Renewtech Acquires eco-rete from Semantic
Deal News | Jul 03, 2025 | Legal Community Italy
DLA Piper, an international law firm, has advised Renewtech in acquiring the eco-rete division from Semantic. The acquisition aims to solidify Renewtech’s presence in the refurbished IT hardware sector and strengthen its connections with Italian clientele. DLA Piper's involvement spanned various legal aspects, with a multidisciplinary team led by Danilo Surdi, focusing on corporate finance, contractual, and Italian corporate law. Contributions also included Danish law considerations by Signe Bau, intellectual property issues managed by Gualtiero Dragotti and Massimiliano Tiberio, administrative law tackled by Germana Cassar and Erika Parente, labor law responsibilities by Federico Strada and Stefano Petri, alongside real estate law handled by Francesco Edoardo Ascione and Niccolò Ubaldini.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Information Technology
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Geography
- Italy – The acquisition bolsters Renewtech's client connections in Italy.
- Europe – Renewtech is a European player in the IT refurbishment market.
Industry
- Legal Services – DLA Piper, a law firm, provided comprehensive legal advisory services for the acquisition.
- Information Technology – Renewtech operates in the IT sector, focusing on refurbished products.
- Mergers and Acquisitions – The main focus of the article is on the acquisition transaction conducted by Renewtech.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewtech | Buyer | Company | A European company specializing in refurbished IT products. |
| Semantic | Vendor | Company | The company from which the eco-rete division was acquired. |
| DLA Piper | Legal Advisor | Company | The law firm that advised on the acquisition. |
| Danilo Surdi | Partner and Co-head Corporate Finance | Person | Led the DLA Piper team advising on the acquisition. |