WH Partners Strengthens Italy Practice with Appointment of Andrea Marchetti as Partner

WH Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Marchetti as Partner and Director within its Italy practice. This strategic addition enhances the firm’s capacity to provide expert guidance on complex corporate and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) matters, focusing on both Italian and cross-border transactions. With over two decades of experience in advising clients across a variety of sectors, including high technology, life sciences and healthcare, energy, manufacturing, fintech, and gaming, Mr. Marchetti will lead the Italy desk from Rome while collaborating closely with the firm’s teams in Milan and internationally.

Timely Expertise Amid Regulatory Changes

The corporate landscape in Italy has undergone significant regulatory and market developments in recent years, making Mr. Marchetti’s arrival particularly opportune. Recent legislative advancements have placed increased emphasis on corporate governance, cross-border deal certainty, and the frameworks governing restructuring—essential components of a modern corporate and M&A practice. Noteworthy reforms in Italy’s insolvency and restructuring regulations, coupled with a heightened focus on governance standards for both public and substantial private entities, have effectively raised the bar for due diligence, transaction structuring, and advisory services at the board level.

These developments align seamlessly with Mr. Marchetti’s deep expertise in corporate reorganizations, asset protection, and insolvency matters, equipping him to navigate the complexities of the current landscape adeptly.

Navigating Opportunities and Risks

The Italian market continues to present both challenges and opportunities for inbound and outbound investors. Cross-border M&A activity remains a focal point, characterized by the need for meticulous navigation of sector-specific regulations, foreign investment screenings, and antitrust considerations—particularly in strategic areas such as energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. With a proven track record in cross-border transactions and joint ventures, Mr. Marchetti is poised to assist clients in effectively managing pre-transaction planning, securing regulatory clearances, and developing integration strategies that mitigate risks while facilitating organic growth.

Addressing Digital Transformation and Technological Challenges

As digital transformation accelerates, the rise of new technologies has dramatically influenced the business law agenda within Italy. Corporations operating in fintech, digital health, and technology-driven manufacturing face increasing challenges related to contractual obligations, intellectual property (IP), and data governance as they scale operations across jurisdictions. Mr. Marchetti’s robust background in commercial and international contract law, in tandem with his experience advising technology-focused clients, positions him to support corporations and investors in crafting resilient commercial agreements, safeguarding intangible assets, and ensuring compliance with the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding data and digital activities within both the European Union and Italy.

Integrated, Multi-Jurisdictional Legal Services

WH Partners' expansion into Italy, spearheaded by Mr. Marchetti’s local leadership, aligns with the firm’s acknowledgment of clients’ rising demand for integrated, multi-jurisdictional legal advice. The establishment of the Rome office will facilitate the provision of comprehensive corporate services that encompass M&A, venture capital, corporate governance, financing, and restructuring, all while leveraging the firm’s extensive international platform to efficiently manage the elements of cross-border transactions.

Areas of Expertise

Mr. Marchetti’s role at WH Partners will involve offering adept counsel in several key areas:

• Navigating complex mergers and acquisitions and cross-border joint ventures, with special emphasis on pre-deal structuring and regulatory compliance;
• Providing strategic guidance on corporate reorganizations and governance in light of the tightening expectations for corporate governance;
• Supporting venture capital and growth investments, where he will assist start-ups and scale-ups in the intricacies of international expansion and negotiation with investors;
• Engaging in contract negotiation and the drafting of international commercial agreements for clients in technology, life sciences, and industrial sectors;
• Addressing issues pertinent to insolvency, asset protection, and transactions involving distressed assets that arise from the evolving restructuring framework in Italy.

Clients engaging with Mr. Marchetti can anticipate a pragmatic and business-oriented approach to transactional matters and regulatory risk management, an ethos he has developed through collaborative endeavors with domestic and international legal firms as well as financial intermediaries. His appointment reinforces WH Partners’ commitment to delivering insights that are both locally grounded and globally relevant, particularly for businesses and investors navigating Italy’s strategically significant and industrially advanced economy.

WH Partners formally welcomes Andrea Marchetti to its leadership team in Italy, anticipating the growth and enhancement of its service offerings for domestic clients and international organizations seeking authoritative legal counsel on corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters within Italy and beyond.