McDermott adds new M&A partner to Milan office
McDermott Will & Emery, an esteemed international law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Alfonso de Marco as a partner in its transactions practice in Milan. Alfonso brings a wealth of experience in advising clients on the acquisition, development, and sale of Italian multi-asset portfolios, with a focus on the pharma and energy sectors. His expertise in providing strategic and commercial advice to international corporate investors and sovereign wealth funds will greatly enhance McDermott’s offerings in the Italian market.
Harris Siskind, the global head of McDermott’s Transactions Practice Group, expressed his excitement about Alfonso’s addition, stating that his background in handling high-profile transactions in Italy perfectly aligns with the firm’s strategic goals. He believes that Alfonso’s presence in Milan will strengthen the transactional practice and create new opportunities for cross-border collaboration. Giancarlo Castorino, the Firm’s office managing partner in Milan, also extended a warm welcome to Alfonso, acknowledging his extensive experience and strategic insights that will be invaluable as the firm strives to expand its capabilities and serve clients with excellence.
Alfonso himself shared his enthusiasm about joining McDermott, describing it as an exciting opportunity to leverage his experience in high-profile transactions and contribute to the firm’s growth. He expressed eagerness to collaborate with his new colleagues and deliver exceptional service to clients. Joining Alfonso in this new chapter is Milo Molfa, a new international arbitration partner based in McDermott’s London office. Their combined experience in transactions and arbitration underscores the firm’s commitment to expanding its capabilities and providing top-tier service, creating significant synergies that enhance the firm’s ability to offer comprehensive legal solutions across various markets.
McDermott’s Corporate and Transactional Practice Groups, comprising over 560 lawyers in 20+ global offices, provide counsel to public and private companies, financial institutions, and private equity firms across various industries on high-impact transactions. From M&A to financing deals, investments, fund formations, commercial contracts, capital markets transactions, and restructurings, the team develops forward-thinking solutions for clients. McDermott’s reputation for providing sound, practical advice and its network of lawyers across multiple jurisdictions worldwide position it as a top-tier law firm for transactions, as recognized by leading league tables such as Mergermarket, LSEG, The Deal, Bloomberg, and PitchBook.
Overall, McDermott Will & Emery is committed to partnering with global leaders to drive missions, break down barriers, and shape markets. With a team of over 1,400 lawyers who work seamlessly across practices and industries, the firm delivers highly effective solutions that propel success for clients and the communities they serve.