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van Berings with the Botter Family in the Capital Increase for the Takeover of Mondodelvino

van Berings, with a team composed of partner Francesco Adami and associate Gianluca Volpato, acted as legal advisor of the Botter Family in the capital increase to complete the takeover of a majority stake in Mondodelvino by the joint venture between Clessidra and the Botter Family.

Just few months after the takeover of Botter S.p.A. (full details), the acquisition of Mondodelvino plays a pivotal role in the group's strategy to create a market leader in the wine segment, with a current combined turnover of roughly 350 M€ and a short-period target turnover of 500 M€.


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