Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe‘s practice is mandated by investors and portfolio companies to handle tech-related private equity and venture capital transactions. Guido Testa is a highly-regarded private equity lawyer, while Attilio Mazzilli has a significant track record in advising investors on high-stakes deals. The practice further includes May 2024 recruit Fabio Fauceglia, from legacy firm Shearman & Sterling, as well as experienced practitioners Alessandro Vittoria and Livia Maria Pedroni.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Orrick is quite distinctive in the private equity market.’

  • ‘They have specific knowledge of the legal topics and matters, and a deep understanding of market practice.’

  • ‘Alessandro Vittoria really adds value to the practice, helping clients find new and simple solutions to complex situations.’

Key clients

  • Neva SGR
  • Indaco Venture Partners
  • Panakès Partners
  • Partech Venture
  • HAT SGR
  • Invitalia
  • Nextalia Private Equity
  • Ethica Global Investments
  • LIFTT
  • Swiss EFI Lake Geneva Ventures
  • 14Peaks Capital
  • 360 Capital

Work highlights

  • Advised Neva SGR, the venture capital arm of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, on its investment in the €100m Series C financing of D-Orbit.
  • Advised Indaco Venture Partners on its investment in the $38m Series A financing of Freya Biosciences.
  • Advised HAT on its sale of Burke & Burke.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Guido Testa
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Alessandro Vittoria
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Guido Testa, Attilio Mazzilli

Other key lawyers

Fabio Fauceglia, Alessandro Vittoria, Livia Maria Pedroni