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Giampaolo Salsi

Automotive

Assisted the Italian branch of a global company active in the design, production, and sale of injectors, fuel distribution systems, and exhaust treatment systems for gasoline engines in the sale of the entire quota capital to a company specialized in the design and development of innovative propulsion systems and control solutions.
Assistance to an Italian entrepreneur in the acquisition, by means of an investment agreement, of a shareholding, and in the negotiation of the relevant shareholders' agreement, in an Italian company purchasing certain business as going concern relating to the management of car-washing stations in Italy.
Advised the sellers in connection with the acquisition by a German multinational group of a stake in their company active in the manufacturing of salt spreaders.
Advised an Italian leading manufacturer of salt spreaders on the acquisition of the entire share capital of an Italian company supplying sandblasting services, powder, and liquid painting for industrial application.
Assistance to a German group, leader in the automotive market of safety applications, in the acquisition of an Italian company specialized in the production of flexible hoses for the technical and industrial sectors, agriculture, boating, construction, transport, and food.
Assistance to a German group, leader in the automotive market of safety applications, in the acquisition of the business branch of a telco company dedicated to the research and development of "Gen3" technology for the large-scale production of innovative electronic parking sensors.
Assisted Italy’s leading manufacturer of mopeds in the setting up of an industrial joint venture in China.

Chemicals

Assisting the seller, the CEO of an Italian company that produces and sells specialty additives for the coating industry worldwide, in the sale of its entire share capital to an Italian company that works in the field of specialty chemicals B2B.

Consumer

Assistance to a global French company, leader in the provision of survey-based research services for brands, companies, and institutions in the Italian portion of the acquisition of four global research divisions from Germany's largest market research institute.
Advice to an Italian cosmetic retailer on US cosmetic regulation and on Italian regulatory and corporate law aspects.

Luxury

Assistance to a Swiss brand of luxury watches in connection with the acquisition of a majority equity interest in an Italian SPV to which two different going concerns related to the operation of two luxury boutiques active in the trading of watches, jewelry, and other accessories had been previously conferred.

Manufacturing

Assisted one of the world's largest manufacturers of printing machinery in signing an agreement for the collaboration in development and marketing on the market for corrugated board. The agreement foresees, among other, the acquisition of 49% of the shareholding of an historic brand in the production of high quality machineries processing corrugated board.
Assisted a global company active in the small-caliber ammunition sector in the acquisition of the 100% share capital of an English company manufacturing shotgun cartridges and ammunition for both game and competition shooting.
Assisted an Italian leading producer of gearboxes for industrial application, in the setting up of a manufacturing joint venture in India.
Assistance to an Italian manufacturer of industrial and commercial electric equipment in two disputes against the project contractor and the other members of the construction consortium in connection with the contract construction work on a building for production purposes and related appurtenances.
Advised an Italian holding company in the sale of the entire share capital of a company active in the manufacturing of a wide range of zinc plating and zinc-nickel electrolytic treatments for automotive, electromechanical, and household appliances, to a manufacturer of anti-corrosion coating of screws, bolts and fasteners used in different sectors and primarily in the automotive industry.
Assisted a primary Italian company, active in the small-caliber ammunition sector, in the acquisition of an Italian company specialized in the manufacturing of super premium hunting and shooting shotshells.
Assisted an Italian leader in the engineering and manufacturing of key cutting machines, transponder technology, electronic and mechanical door and car keys, and remote controls in the acquisition of a controlling stake in the major importers and distributors of keys and key machines in Portugal, and in the acquisition of a majority stake in a Swedish company operating in the sector of distribution and service of key cutting machines and keys.
Advised the holding company of a leading Japanese industrial conglomerate on the acquisition of 51% of the shares in a Peruvian company, which provides replacement hydraulics parts and service equipment to the mining and exploration industry across Peru, where it operates through 22 wholly owned service points.
Assisted an Italian leading group active in the molding and processing of plastic materials, in the purchase of the entire share capital of an Italian company active in the molding of liquid silicone rubber.
Assistance to an international manufacturer of rubber, as agent, in a dispute, before the Singapore International Arbitration Center (SIAC), against the principal, related to the breach of the principal’s contractual obligations and the termination of the agency agreement.
Assistance to an Italian manufacturer of heat exchangers and pressure vessels in an international arbitration with seat in Vienna proceeding under VIAC rules, and concerning the execution of an agency contract in the oil and gas sector.

Real Estate

Assisted a multinational Australian real estate project management and construction group in the acquisition of a stake in a development project of a holiday resort in Eastern Sicily.
Assisted the client, an Australian multinational construction, property, and infrastructure company, in the joint venture with an Italian real estate company to jointly promote and pursue a commercial development project to develop a shopping center in Rome. Assisting the client also in relation to the due diligence activities.

Technology

Assisted a European mid-market private equity fund, through its Spanish portfolio company, in the integration within the group of a company based in Treviso that designs, manufactures, and markets professional laser equipment and devices for the medical-surgical, dermatological, veterinary, and dental sectors globally.
Assisted a leading designer and manufacturer of camera and lighting systems for the film and broadcast industry in the acquisition of the entire business pertaining to a company active in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of lighting fixtures, luminaires, projectors, systems and related electronic controls, and control systems (including CloudIO) for entertainment lighting, stage, event, architainment, and the studio lighting industries.
Assisted a Swedish telecommunications and cloud communications platform as a service (PaaS) company, through its UK subsidiary, in the acquisition of the Italian branch of a global group providing cloud communications services to enterprises worldwide, including high-tech, banking, payment systems, retail, and mobile operators.

Engineering, Oil, and Gas

Assisted the Italian subsidiary of a French group that is a world leader in concessions, energy, and construction in the acquisition of a company that operates in the field of electrical (MV/LV) and mechanical installations and has developed extensive and qualified installation experience in the energy, industry, and service sectors.
Assisting an Italian producer of solenoid pumps and solenoid valves in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, corporate advice and in relation to out-of-court settlements of potential disputes.
Legal assistance to a German multinational group operating in the hydro sector in negotiating commercial contracts and in liaising with the counterparties for the entire contractual duration.
Assisted our client, an Italian company active in the industrial sector, especially in the manufacture of centrifugal pumps, in connection with a debt collection and other out-of-court disputes related to the supply of pumps to an oil and gas company based in Belarus.
Assistance to the management and shareholders of a large privately owned Italian group of companies, active in the national and international upstream oil sector, in the corporate reorganization of the group.
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