Lexia’s corporate and M&A team is experienced in complex M&A and private equity transactions, as well as venture capital deals. The group is particularly focused on the technology, fintech, financial services, ICT, TMT, and renewable energy sectors. Managing partner Francesco Dagnino is ‘an outstanding and very intelligent lawyer’.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Very competent and it has vast experience in corporate/M&A.'
  • 'They know market practices very well, and always offer innovative and effective solutions.’
  • ‘The individuals are very hard workers, always looking for out-of-the box solutions and always working with a positive attitude.’

  • ‘Lexia's incredibly responsive and business-oriented approach, along with their smart and on-point solutions, demonstrate a clear understanding of clients' needs and objectives.'

  • 'Their entrepreneurial mindset aligns well with clients, which elevates the level of output compared to the detached approach of some other law firms.’

  • ‘Collaborating with the team is simple and immediate, and the clear and precise communication always makes clients feel that they are in good hands.'

  • 'Francesco Dagnino stands out for his knowledge and ability to convey it into smart solutions. This level of service, delivered within an informal relationship, is rare.’

  • ‘Francesco Dagnino is an outstanding and very intelligent lawyer. He proposes very good and flexible solutions to difficult situations and is always available. He has a great team around him, especially Fabio Luongo, who is a great and dynamic lawyer.’

Key clients

  • TAS Group S.p.A.
  • Global Payments S.p.A.
  • Retelit Group S.p.A.
  • Expert AI S.p.A.
  • Axerve S.p.A. (Banca Sella Group)
  • Eurotech S.p.A.
  • John Cockerill Defence S.A.
  • 3Fast S.p.A.
  • Dove.it S.r.l.
  • WOPTA Assicurazioni S.r.l.
  • Neurone Group
  • Jobtech S.p.A.
  • Government of the Republic of Macedonia
  • Cryptosmart S.p.A.
  • Mecar S.p.A.
  • Vespera Energy
  • Reichle & De Massari
  • Irsap S.p.A.
  • GB Sapri S.p.A.
  • Equus Automotive Group
  • Hyris Group
  • Hoop Capital S.p.A.
  • Switcho S.r.l.
  • Elidata S.p.A.
  • Pamaco Solar S.L.
  • Zefiro srl
  • Macingo S.p.A.
  • Professione Credito S.r.l.
  • Neulabs Group
  • Q-Energy Italia S.r.l.,
  • L&P Holding S.r.l.
  • GUM Group S.p.A.
  • Impossible Brands S.r.l.

Work highlights

  • Advised John Cockerill Defence on the acquisition of Eurocontrol.
  • Advised GUM Group, an Italian family office, on its investment agreement with Expert.ai S.p.A.
  • Advised Green En.It. on the acquisition of the entire corporate capital of Wind Energy.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Francesco Dagnino

Other key lawyers

Marco Muscettola, Fabio Luongo