Spezia Calcio Acquired by RAM Spezia Holdings

Deal News | Apr 24, 2025 | Legal Community Italy

In a notable transaction in the sports and investment sectors, RAM Spezia Holdings LP has successfully acquired the entirety of Spezia Calcio, a prominent Italian football club. This acquisition makes RAM Spezia Holdings LP the sole shareholder of Spezia Calcio. The buying entity is owned by Thomas Roberts, a seasoned US private equity investor with a strong passion for soccer. Legal advisory for the acquisition was provided by Legance, represented by partners Piero Venturini and Filippo Chiodini Innocenti Ducci, with support from associate Luca Troisi. Bureau Plattner collaborated on the financial due diligence aspects, coordinated by partner Marcello Pollio.

Sectors

Private Equity
Sports
Legal Services

Geography

Italy – Spezia Calcio is an Italian football club, making Italy the geographical focus of the acquisition.
USA – The acquiring company, RAM Spezia Holdings LP and its owner Thomas Roberts, are based in the USA.

Industry

Private Equity – The acquisition of Spezia Calcio was conducted by RAM Spezia Holdings LP, a private equity entity.
Sports – The acquisition involves Spezia Calcio, a football club, making this relevant to the sports industry.
Legal Services – Legance and Bureau Plattner provided legal and financial advisory services for the acquisition of Spezia Calcio.

Financials

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Spezia Calcio	Target Company	Company	An Italian football club acquired by RAM Spezia Holdings LP.
RAM Spezia Holdings LP	Acquiror	Company	A US-based investment entity that acquired Spezia Calcio.
Thomas Roberts	Owner	Person	A seasoned US private equity investor and owner of RAM Spezia Holdings LP.
Legance	Legal Advisor	Company	Provided legal advisory services to RAM Spezia Holdings LP during the acquisition.
Bureau Plattner	Financial Advisor	Company	Assisted with financial due diligence for the acquisition of Spezia Calcio.