Lagfin Acquires Minority Stake in Bluegem

Deal News | Jun 20, 2025 | Legal Community Italy

Lagfin Acquires Minority Stake in Bluegem

Lagfin, the controlling shareholder of Gruppo Campari, has entered into an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Bluegem Capital Partners, a European private equity firm specializing in the consumer B2B and B2B2C sectors. The completion of the transaction is contingent upon standard regulatory approvals. Legal advisors for the transaction include PedersoliGattai assisting Lagfin on M&A aspects, with Professor Eugenio Barcellona leading, and Luther for Luxembourg-related legal aspects. Bluegem was advised by Latham & Watkins with a team led by partner Cataldo Piccarreta.

Sectors

  • Private Equity
  • Legal Services
  • Consumer Goods

Geography

  • Italy – Lagfin, the controlling shareholder of Gruppo Campari based in Italy, is involved in the transaction.
  • Luxembourg – Legal advisors for Luxembourg-related aspects of the transaction were involved, highlighting its significance.
  • European – Bluegem Capital Partners is a European private equity firm, indicating the regional relevance.

Industry

  • Private Equity – The article discusses Lagfin's investment in Bluegem Capital Partners, a private equity firm, indicating activity within the private equity sector.
  • Legal Services – Multiple legal advisory firms are involved in facilitating the transaction, indicating the relevance of the legal services industry.
  • Consumer Goods – Bluegem Capital Partners specializes in the consumer B2B and B2B2C sectors, which is part of the consumer goods industry.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    LagfinInvestorCompanyLagfin is the controlling shareholder of Gruppo Campari and is investing in Bluegem Capital Partners.
    Bluegem Capital PartnersTarget CompanyCompanyBluegem Capital Partners is a European private equity firm focusing on consumer B2B and B2B2C sectors.
    PedersoliGattaiLegal Advisor for LagfinCompanyItalian law firm advising Lagfin on M&A aspects of the transaction.
    LutherLegal Advisor for Lagfin - Luxembourg lawCompanyProvided Luxembourg-related legal services for Lagfin.
    Latham & WatkinsLegal Advisor for BluegemCompanyAdvised Bluegem Capital Partners in the transaction, focusing on legal matters.