Leonardo Graffi
White & Case (Europe) LLPWhite & Case (Europe) LLP’s one-stop corporate and M&A practice in Milan has Italian, New York and English law capabilities. The team’s key figures are Leonardo Graffi, a corporate, M&A and private equity specialist, and London and Milan-based Michael Immordino. Other names to note are Andrea Pretti, who ‘has an incredible work ethic’, Caitlin Powell Gimpel, and Sara Scapin.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is highly skilled and effective at delivering deals with a very pragmatic approach.'
- 'They can manage complex processes in a seamless manner.'
- 'Leonardo Graffi gives the reassurance that he will find the solution.'
- 'Leonardo Graffi figures out how to get things done in a manner that is beneficial to the client and acceptable to the other side (even with difficult issues).'
- 'Andrea Pretti has an incredible work ethic and dedication to his clients.'
Key clients
- A2A
- ABB
- Accelleron
- Adler Pelzer
- Advanz Pharma
- Alha Holding
- Alisarda
- Amplifon
- Angelini
- AnkorGaz
- Arbos
- ASTM
- Autogrill Group
- Autostrade per l’Italia
- Avast
- Axel Johnson
- Cathay Industries
- Clariant
- Cerved Group
- ContactLab
- C.M.C.
- Creative Artists Agency
- Datalogic
- De Agostini
- De’Longhi
- DiscoverIE
- DP Group
- Eco-Bat
- Enel X
- Eni
- Esselunga
- FIMER
- François-Charles Oberthur
- GeneraLife
- Gruppo Investimenti Portuali
- GVS
- Huvepharma
- IGEFI
- I.M.A. – Industria Macchine Automatiche
- International Game Technology
- Italiaonline
- Kedrion
- Lawlinguists
- Libero Acquisition
- Ligabue
- Modes
- Mundys
- Olon
- Poke House
- Previero
- Recipharm
- Recordati
- Sangalli Ambiente
- SICIT Group
- SNATT Logistica
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals
- Tecnica Group
- Terna
- TIER Mobility
- Tod’s
- Valeas
- Vallisneri Real Estate
- VALMET
- Victoria
Work highlights
- Advised Eni on its agreement to acquire Neptune Energy Group.
- Advised IMA and its controlling shareholders on an investment made by BDT & MSD Partners.
- Advised BC Partners LLP on its co-controlling investment (with Bain Capital Private Equity) in Fedrigoni.
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Alessandro Seganfreddo
White & Case (Europe) LLPAndrea Pretti
White & Case (Europe) LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Leonardo Graffi, Michael Immordino, Andrea Pretti