Gianni & Origoni
Client SatisfactionGianni & Origoni‘s team is particularly involved in matters involving the retail, insurance, infrastructure, health, Pharma, fintech, and fashion and luxury sectors. The group is jointly led by renowned M&A practitioner Francesco Gianni; private equity, LBO and venture capital expert Stefano Bucci; Gianluca Ghersini, who focuses on private equity work; and ’seasoned M&A lawyer‘ Raimondo Premonte. The department also showcases Gabriele Ramponi, an adviser to private equity funds on investments and divestments; and Aldo Turella, who focuses his practice on M&A, venture capital, private equity, and corporate and commercial law.
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‘What makes Gianni & Origoni so special is the experience and network of the partners. Having managed many different situations in the past, they always have the right solution for delicate situations.’
‘The team is very experienced and responsive.’
‘The individuals, and specifically the partners, are very involved and effective in negotiations.'
‘The firm is unique because of its outstanding team, which combines legal knowledge with in-depth understanding of the private equity markets.'
'Clients particularly value their aptitude for coming up with unique solutions, as well as their inventiveness and problem-solving abilities.'
'They provide great outcomes in the challenging area of private equity law, thanks to their innovative mindset and adaptability.’
'Stefano Bucci is one of the best lawyers around, while Raimondo Premonte is a very strong and seasoned M&A lawyer.’
‘Gianluca Ghersini and Gabriele Ramponi are the two lawyers to call first when clients need a corporate lawyer - always available to discuss and address difficult topics, finding good compromises to resolve difficult situations.’
Key clients
- Albourne Partners Ltd
- Alcedo
- Ambienta SGR
- Antin Infrastructure Partners
- Atlas SGR
- Seven2 (formerly Apax Partners)
- Apeiron Management
- Ardian Buy Out
- Ardian Expansion
- Argo Partners
- Armònia SGR
- Arsenal Capital Management LP
- Bain Capital
- BlackRock
- Blackstone
- BlueGem Capital Partners
- Bridgepoint
- Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
- Chequers Capital
- CDP Equity S.p.A.
- CDP Venture
- Cinven Partners LP
- DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR
- EOS Investment
- EQT Partners
- Ergon Capital Partners
- Fideuram SGR
- F2i SGR S.p.A.
- FSI SGR SPA
- Fondo Italiano d’investimento
- Global Infrastructure Partners
- G Square Healthcare Private Equity LLP
- Goldman Sachs
- Groupe Bruxelles Lambert
- HAT
- InfraVia Capital Partners
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
- ICG Intermediate Capital Group
- Lion Capital
- Neuberger Berman
- Peninsula Capital
- Riello Investments SGR
- Russell Investments
- Sixth Street
- Thoma Bravo
- Three Hills Capital Partners
- Triton
- Value Italy
Work highlights
- Advised Fondo Italiano d’investimento, VAM Investments and Italmobiliare on the sale of a majority stake in Gruppo Florence to Permira.
- Assisted F2i with the sale of a 78.4% stake in Irideos to Asterion Industrial Partners.
- Advised Ardian France on the acquisition of Nutraskills.
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Francesco Gianni, Stefano Bucci, Gianluca Ghersini, Raimondo Premonte