Itagile Acquisition by SB Italia: Giovannelli Navigates Deal
Deal News | Nov 19, 2024 | Legal Community Italy

Giovannelli e Associati provided legal assistance to SB Italia, a portfolio company of Argos Wityu, in the acquisition of 100% of Itagile, which specializes in agile IT solutions particularly for digital documentation and digital signature solutions. The sellers were advised by PedersoliGattai. The Giovannelli team, led by partner Alessandro Giovannelli and supported by senior associate Giulia Contestabile, along with other associates, handled the corporate and labor law aspects of the transaction. The PedersoliGattai team guiding the sellers included partner Stefano Catenacci and senior counsel Michele Ventura.
Sectors
- Information Technology Services
- Legal Advisory
Geography
- Italy – All mentioned companies and legal teams are based in Italy, indicating the geographic focus of the transaction.
Industry
- Information Technology Services – Itagile specializes in agile IT solutions and digital documentation, making IT services a relevant industry.
- Legal Advisory – Both Giovannelli e Associati and PedersoliGattai are law firms providing legal assistance in the deal.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB Italia | Buyer | Company | Portfolio company of Argos Wityu, acquiring Itagile. |
| Argos Wityu | PE Firm | Company | Private equity firm that owns SB Italia. |
| Itagile | Target | Company | Company specializing in agile IT solutions, specifically in digital documentation. |
| Giovannelli e Associati | Legal Advisor to Buyer | Company | Provided legal assistance to SB Italia in the acquisition. |
| PedersoliGattai | Legal Advisor to Seller | Company | Advised sellers in the transaction. |
| Alessandro Giovannelli | Partner at Giovannelli e Associati | Person | Led the legal team assisting SB Italia. |
| Stefano Catenacci | Partner at PedersoliGattai | Person | Led the legal team advising the sellers. |