SITA's Future Vision: Integrating Airport Design through CCM Acquisition
Deal News | Apr 16, 2025 | Legal Community Italy
Baker McKenzie has advised SITA, a global leader in air transport technologies, in its acquisition of Italy-based CCM, renowned for its expertise in airport interior design, production, and creation. This transaction aims to create airports of the future by integrating high-level design with advanced travel technologies. Baker McKenzie's legal team, led by partner Raffaele Giarda, covered various aspects such as mergers and acquisitions, fiscal profiles, labor law, real estate, intellectual property, and competition law for SITA. CCM was assisted by Lexacta, with a team led by senior partner Giovanni Barbara focusing on similar areas of law to ensure a smooth acquisition process.
Sectors
- Aerospace & Aviation
- Interior Design
- Legal Services
Geography
- Italy – CCM, the target company, is based in Italy.
- Global – SITA is recognized as a leader in the global air transport technology sector.
Industry
- Aerospace & Aviation – The industry is relevant as SITA operates within air transport technologies, focusing on enhancing airport functions and travel technologies.
- Interior Design – CCM specializes in the design and creation of airport interiors, making this industry integral to the acquisition.
- Legal Services – Baker McKenzie and Lexacta provided legal advisory services required for the acquisition process.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SITA | Bidding Company | Company | A global leader in air transport technology, acquiring CCM. |
| CCM | Target Company | Company | An Italian company known for its expertise in airport interiors. |
| Baker McKenzie | Legal Advisor to SITA | Company | Provided comprehensive legal services for SITA during the acquisition. |
| Lexacta | Legal Advisor to CCM | Company | Advised CCM on legal matters related to the acquisition. |