Expertise

M&A
Private equity
Corporate finance
International contracts

Foreign languages: English

Background

Co-leader of the Private Equity Focus Team
Joined the firm in 2024
Previously worked at another leading Italian law firm (1999–2024) and was made partner in 2005

Ranking and Awards

Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 EMEA international legal directories list Franco as an expert in private equity in Italy

Testimonials

“Franco Agopyan is a very sophisticated and experienced professional, who is able to coordinate complex situations – very much available and fully dedicated to his clients.”

(The Legal 500 EMEA)

Qualifications

Member of the Italian Bar
LLM in International Business and Trade Law from Fordham University School of Law, New York, USA
Law degree from the University of Bologna
Member of the Tax & Legal Commission of the Italian Private Equity, Venture Capital and Private Debt Association (AIFI)

Insights

BonelliErede strengthens international Private Equity capability with the appointments of partners Franco Agopyan and Giovanni Colantuono - 28 October 2024

BonelliErede announces today two appointments in Milan. Franco Agopyan joins BonelliErede as a partner and Co-Leader of the Private Equity Team, alongside the current Leader and Managing Partner of the firm, Eliana Catalano. Franco joins from a leading Italian law firm, where he has been practi …