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A&O Shearman appoints Paolo Nastasi as new managing partner in Italy

A&O Shearman appoints Paolo Nastasi as new managing partner in Italy
Published Date
Feb 19 2025
A&O Shearman today announces that Paolo Nastasi has been appointed as the new managing partner for Italy, effective May 1, 2025. Paolo succeeds Stefano Sennhauser, who has held the role since 2016. Stefano Sennhauser will continue to serve as head of the debt finance practice in Italy.

Paolo joined legacy Allen & Overy in 2007 and is a partner in the M&A / private equity practice. With nearly twenty years of experience advising Italian and international clients, including private equity funds, public and private companies, and real estate funds, Paolo has a strong track record across a wide range of transactions in various sectors.

Hervé Ekué, managing partner at A&O Shearman, commented: "I want to thank Stefano, who has been a great leader for the firm in Italy. We have significantly built our position in the market in recent years, handling some of the most significant transactions, as well as with a number of strategic hires and promotions. Paolo's leadership skills and market understanding will be crucial in continuing the growth strategy pursued in recent years under Stefano's guidance. I look forward to working with him in his new role."

Stefano Sennhauser said: "Paolo brings great experience and business acumen to the role. He is highly esteemed by both clients and colleagues for his brilliant commercial skills and unwavering determination. Having worked with him for a number of years, we share a common client-focused vision for excellence and innovation."

"I am excited and honored to take on this role, and I look forward to continuing to advance the firm's strategic priorities as a global firm with deep domestic roots. We have an extraordinary team of talented, highly motivated and ambitious professionals, which is the key to fueling our development path in Italy. In recent years, we have seen steady and significant growth, and I am committed to continue this successful path, putting clients at the center of our strategic choices."

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Paolo Nastasi

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A&O Shearman has been present in Italy for over 25 years and has a well-established presence with offices in Milan and Rome.

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