Marco E. Palmese

Partner

Corporate and Securities | International Business

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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.