Dexelance Partners with Roda to Revolutionize Outdoor Design
Deal News | Jun 27, 2025 | Legal Community Italy
Fivers Studio Legale e Tributario and DLA Piper are the key legal advisors in a significant deal between Dexelance, an Italian industrial group specializing in high-end design, lighting, and furniture, and Roda S.r.l., a leader in high-end outdoor furniture. Dexelance has entered into an agreement to acquire an initial 25% stake in Roda, with options to increase its stake to 60% by 2028, reinforcing its strategic position in the global outdoor sector. The closing of the deal is expected by September 2025. Fivers managed all legal aspects for Dexelance, including due diligence, agreement structuring, and contract negotiation. The team was led by Alfredo Craca, with contributions from various team members for corporate, IP, and administrative law aspects. DLA Piper supported Roda with a team led by Christian Iannaccone, while Riccardo Broggini & Dottori Commercialisti Associati handled the fiscal and contractual aspects for Roda.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- High-End Furniture and Design
- Private Equity and Investments
Geography
- Italy – Both Dexelance and Roda are Italian companies, and the legal firms involved are based in Italy.
Industry
- Legal Services – Involvement of law firms Fivers Studio Legale e Tributario and DLA Piper in structuring the deal and handling legal aspects.
- High-End Furniture and Design – Dexelance's and Roda's involvement in high-end design and outdoor furniture sectors.
- Private Equity and Investments – The strategic investment by Dexelance into Roda, acquiring a significant share.
Financials
- 25% – Initial stake acquired by Dexelance in Roda S.r.l. with potential to increase to 60% by 2028.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexelance | Bidding Company | Company | An Italian industrial group active in high-end design, lighting, and furniture. |
| Roda S.r.l. | Target Company | Company | A leader in high-end outdoor furniture. |
| Fivers Studio Legale e Tributario | Legal Advisor to Dexelance | Company | Handled the legal aspects of the transaction for Dexelance. |
| DLA Piper | Legal Advisor to Roda | Company | Supported Roda with legal advice on the transaction. |
| Riccardo Broggini & Dottori Commercialisti Associati | Tax and Contractual Advisor to Roda | Company | Provided fiscal and contractual support to Roda. |