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About Marco

Marco Palmese’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, securities law and growth company representation. He has handled numerous business combinations, ranging from cross-border joint venture transactions to multi-billion dollar private equity acquisitions. He also has significant experience in corporate finance transactions, including debt and equity institutional offerings and private placements. Marco regularly represents non-U.S. clients in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance transactions and general corporate and commercial matters.

Prior to joining the firm, Marco practiced in the mergers and acquisitions department of Shearman & Sterling LLP, corporate group of Latham & Watkins LLP and most recently was a partner in the corporate group of Bracewell & Giuliani LLP.

Experience

Practice Areas

  • Mergers and acquisitions

  • Venture capital

  • Equity and debt financing

  • Joint ventures and strategic alliances

  • International commercial transactions

  • U.S. investments

Languages

  • French

  • Italian

  • Spanish

Education

  • J.D., Fordham University School of Law — 1995

  • B.A., Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs — 1990

Admissions

  • New York Bar

Professional Associations

  • International Bar Association

AddiTional Experience

  • Represented an Italian packaging and food processing company in its acquisition of a significant equity stake in a U.S. snack food manufacturer, and related long-term supply contract;

  • Represented a French asset manager in the disposition of its related U.S. registered investment adviser;

  • Represented a German specialty copper tube manufacturer in joint ventures and acquisitions in the U.S.;

  • Represented an Italian private equity firm in its portfolio company’s acquisition a U.S. audio equipment manufacturer, and related acquisition financing;

  • Represented an Italian luxury linens manufacturer in the restructuring of its U.S. operations;

  • Represented a Swiss infrastructure project consultant in the acquisition of a U.S. consultancy firm operating in the same sector;

  • Represented a Liechtenstein holding company in various acquisitions and investments in companies operating in the internet of things sector;

  • Represented a U.S. enterprise collaboration and software company in various rounds of equity and debt financing;

  • Represented a private fund adviser in the acquisition of a U.S. registered investment adviser;

  • Represented an Italian luxury apparel company in its retail and online expansion in the U.S.;

  • Represented an Italian olive oil producer in all facets if its U.S. operations.

 
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