Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has extensive experience in cross-border private equity buyouts, mergers, and investment deals. The Italy team also advises on private debt and venture capital transactions, particularly (on behalf of investors and target companies) in the mid-market. Guido Testa focuses on M&A, private equity, venture capital and joint venture transactions, while Attilio Mazzilli is 'a great lawyer'. Private equity and venture capital specialist Alessandro Vittoria is another key practitioner.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘A solid team that is very specialised in Tech M&A - also fast and solid.’

  • ‘Orrick's team has deep knowledge and experience in the M&A private equity sector. They provide a full-service practice and are able to cover many jurisdictions.’

  • ‘Alessandro Vittoria has consolidated knowledge of the sector and he is able to handle tough negotiations involving many parties; he also understands the key points when dealing with private equity funds, and their structures and needs.’

  • ‘Alessandro Vittoria is an excellent lawyer and a reliable counterparty. Very easy to talk to, always open to discussion, and outstanding technical skills.'

  • 'Attilio Mazzilli is very commercial and knows the market very well.’

  • ‘Attilio Mazzilli is a great lawyer.’

Key clients

  • Anthilia Capital Partners
  • Arcadia SGR
  • Blacksheep
  • BNP Paribas REIM Luxembourg
  • CAPZA
  • CDP Equity
  • Codemotion
  • Consilium SGR
  • Equita Capital Partners
  • Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR S.p.A
  • Gardant Investors SGR
  • Harmont & Baine
  • HAT Sgr
  • LBO France Gestion SAS
  • Lightrock
  • Medical Instruments S.p.A.
  • Nextalia Sgr
  • Safety 21
  • HNH Hospitality
  • Up 2 You

Work highlights

  • Advised Lightrock and Coatue, as investors, in relation to the €320m Series D round of Satispay.
  • Advised Nextalia SGR on its €50m acquisition (through the Nextalia Private Equity Fund) of the entire share capital of IBF Servizi.
  • Advised Arcadia SGR on two new acquisitions in the heating and air conditioning sector (through its Arcadia Small Cap II fund).

Lawyers

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

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Guido Testa, Attilio Mazzilli

Other key lawyers

Alessandro Vittoria, Livia Maria Pedroni