Robert Half Acquires Westhouse Italia in Strategic Move

Deal News | May 05, 2025 | Legal Community Italy

Robert Half, a global human resources consulting firm headquartered in California, has acquired the Italian division of Westhouse, a company active in headhunting, personnel search, and staffing. The acquisition involves 100% of Westhouse Italia. For this transaction, Baker McKenzie served as the legal advisor to Robert Half, leveraging a team led by partner Rita Marchetti and senior associate Ilaria Bosso for the M&A-related aspects, and counsel Alessia Raimondo with associate Noemi Cauzzo for employment-related issues. On the other side, Westhouse was advised by SLC Studio Legale Campoccia, represented by lawyer Rolando Favella, along with associates Ambra Breda and Cristian Tulissi.

Sectors

Human Resources & Staffing
Legal Services

Geography

Italy – Westhouse Italia is the target of the acquisition, indicating the geographical focus of the transaction.
United States – Robert Half is headquartered in California, indicating its geographical base and expansion strategy.

Industry

Human Resources & Staffing – Robert Half and Westhouse operate in the HR and staffing sector, focusing on recruitment and personnel management.
Legal Services – Baker McKenzie and SLC Studio Legale Campoccia are law firms involved in providing legal advisory for the transaction.

Financials

– No specific financial details such as deal price or valuation were provided in the article.

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Robert Half	Acquiring Company	Company	An international HR consulting firm with a base in California.
Westhouse Italia	Target Company	Company	The Italian division of Westhouse involved in headhunting and staffing.
Baker McKenzie	Legal Advisor to Robert Half	Company	A global law firm providing legal services for the M&A transaction.
SLC Studio Legale Campoccia	Legal Advisor to Westhouse	Company	A law firm advising on the legal aspects of the sale.