Luigi Verga

Luigi Verga's practice focuses on private equity and private and public M&A. Luigi is regularly involved in complex domestic and cross-border projects. His experience ranges from advising private equity investors and industrial groups on the acquisition and disposal of companies and businesses to joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, and special projects. He has significant experience across a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and retail.

Luigi's recent experience prior to joining Jones Day in 2026 includes advising a multinational pharmaceutical company on the acquisition of a specialty pharma company focused on rare oncology diseases; a payment services provider on its combination with an Italian-listed peer; a SWF (sovereign wealth fund) on the acquisition of a significant minority stake in an iconic hypercar manufacturer; a leading global cable company on the acquisition of a U.S.-headquartered connectivity infrastructure company; a global financial investor on the acquisition of a majority stake in Italy's largest pet care retail chain; and an offshore energy engineering company on its combination with an Italian engineering and construction company.