Leveraging enviable finance and capital markets credentials, the ‘always available’ A&O Shearman advises on a broad range of private equity transactions, including buyouts, acquisitions, take privates, exit strategies, and co-investments. M&A and private equity specialist Giovanni Gazzaniga specialises in major investments and divestments across a variety of industries, including financial services, energy, transport, telecoms, fashion, and food and beverage; and Paolo Nastasi has 'a very strong commercial eye'. Francesca Croci and Chiara De Luca are also experienced practitioners. In July 2023, former partner Paolo Ghiglione left the firm.
Testimonials
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‘The firm is really proactive and commercially well prepared.'
'Always ready to find the best solution for the client and resolve any issues that might arise. They are also responsive and always available on short notice.’
Key clients
- Alantra EQMC Asset Management
- Campofrío
Work highlights
- Advised longstanding client, The Riverside Company, on its acquisition of the entire share capital of BioDue.
- Advised global alternative asset manager Intermediate Capital Group, and Konecta, on an agreement with Comdata to create a world leader in the customer business process outsourcing sector.