Experienced in multi-jurisdictional M&A, Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie is particularly focused on TMT matters. Pietro Bernasconi is an expert in corporate transactions, M&A, private equity, and real estate transactions; Raffaele Giarda advises on M&A, corporate law, telecoms, and commercial contracts; and Anna Marina De Vivo ‘stands out as an M&A adviser’. In July 2023, M&A and private equity deal specialist Paolo Ghiglione joined from A&O Shearman.
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Testimonials
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‘A very professional team with all the expertise clients would expect of a top legal firm.’
‘Excellent and pragmatic lawyers. Client focused and responsive.’
‘Very clear and helpful in all situations, while looking to get the best position for their clients.’
‘Clients are very satisfied with their support, especially because of their knowledge of business. Also their strong international network is very important when doing international transactions; and they have all the necessary experience in house, not only regarding M&A work, but also in IP, merger control, etc.’
‘Great cooperation and agility. Problem solvers.’
‘Ability to listen and find the most appropriate solution.’
‘Anna Marina De Vivo stands out as an M&A adviser. She is calm, pragmatic and practical, and able to find solutions to satisfy clients' commercial objectives.’
‘Both Paola Colarossi and Chiara Marinozzi are very pleasant to work with. They of course have strong legal knowledge, but they also understand business and what is material and what is not. They are always available, and quick and efficient.’
Key clients
- Tencent
- Burberry
- Red Circle S.r.l.
- Keesing Media Group BV
- Statuto Group
- Khon Kaen Fishing Net Factory Co., Ltd
- ClinChoice Medical Development Limited
- New Mountain Capital
Work highlights
- Assisted investor Tencent with a €320m series D investment round of Milan-based startup Satispay.
- Advised Burberry on the acquisition of a business from a longstanding Italian supplier, Pattern.
- Advised Red Circle S.r.l., a Renzo Rosso real estate investment company, on an investment (within a fund in partnership with Coima SGR) that relates to the redevelopment of a former industrial site on Via Lorenzini in the Porta Romana district of Milan.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Paolo Ghiglione
Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenziePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pietro Bernasconi, Raffaele Giarda