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12 March 2025

New round of appointments at Molinari

Molinari's internal growth continues as Paolo Ruggiero and Daniela Runggaldier are appointed salary partners of the firm.

Such appointments are accompanied by the promotions of Francesca Battistutta to managing counsel and of Giuliano Decorato, Francesco Manghisi, Michela Maresca and Bruno Tripodi to senior associate.

We firmly believe in the value of internal growth and the importance of providing each professional with the opportunity to develop their potential in an environment that rewards merit and excellence. Today's promotions are a concrete demonstration of our commitment in this direction.

21 February 2025

Bedeschi S.p.A. announces successful completion of the negotiated settlement of business crisis

6 February 2025

Mediass acquires Suez Insurance Consulting

The insurance broker Mediass, part of The Ardonagh Group, has completed the acquisition of Suez Insurance Consulting, founded in Bologna in 2011 and specialising in the transport sector.

Our firm advised Mediass with partner Nicolo' Juvara, senior associate Francesca Battistutta, associate Luca Morini ed Elisa Berna.

23 January 2025

Conad and Chubb announce a new partnership

Conad announces its entry into the insurance sector with the launch of HEYCONAD ASSICURAZIONI, in collaboration with Chubb.

The offer is only available to Conad Card holders and provides access to a wide range of protection insurance products, including accident and health, home and family, and travel coverage.

Our firm advised Chubb with partner Nicolò Juvara, senior counsel Daniela Runggaldier and associate Luca Morini.

23 January 2025

ICG and Garbe buy €222m Italian retail grocery portfolio

GRR GARBE Italy and Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) have acquired all of the units of the reserved alternative real estate investment fund called ‘Retail Partnership’, managed by BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management Luxembourg, which owns a portfolio of 22 food retail properties, including 7 hypermarkets and 15 supermarkets.

The complex transaction also entailed the signing of a new ultra-nine-year lease agreement for the entire portfolio to Coop Alleanza 3.0, as well as the extinguishment of the previous financing of the ‘Retail Partnership’ fund and the signing of a new financing agreement for the fund with Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking.

Our firm advised BNP Reim Lux with partners Alessandro de Botton and Marco Laviano and associate Francesco Manghisi. 

17 January 2025

Alberghiera Mediterranea secures €34 mln financing for a resort in Sicily

Alberghiera Mediterranea S.r.l. has secured financing of €34 million from Banco BPM, with SACE guarantee, and from Banca Finanziaria Internazionale, through European Union funds under the Next Generation EU – PNRR program, managed by the Ministry of Tourism and the European Investment Bank (EIB). The financing, together with support provided by Invitalia, is aimed at the construction of a 5-star luxury resort consisting of 125 units in Licata, Sicily.

Our firm advised the financing banks with a team led by partner Andrea Taurozzi and composed of associates Edoardo Testagrossa, and Francesco Senesi, and trainee Elia Cossu Lunesu, for all finance-related aspects of the transaction. Of counsel Paolo Ruggiero, along with associate Filippo Maria Mariani, under the supervision of partner Ottavia Alfano, handled the tax aspects. The corporate and real estate profiles were handled by partner Alessandro de Botton and associate Gianluca Diena, with support from partner Lorenzo Caruccio and senior associate Fausto Indelicato on administrative law matters.

11 December 2024

IMA Italia Assistance and ITAS Mutua announce a strategic partnership

IMA Italia Assistance S.p.A., an insurance company that is part of the Inter Mutuelles Assistance Group and specializes in the assistance sector, has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with ITAS Mutua. Such agreement also includes ITAS’s entry into the share capital of IMA Italia Assistance.

The deal was carried out through ITAS’s subscription to a 10% capital increase in IMA Italia Assistance and the execution of a strategic agreement that, among other aspects, will define new governance structures for the target company.

Our firm, with partner Nicolo' Juvara and senior counsel Daniela Runggaldier, advised IMA Italia Assistance S.p.A., as well as its French shareholders Inter Mutuelles Assistance S.A. e Inter Mutuelles Assistance Services S.A.S.

22 November 2024

VAM Investments launches Gym Nation Italia to consolidate the gym and fitness club sector in Italy

VAM Investments, an Italian private equity firm, announces the launch of Gym Nation Italia, a new project starting with the acquisition of the first 21 gyms from the Orange and Egosistema groups. The initiative aims to consolidate the gym and fitness club sector in Italy.

Our firm advised VAM Investments on the tax aspects of the transaction, with a team composed of partner Ottavia Alfano, senior associate Andrea Cristiani and associate Filippo Maria Mariani.

18 November 2024

Credem and Worldline partner up in merchant payments business in Italy

Credito Emiliano S.p.A. and Worldline have signed a long-term partnership agreement in the field of digital payment services (merchant acquiring) and point-of-sale (POS) management. The agreement includes the transfer of all Credem's merchant acquiring activities for an initial amount of €95 million (with a price adjustment mechanism in subsequent years based on specific targets), as well as the signing of a long-term commercial agreement, lasting up to 15 years, for the distribution of Worldline’s products and services through Credem's network.

Credem was advised by our firm, with a team led by partner Margherita Santoiemma and comprising senior associates Andrea Cecchi and Stefano Cova, and associate Beatrice Mattioni for M&A aspects, senior counsel Daniela Runggaldier for financial regulatory matters, as well as partner Lorenzo Caruccio and senior associate Fausto Indelicato for administrative law aspects.

4 November 2024

IGI SGR acquires majority stake in Meter S.p.A.

4 November 2024

Molinari strengthens M&A and Real Estate practices with the hiring of Matteo Almini

Molinari welcomes Matteo Almini as new equity partner of the Firm.

Matteo Almini, who regularly advises insurance companies, financial institutions, institutional investors, private equity and real estate funds as well as industrial groups in domestic and cross-border deals, will strengthen the M&A and Real Estate practices.

Along with him Daniele Sotgiu, as managing counsel, and Silvia Lazzaretti, as associate, will also join Molinari.

 

29 October 2024

J.C. Flowers & Co. to acquire a controlling stake in Consulbrokers

J.C. Flowers & Co., a private investment firm specializing in the financial services sector, has reached an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Consulbrokers.

Our firm advised J.C. Flowers with a multidisciplinary team coordinated by partner Ugo Molinari and composed of partner Ciro Di Palma, senior associate Francesca Battistutta, and associate Giulia Mescolini for M&A aspects, partner Nicolo’ Juvara and associate Sara Nicole Cancedda for regulatory aspects and W&I policy issuance, partner Ottavia Alfano and of counsel Paolo Ruggiero for tax profiles, and partner Lorenzo Caruccio for administrative law aspects.