M&A

Acquisitions and other extraordinary business transactions

  • The Firm has a wealth of experience in M&A and other extraordinary business transactions.
  • Client advice on national and cross-border transactions, acquisition and disposal of shares, business, and other corporate assets, as well as joint venture structuring. Assistance through every step of the process from agreement negotiation to deal closing. Assistance through every step of the process from agreement negotiation to deal closing.
  • The Firm has also significant experience in bringing in new investors or raising capital, completing leverage and management buy-in/buy-out transactions, and advising on listing procedures.
  • The Firm advises private equity funds and institutional investors on investment and funding schemes.

Business valuation and appraisal reports

  • Assessment of the going concern value of a company and its shares, and valuation of a business or its assets (trademarks and intangible assets, real estate, and other assets).
  • Preparation of business valuation reports for extraordinary business transactions, using the latest economic appraisal techniques, as well as certified valuation reports in accordance with law.
  • Valuation of contributions in kind within the meaning of Article 2343, Italian Civil Code, including valuation of capital increase without pre-emptive rights in listed companies.
  • Advice on purchase price allocation, and multi-year business plan writing.
  • Expert witness advice to a third party or court in both civil and criminal legal actions, including through out-of-court settlements.

Due diligence

Working in partnership with SIGMAGEST, the Firm conducts tax, legal, employment law due diligence before a business acquisition.

We draw upon a wealth of cross-sector experience to assist clients in these areas:
  • Direction across the full scope and extent of due diligence;
  • Acquisition and review of target company information (organization and governance structure, business and market, critical success factors, operational and administrative processes, economic and financial data, tax and legal aspects, potential risks).
  • Publication of report on outcome of due diligence work, which identifies potential red flags, and/or areas of concern.
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