McDermott Will & Emery Studio Legale Associato advises a range of private equity clients on high-end deals, including acquisitions, investments and disposals. Ettore Scandale's practice includes major private equity transactions in Italy. Enrico Raso is another key adviser. Emidio Cacciapuoti left the firm in November 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Ability to understand the business and specific needs of the client.'

  • 'A 360-degree approach through the creation of synergies across the various expert areas of the firm.'

  • 'Very strong in alternative investment funds-related matters.’

  • ‘Giorgio Bobba and Davide Massiglia are highly appreciated for their ability to understand business and the specific needs of clients (thanks to their proven competence).’

Key clients

  • Eatable Adventure
  • Claris Ventures SGR
  • Synergo Capital SGR
  • Schneider Electric
  • MyMeta
  • Abenex
  • Deliveristo S.p.A.
  • Ambienta SGR S.p.A.
  • Five Arrows Managers SAS
  • ES Vedra Capital Advisors LLP
  • SilverTree Equity
  • Inspired

Work highlights

  • Advised Ambienta SGR on the structuring and fundraising operations of its fourth private equity fund (Ambienta IV).
  • Advised SilverTree Equity on two simultaneous co-investments with Kantar (a Bain Capital portfolio company), including the acquisition of StepUp RGM, and the acquisition of XTEL, the Kantar Group Trade Promotion Business.
  • Advised Eatable Adventure on its strategic partnership with CDP Venture Capital, through the Acceleratori Fund.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ettore Scandale

Other key lawyers

Fabrizio Faina, Oscar Arcà, Giorgio Bobba, Davide Massiglia, Stefano Pardini