and provides assistance during every phase of the project.’
‘Francesca Perruzi - great negotiation skills.’

Key clients

Accenture
Asterion
Banca Ifis
Banijay
CDP Equity
Edizione
Gruppo San Donato
ILLVA Saronno Holding
Ingersoll Rand
Investindustrial
L Catterton
Mayhoola
Mediawan
Newlat
Snam

Work highlights

Advised Snam on the acquisition of the entire share capital of Edison Stoccaggio (owned by Edison).
Advised Newlat Food on the agreement for the acquisition of all the share capital of Princes, a UK-based food group owned by Mitsubishi Corporation.
Advised Accenture on the acquisition of Intellera Consulting, an Italian consultancy firm operating in the public administration and healthcare sectors.

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