Paolo Ghiglione
Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzieWith notable TMT sector expertise, Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie is routinely mandated for multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions. The group is jointly led by corporate M&A and private equity specialist Pietro Bernasconi and Raffaele Giarda, who also heads the firm’s TMT group. The practice further includes Italy managing partner Paola Colarossi; Paolo Ghiglione, who ‘genuinely impresses’; and China desk head Marco Marazzi. Anna Marina De Vivo became a partner in July 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Stands out for the level of detail.’
- ‘Flexibility and very quickly understands clients’ needs.’
- ‘Added value brought during negotiations and strategic meetings.’
- ‘Clients appreciate the coordination between the different BM offices across the different jurisdictions and one single point of contact in the Milan office.’
‘Paolo Ghiglione genuinely impresses with his empathy and remarkable ability to listen and analyse situations and people.’
‘Paolo Ghiglione’s strategic, tactical advice is sharp and insightful, especially given the fast-paced and evolving nature of transactions.’
'Paola Colarossi is a charismatic lawyer who generously supports and mentors young women in the legal field. It’s inspiring to see such dedication to empowering others! ’
‘Anna Marina De Vivo is an outstanding business partner for her clients. Besides her technical capacities, she is a hands-on lawyer who gets business needs quickly.’
Key clients
- Statuto Group
- Aurelius
- Roca Group
- Vandemoortele
- Haier Smart Home
- Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group
- Whirlpool Corporation
- Gi Group
- The Public Investment Fund
- Burberry
- ClinChoice Medical Development
- newcleo
- RMK Investments (Koç Holding Group)
- Whirlpool Corporation
- New Mountain Capital
- Donaldson Company
Work highlights
- Advised Statuto Group on the signing of binding agreements for the €205m acquisition of Mandarin Oriental Paris from Mandarin Oriental International.
- Advised Statuto Group on the acquisition of Six Senses Rome, a recently-opened 96-room luxury hotel.
- Advised Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group on negotiations with private equity firm QuattroR for a primary equity investment in the company of €90m.
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Practice head
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Pietro Bernasconi, Raffaele Giarda