Advising Italian and foreign private equity funds, Molinari handles major transactions, along with corporate matters and governance issues. The practice is co-led by Ugo Molinari, an advisor to private equity firms and holding companies on M&A, disposals and capital increases, and M&A, LBO, acquisition finance and joint venture expert Margherita Santoiemma. Also highly regarded, Marco Laviano focuses on private equity fund-related acquisitions, disposals, mergers, joint ventures and buy-outs.
Testimonials
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‘Exceptionally business-minded, going above and beyond the mere role of the traditional lawyer. Problem solvers.’
‘Molinari Agostinelli is one of the leading players in the Italian legal market.’
‘The private equity practice boasts a team of top-notch lawyers with great experience.’
‘Extremely responsive and able to provide best-in-class advice.’
‘Constant senior attention to ensure business-oriented tailored advice that greatly contributes to the deal's success.’
‘The team has extensive experience in advising private equity investors.’
‘Marco Laviano is a super-efficient lawyer - highly skilled and always available.’
‘Marco Laviano has a strong grasp of the commercial implications of any legal point under discussion, and is attentive to clients’ needs.’
Key clients
- Dea Capital Alternative Funds
- Alto Partners SGR
- JC Flowers & Co
- J Hirsch
- Clessidra Restructuring Fund
- Oxy Capital
- Coima SGR
- Fidera Capital
- Quattror
- Seta Holding
Work highlights
- Advised Coima SGR on the acquisition of units of alternative real estate investment fund Sapphire.
- Advised QuattroR on the acquisition of a 50% stake in Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group.
- Advised Mipharm (Alto Partners) on its merger with Doppel (Trilantic).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ugo Molinari, Margherita Santoiemma