Statuto Group Acquires Hotel Caesar Augustus
Deal News | Mar 05, 2025 | Legal Community Italy
The Statuto Group, renowned for its ownership of luxury hotels across Italy and Europe, has successfully acquired the Caesar Augustus Hotel, a prestigious five-star establishment located in Anacapri, Capri, from the Signorini family. Baker McKenzie provided advisory services to the Statuto Group, with partner Pietro Bernasconi leading the corporate aspects. Additional legal expertise was provided by Cinzia Massara and Carola Cambiaghi among others, focusing on corporate, financial, and tax-related matters. Giliberti Triscornia and Osborne Clarke represented the Signorini family in the transaction, with Enrico Giliberti and Federico Ferrara heading their respective teams, overseeing corporate, labor, and tax concerns.
Sectors
- Hospitality
- Legal Services
Geography
- Italy – The acquisition targets a prestigious hotel located in Anacapri, Italy, and the acquiring party, Statuto Group, is also based in Italy.
- Europe – Statuto Group and certain involved legal advisors have significant operation bases across broader Europe.
Industry
- Hospitality – The acquisition involves the hotel industry, with Statuto Group expanding its portfolio of luxury hotels.
- Legal Services – Multiple law firms, including Baker McKenzie and Osborne Clarke, were involved in advising both parties in the acquisition process.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statuto Group | Acquirer | Company | Owner of luxury hotels across Italy and Europe. |
| Caesar Augustus Hotel | Target | Company | A five-star hotel located in Anacapri, Capri. |
| Signorini Family | Seller | People | Former owners of the Caesar Augustus Hotel. |
| Baker McKenzie | Legal Advisor to Acquirer | Company | Provided legal advisory services to Statuto Group in their acquisition of the hotel. |
| Giliberti Triscornia | Legal Advisor to Seller | Company | Represented the Signorini family with legal advice for the transaction. |
| Osborne Clarke | Legal Advisor to Seller | Company | Provided additional legal support to the Signorini family, focusing on tax and labor aspects. |