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10 March 2026

Ardonagh continues expansion in Italy with acquisition of Aequa Consulting

Mediass, one of Italy's leading insurance brokers and part of the international Ardonagh Group, has announced the completion of its acquisition of 100% of Aequa Consulting S.r.l., an Italian company specialising in risk management and strategic consulting, and, indirectly, of its subsidiary Eurete S.r.l.

Mediass was advised by our firm with partner Claudio Zanda, associate Margherita Del Deo and trainee Marina Bellaroba.

 

9 March 2026

New round of appointments at Molinari

We're pleased to announce that Daniele Sotgiu has been promoted to salary partner; Andrea Cecchi and Stefano Cova have been appointed managing counsel; Sara Nicole Cancedda, Francesca De Stasio, Francesco Senesi and Giuseppe Spatocco, LL.M. have been promoted to senior associate.

These promotions reflect each individual's meaningful contribution and our commitment to nurturing talent from within.

3 March 2026

Sys-Dat acquires Technis Blu

Sys-Dat Group, a company listed on Euronext specialising in ICT solutions for industry, has acquired 25% of the capital of Technis Blu Srl, a company with a strong specialisation in SAP S/4HANA, with a put-and-call option for the remaining 75% exercisable on 31 December 2028.

Our firm advised Sys-Dat with partner Marco Laviano, senior associate Andrea Cecchi and associates Giulia Mescolini and Margherita Del Deo.

 

11 February 2026

Ardonagh Italia to acquire the insurance broker Bucchioni's Studio

Ardonagh Italia, a company belonging to The Ardonagh Group, which operates globally in insurance brokerage, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Bucchioni’s Studio srl, a long-established Italian firm renowned for its high level of technical expertise and strong specialization in the insurance sector.

Ardonagh Italia was advised by our firm with partners Nicolo' Juvara and Claudio Zanda, associates Margherita Del Deo and Giulia Spanghero, and trainee Marina Bellaroba.

2 February 2026

Mauffrey to acquire Re Sergio Autotrasporti

Mauffrey, a French logistics group operating in the transport sector, recently completed the acquisition of Re Sergio Autotrasporti, a leading company in Northern Italy active in the transport of waste to storage, treatment and final disposal facilities.

The sellers were advised by a team composed of partner Andrea Taurozzi, senior associate Stefano Cova, associate Giulia Mescolini and trainee Alessandro My.

28 January 2026

An Italian consortium of 5 companies acquired EG Italia

A consortium of private Italian operators Pad Multienergy, Vega Carburanti, Toil, Dilella Invest and Giap di Modica has acquired acquired EG Italia (Esso branded wholesaler), a subsidiary of the British EG Group. This transaction values EG Italia at an enterprise value of €425 million.

Our firm advised the lenders of Vega, Toil and Dilella with a team composed of partner Andrea Taurozzi, associates Francesco Senesi and Daria Davoli, and trainee Elia Cossu Lunesu.

 

22 January 2026

Gruppo Saviola secures €200 million financing

Gruppo Saviola, an international leader in the production of eco-friendly panels and sustainable furniture solutions, has secured a €200 million financing, backed by a 12-year SACE guarantee and aimed at supporting the group's 2025-2029 development plan. 

Our firm advised Gruppo Saviola with partner Andrea Taurozzi, associate Daria Davoli and trainee Elia Cossu Lunesu. 

 

15 January 2026

Swiss Life Asset Managers acquires a retail property in the north of Italy

Swiss Life Asset Managers France, a portfolio management company acting as manager of SCPI Mistral Sélection, a French variable‑capital real estate investment company (société civile de placement immobilier under French law), has completed the acquisition of a retail property located in the historic centre of Vicenza, currently leased to a leading European operator specializing in personal care and household products.

 

Our firm advised Swiss Life Asset Managers France with a multidisciplinary team led by partner Alessandro de Botton, and including  partner Marco Laviano, senior associate Federico Trabucco and associate Margherita del Deo for real estate law matters, as well as partner Lorenzo Caruccio and associate Vincenzo Serio for building and urban planning matters.

12 January 2026

Europa Risorse acquires real estate units and parcels of land near Venice

Europa Risorse SGR, as the management company of the reserved real estate investment fund named ‘ER Income Fund 6’, has purchased from the BPER Banca group real estate units and land, mainly for commercial use, located in Portogruaro (Venice), as well as the business unit relating to the commercial activity carried out therein.

Our firm advised Europa Risorse with a team led by partner Alessandro de Botton and composed of senior associate Stefano Cova and associate Gianluca Diena for corporate and real estate aspects, and partner Lorenzo Caruccio and associate Vincenzo Serio for administrative law aspects.

 

23 December 2025

Molinari elevates Andrea Taurozzi to Equity Partner

Molinari announces the promotion of Andrea Taurozzi as equity partner of the Firm.

Andrea Taurozzi has many years of experience in banking and finance law gained at leading domestic and international firms. Co‑leading the Banking & Finance practice with Alessandro Fontana, he advises clients on domestic and cross‑border transactions including acquisition finance, leveraged finance, private equity, distressed M&A, corporate finance, real estate finance, sport finance, refinancing and debt restructuring. 

Roberto Crosti, managing partner at Molinari, highlights that this promotion recognises Andrea’s talent, dedication and daily contribution to the Firm’s success, and reaffirms the Firm’s commitment to internal development and merit. 

19 December 2025

Banco BPM sells property known as "Ex Ca' Bianca" in Milan

Banco BPM has completed the sale of the hotel property known as ‘Ex Ca' Bianca’, located in Milan, Via Lodovico Il Moro, along the Naviglio Grande canal.

Our firm advised Banco BPM with a multidisciplinary team composed of partner Alessandro de Botton, senior associate Stefano Cova and associate Gianluca Diena for civil law matters, as well as partner Lorenzo Caruccio and associate Vincenzo Serio for administrative law matters. 

 

18 December 2025

IGI Private Equity takes over majority stake in Cerantola S.p.A. and Ceraplast S.r.l.

IGI Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in Cerantola S.p.A. e Ceraplast S.r.l., a contract manufacturer active in the design, production and marketing of premium plastic and metal components for chairs and complete chair kits.

Our firm advised IGI on tax aspects of the deal with partner Ottavia Alfano, senior associate Matteo Mairone, associate Maria Gabriella  Terracciano and trainee Marco Marinelli.