Prior to founding this law firm Dante practiced at Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen and Hamilton LLP (Rome 2000-2001) and Debevoise and Plimpton LLP (London and Hong Kong 2002-2005).

Dante assists international clients on a variety of private equity and corporate finance matters, under E.U., Italian and U.S. law. In particular, Dante has a vast experience in assisting fund investors and fund sponsors (including private equity boutiques, major investment banks and financial institutions) in connection with the structuring of European, U.S. and offshore-based investment funds, the related international fund-raising and financing activities and the structuring, maintenance and disposition of portfolio investments.

Prior to founding the Lugano office of this law firm, Nicole practiced at the District Court and the District Attorney's Office of Zurich (1995-1996), an international corporate law firm in Zurich (1998-2002), a Swiss private bank in Hong Kong (2003-2005) and a leading corporate law firm in Lugano (2005-2006).

Nicole assists national and international clients on a variety of corporate and business law matters. In particular, she has a vast experience in assisting financial and industrial investors in domestic and cross-border M&A, funds, regulatory and tax matters.

Barbara joined the firm in 2007 and her practice focuses primarily on corporate and financial matters, private equity and venture capital transactions.

In particular, Barbara assists fund investors and fund sponsors in connection with the structuring of domestic and cross-border investment funds and the structuring and disposition of portfolio investments and corporate governance matters.

Recent notable transactions in the fund structuring and formation areas include (i) the assistance of a leading European private equity sponsor in the structuring of a Luxembourg-based fund of funds with EUR 300 million of committed capital, and (ii) the assistance of several European private equity teams in the formation of pooled multiple-investment vehicles in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Spain and Portugal.

Alessandro joined the firm in 2014 and his practice focuses primarily on corporate, transactional and financial matters, private equity and venture capital transactions and investments.

In particular, Alessandro assists fund investors and fund sponsors in connection with the structuring of domestic and foreign investment funds, cross-border investments, acquisition and disposition of portfolio investments, as well as related corporate governance, regulatory and contractual matters including US venture capital transactions.

Paola joined the firm in 2014 and her practice focuses primarily on corporate, transactional and financial matters, private equity and venture capital transactions and investments.

In particular, Paola assists fund investors and fund sponsors in connection with the structuring of domestic and foreign investment funds, cross-border investments, acquisition and disposition of portfolio investments, as well as related corporate governance, regulatory, contractual and transactional matters including US venture capital transactions.

Ilaria joined the firm in May 2021 and her practice focuses primarily on corporate and contractual law as well as investment and financial matters in relation to private equity structures.

Before joining this firm Ilaria has worked in a mid-sized law firm in Milan where her practice area concerned predominantly litigation in the fields of civil and family law.

Nicola joined the firm in 2008 and his practice focuses primarily on corporate and financial matters and private equity transactions.

In particular, Nicola assists fund investors and fund sponsors in connection with the structuring of domestic and cross-border investment funds as well as with portfolio investments and domestic and cross-border private M&A and joint ventures transactions.

Recent notable transactions in the fund structuring and formation area include the assistance of (i) a leading European private equity fund sponsor in the structuring of a Luxembourg-based fund of funds with EUR 300 million of committed capital and (ii) several European private equity teams in the formation of pooled multiple-investment vehicles in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Spain and Portugal.

Recent notable transactions in the M&A and corporate area include the assistance of (i) an Italian telecommunications company in several rounds of fund raising of more than EUR 300 million from European and U.S. private equity investors as well as in connection with the granting of long-term loan facilities by leading Italian and Chinese financial institutions of more than EUR 100 million and (ii) a leading European private equity group regarding the acquisition of an Australian logistics company and the acquisition of the business of a European producer of nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products.

Prior to founding this law firm Giancarlo practiced at Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen and Hamilton LLP (Paris 1993-1995; Brussels 1996-1998; Rome 1998-2001) and Debevoise and Plimpton LLP (London 2002-2005).

Giancarlo assists Italian and international clients (mainly private equity and hedge funds, corporate clients and financial institutions) on domestic and cross-border private M&A and joint ventures transactions, fund formation and fund investments (mainly in the private equity industry), securities and capital markets transactions, as well as all related matters.

Giancarlo has been involved in many leading transactions in Italy and Europe starting from the early '90s, including M&A transactions, public hostile takeovers, the first global initial public offering and dual listing in Italy and New York, the first (and landmark) global initial public offering and listing in Italy of a new economy business, as well as investments in, and fund raising of, a number of international private equity funds investing in Italy.

Maria Pia joined the firm in 2008 and her practice focuses primarily on corporate and financial matters and private equity transactions.

In particular, Maria Pia advises clients on national and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, joint ventures, corporate governance and commercial law matters.

Recent notable transactions in the M&A and corporate area include advising (i) a major pharmaceutical distribution company in the acquisition of a consortium of pharmacists; (ii) a major U.S. private equity fund sponsor in the acquisition of an Italian medical devices manufacturer; (iii) a major U.S. private equity fund sponsor in the underwriting of its investment in an online gaming company; and (iv) a leading U.S. private equity fund sponsor in the LBO acquisition of an online gaming company.

Giovanni joined the firm in 2017 and his practice focuses primarily on corporate and financial matters and private equity transactions.

In particular, Giovanni advises clients on national and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, joint ventures, corporate governance and commercial law matters.