Gianni & Origoni supports a diverse array of clients in the retail industry, including multinational corporations and leading domestic firms. Its team delivers extensive guidance to retail clients, with particular recent activity in corporate transactions and financings. Beyond this sector, the practice provides counsel on a range of issues such as commercial litigation, employment law, intellectual property, compliance, restructuring, and insolvency. Francesco Gianni and Luca Jeantet are key drivers of the team.

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Key clients

  • Esselunga
  • Immobiliare Gallerie Commerciali S.r.l
  • Italian Exhibition Group
  • Shopville Le Gru S.r.l.
  • Safilo Group NoIren Group
  • Pittarosso

Work highlights

  • Assistance to Immobiliare Gallerie Commerciali S.r.l. in relation to the acquisition of the retail building complex named “Rubicone Fashion Outlet,” located in Savignano sul Rubicone, as part of the debt restructuring agreement of previous owner.
  • Assistance to PittaRosso in relation to the intervention of Pillarstone, through the RSCT Fund (Responsible & Sustainable Corporate Turnaround Fund), under the new composition with creditors approved by the Court of Padua on 26 September 2023.
  • Assistance to Gioia Group and Saint Food on the sale of their shares in Fragesa, a food retail company operating the "Fradiavolo" pizzeria chain, acquired by Alto Partners Sgr through the Alto Capital V fund.

Other key lawyers

Francesco Gianni, Luca Jeantet