Marco E. Palmese
Partner
Corporate and Securities | International Business
marco.palmese@wg-law.com | 212-509-6310 | vCard | LinkedIn
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.