Experience
Luca specialises in Corporate Law and has developed extensive experience through his involvement in major M&A, corporate and private equity transactions.
He is a highly regarded professional and advises clients operating across a wide range of sectors, in both the public and private spheres. He effectively supports clients by providing tailored advice on a variety of matters, including, by way of example and without limitation, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and the acquisition of companies, businesses and business units.
Luca primarily advises Italian and international companies, banks, investment funds and other financial institutions on extraordinary transactions, joint ventures and project finance deals. His assistance covers transaction structuring, the identification of the most effective governance solutions, tax planning, as well as the development of corporate restructuring and turnaround strategies. He also advises clients operating in the renewable energy sector and is frequently involved in complex transactions involving both investors and lending institutions.
He is a member of the Scientific Committee of Il Sole 24 Ore Business School and lectures on the Master’s programmes in Law and Business, focusing on corporate law aspects of extraordinary transactions and issues relating to corporate governance regulation.He is recognised as a leading practitioner in Corporate and M&A by Legal 500 and has recently been awarded “Lawyer of the Year – Food & Beverage” at the Legalcommunity Corporate Awards.
Memberships
- Milan Bar Association
- International Bar Association (IBA)
Awards
"Lawyer of the year Food&beverage" (Legalcommunity Corporate Awards 2025)
“Notable Practitioner” for the guide IFLR 1000.
Testimonials
“Luca Cuomo is a standout leader whose strategic thinking and hands-on approach consistently deliver outstanding results.”(The Legal500 2025)"Good personal service. Lead partner Luca Cuomo really puts himself in his clients' shoes and seems commercial in his approach to legal issues." (IFRL1000 2020)"Responsive, supportive and proactive in term of approach and problem-solving solution. Very solid in term of professionalism."(IFRL1000 2020)
"He is a very business-focused lawyer and we are very impressed with his ability to bring in different resources when necessary. He is careful, thoughtful and smart" (Legalcommunity 2018)
Recent Cases
- Assistance to VAM Investments and Orange Palestre Italiane on the acquisition of a significant portion of the business of GetFit, one of Italy's most established and recognised fitness operators, as part of Orange's ambitious buy-and-build strategy aimed at consolidating the fragmented Italian fitness market.
- Assistance to VAM Investments ed Everest Group on the acquisition of Riva Impianti and Elettrica Ravasio, two established operators in the electrical infrastructure sector, as part of Everest's ongoing buy-and-build strategy aimed at creating a national leader in electrification, energy efficiency and integrated technical building services.
- Assistance to Vam Investments, a private equity operator specialising in buyout transactions and consolidation platforms, in the acquisition of five Italian companies (Garolfi, Starter Energy, Guidi Impianti, Solarys and Omnia Energy 3) active in the design, installation and management of photovoltaic systems, electrical systems and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) for businesses. The combination of these five companies has led to the creation of the Everest Group, a platform aiming to become the national leader in providing services to businesses for the energy transition.
- Assistance to Mindwork, a platform specialized in psychotherapy and psychological well‑being, in its sale to the Carol group, a company that has developed the leading platform for digital healthcare services for corporate welfare.
- Assistance to Vam Investments, an Italian private equity firm, in the sale of 100% of the share capital of SLAM.com S.p.A., an Italian company specialised in sailing and sportswear.
- Assistance to VAM Investments, an Italian private equity operator, in the completion of the acquisition of the Orange and Egosistema groups, active in the gym sector in the main Italian cities.