Latham & Watkins LLP
Client SatisfactionExperienced in both inbound and outbound Italian private equity deals, Latham & Watkins LLP's team is particularly well known for advising global private equity houses on large-cap deals. M&A, private equity, joint venture and cross-border transaction specialist, Stefano Sciolla, heads up the group, which includes Cataldo Piccarreta, who routinely acts for private equity sponsors and portfolio companies. The practice further includes Giovanni Sandicchi, who predominantly focuses on contract and corporate law; and Giancarlo D’Ambrosio, an adviser to private equity funds and their portfolio companies. Giorgia Lugli is another key practitioner.
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Testimonials
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- 'Great business acumen and understanding of what is relevant.'
- '360-degree advisers for clients and not only legal aspects.'
- 'Stefano Sciolla - outstanding business acumen and understanding of deal dynamics.'
Key clients
- The Carlyle Group
- Bain Capital
- Partners Group
- Apollo
- Platinum Equity
- TA Associates
- EQT
- CVC Capital Partners
- PAI Partners
- BC Partners
- Bluegem
- Paladin
- Permira
- Astorg
- DBAG
- Advent International
- Bregal Unternehmerkapital
- Nextalia
- TPG Europe
Work highlights
- Advised Bain Capital Private Equity on its €3bn joint ownership agreement for Fedrigoni with BC Partners.
- Advised Bain Capital Private Equity on the €1bn acquisition of F.I.S. Fabbrica Italiana Sintetici from Nine Trees Group.
- Advised EQT on the €1bn sale of Facile.it, Italy’s largest online price comparison platform, to Silver Lake.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Cataldo Piccarreta
Latham & Watkins LLPNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Giorgia Lugli
Latham & Watkins LLPGiancarlo D’Ambrosio
Latham & Watkins LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stefano Sciolla