With notable TMT sector expertise, Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie is routinely mandated for multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions. The group is jointly led by corporate M&A and private equity specialist Pietro Bernasconi and Raffaele Giarda, who also heads the firm’s TMT group. The practice further includes Italy managing partner Paola Colarossi; Paolo Ghiglione, who ‘genuinely impresses’; and China desk head Marco Marazzi. Anna Marina De Vivo became a partner in July 2024.
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Témoignages
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- ‘Stands out for the level of detail.’
- ‘Flexibility and very quickly understands clients’ needs.’
- ‘Added value brought during negotiations and strategic meetings.’
- ‘Clients appreciate the coordination between the different BM offices across the different jurisdictions and one single point of contact in the Milan office.’
‘Paolo Ghiglione genuinely impresses with his empathy and remarkable ability to listen and analyse situations and people.’
‘Paolo Ghiglione’s strategic, tactical advice is sharp and insightful, especially given the fast-paced and evolving nature of transactions.’
'Paola Colarossi is a charismatic lawyer who generously supports and mentors young women in the legal field. It’s inspiring to see such dedication to empowering others! ’
‘Anna Marina De Vivo is an outstanding business partner for her clients. Besides her technical capacities, she is a hands-on lawyer who gets business needs quickly.’
Clients clés
- Statuto Group
- Aurelius
- Roca Group
- Vandemoortele
- Haier Smart Home
- Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group
- Whirlpool Corporation
- Gi Group
- The Public Investment Fund
- Burberry
Points forts
- Advised Statuto Group on the signing of binding agreements for the €205m acquisition of Mandarin Oriental Paris from Mandarin Oriental International.
- Advised Statuto Group on the acquisition of Six Senses Rome, a recently-opened 96-room luxury hotel.
- Advised Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group on negotiations with private equity firm QuattroR for a primary equity investment in the company of €90m.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
Pietro Bernasconi; Raffaele Giarda
Autres avocats clés
Paola Colarossi; Paolo Ghiglione; Marco Marazzi; Anna Marina De Vivo; Ludovico Rusconi; Chiara Marinozzi; Alessandra Calabrese; Antonio Lattanzio; Elisa Impalà; Federica Longo