IFLR1000 Reviews

Financial and corporate

Multinational firm DWF has over 30 offices across 15 countries. In Italy, the firm has an office in Milan. The firm has maintained its office since November 2017. 

 

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm specializes in corporate and M&A matters. In M&A, the firm largely works on private equity acquisitions, acting on the private equity side. 

 

Key clients 

Key clients for the firm include VAM Investments Group, Fondo Italiano d’Investimento, Advanced Medical Imaging Development, Italmobiliare and Enfinity Global. 

 

Research period review: 31st edition (2020/2021) 

During the research period, the team worked mostly on M&A matters. Many of the acquisitions that the practice worked on private equity buyout, representing the private equity acquirer. 

In terms of lateral moves, M&A partner Giovanni Cucchiarato moved in house. 

 

Deal highlights: 31st edition (2020/2021) 

VAM Investments €50 million acquisition of Demenego 

Medis Medical Imaging Systems €40 million acquisition of Advanced Medical Imaging Development 

 

Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021) 

Investment funds 

Competence, flexible approach, proactivity in finding solutions.”  

 

M&A 

“Great attention to perform tailor made solutions to clients delivering the highest level of quality.” 

 

Project development 

“Responsive. Take responsibility. Provide insight feedback beyond mere legal analysis.” 

 

Luca Cuomo 

“Competence, problem solving.” 

Strong expertise in dealing with private equities. Great communication and interaction skills with the client. Highest quality level vs. Peers.” 

 

Michele Cicchetti 

“Best business partner.”