Molinari Agostinelli
Molinari Agostinelli advises Italian and foreign private equity funds on major transactions and corporate matters, including corporate governance. The team also assists with implementing structures for complex deals. Ugo Molinari's practice includes advising private equity firms and investment groups on private equity deals; and Margherita Santoiemma's experience covers M&A, LBOs, acquisition finance, and joint ventures. The practice further features Marco Laviano, who 'understands what is important to clients'.
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Testimonials
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‘Molinari Agostinelli is a trusted adviser for private equity deals.'
'The private equity team has great experience and business acumen, and provides proactive support.'
'One of the main strengths of the firm is the ability to deliver senior-level attention to ensure tailored advice, which contributes to the success of the deal.’
‘The team has very high-quality standards.'
‘A small, close-knit firm of smart lawyers with specific experience, especially in financial services, and a practical, pragmatic approach to fees.’
‘Ugo Molinari has the experience and knowledge to understand what might happen in complex and unprecedented circumstances within regulated financial institutions. That kind of ability to think clearly, when there isn't a clear set of rules or precedent to follow, is very valuable.’
'Marco Laviano is a top-notch professional, who is very efficient and available.'
'Marco Laviano fully understands what is important to clients, and is always able to find the right balance between being commercial and protecting clients' interests.’
Key clients
- DEA CAPITAL ALTERNATIVE FUNDS
- ALTO PARTNERS SGR
- J.C. FLOWERS & Co.
- J HIRSCH
- CLESSIDRA RESTRUCTURING FUND
- OXY CAPITAL
- COIMA SGR
- FIDERA
- COIMA SGR
- SETA HOLDING
Work highlights
- Advised Seta Holding SA on the acquisition of 85% of Sebino S.p.A.
- Advised DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR on the acquisition of a 10% stake in Costa Edutainment Group (and the subscription of a €35m convertible bond).
- Advised Alto Partners on the acquisition of the entire corporate capital of Lario Plast.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ugo Molinari, Margherita Santoiemma