Customs Support Group Expands with Acquisition of Servizi Doganali
Deal News | Dec 23, 2024 | Legal Community Italy
DLA Piper has advised Customs Support Group, a prominent customs service provider operating in 14 European markets, on the acquisition of the entire share capital of Servizi Doganali through its subsidiary, CS Italy. Servizi Doganali, established in 1979 and headquartered in Livorno, specializes in comprehensive customs support, particularly for perishable goods. This acquisition is strategically significant for Customs Support Group, bolstering its presence in one of Europe's largest ports for perishable goods. The legal counsel from DLA Piper was led by partner Anna Saraceno, supported by lawyer Carmine Buonanno for corporate and commercial aspects, along with partner Alessandra Garzya and lawyers Alessandro Recalcati and Emma Benini for labor issues. Equita K Finance, an Italian partner of Clairfield International and part of Equita Group, served as the financial advisor for Customs Support Group.
Sectors
- Logistics and Transportation
- Legal Services
- Financial Advisory
Geography
- Italy – Servizi Doganali is based in Livorno, Italy, making it a relevant geographic location for the transaction.
- Europe – Customs Support Group operates across 14 European markets, highlighting the transaction's broader European context.
Industry
- Logistics and Transportation – The transaction involves Customs Support Group, a company active in customs services, which is a key component of the logistics and transportation industry.
- Legal Services – DLA Piper provided legal advisory services in the transaction, highlighting the involvement of the legal industry.
- Financial Advisory – Equita K Finance served as the financial advisor, indicating the involvement of the financial advisory sector.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customs Support Group | Acquirer | Company | A European customs services provider operating in 14 European markets. |
| Servizi Doganali | Target | Company | An Italian customs operator based in Livorno, specializing in services for perishable goods. |
| DLA Piper | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services for the acquisition. |
| Equita K Finance | Financial Advisor | Company | Acted as financial advisor to Customs Support Group, part of Equita Group and Clairfield International. |
| Anna Saraceno | Partner | Person | Lead partner at DLA Piper for the transaction. |
| Carmine Buonanno | Lawyer | Person | Advised on corporate and commercial aspects. |
| Alessandra Garzya | Partner | Person | Involved in labor aspects of the transaction at DLA Piper. |
| Alessandro Recalcati | Lawyer | Person | Lawyer at DLA Piper involved in the transaction. |
| Emma Benini | Lawyer | Person | Lawyer at DLA Piper involved in the transaction. |