Giovanni Spedicato Joins White & Case, Boosts M&A Practice in Milan
Advisor - People | May 19, 2025 | White & Case LLP
Global law firm White & Case LLP has strengthened its Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice and Global Private Equity Industry Group by appointing Giovanni Spedicato as a partner in Milan. As Italy's M&A market showed robust growth in 2024, with private equity firms accounting for over 40% of nearly €64 billion in deal activity, White & Case looks to maintain momentum into 2025. Giovanni, formerly counsel at Latham & Watkins, brings significant expertise in advising private equity sponsors and industrial players on complex deals, including M&A and joint ventures. His addition aligns with White & Case's strategy to enhance its capabilities in key cross-border M&A transactions. This comes as the firm also reported record global revenues exceeding $3 billion in 2024 and expanded its global M&A practice with partner additions in New York, London, and Sydney.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Equity
Geography
- Italy – The addition of Giovanni Spedicato as a partner takes place in Milan, Italy, reflecting the emphasis on the Italian M&A market.
- Global – White & Case has expanded its global practice, with new partners in New York, London, and Sydney.
Industry
- Legal Services – The article discusses the expansion of a global law firm's capabilities, specifically in mergers and acquisitions and private equity advisory.
- Mergers & Acquisitions – Focuses on the firm's practice in handling complex mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
- Private Equity – Highlights the firm's activities and strategic growth in private equity transactions.
Financials
- US$3 billion – White & Case's global revenue in 2024, marking a record for the firm.
- €64 billion – Total deal activity in the Italian M&A market in 2024, with private equity firms responsible for over 40%.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giovanni Spedicato | Partner | People | An experienced M&A lawyer joining White & Case in Milan, enhancing the firm's M&A and private equity practices. |
| White & Case LLP | Hiring Company | Company | A global law firm expanding its M&A practice with new partner additions in various locations. |
| Latham & Watkins | Former Firm of Giovanni Spedicato | Company | The preceding law firm where Giovanni Spedicato served as counsel before joining White & Case. |