Skadden is pleased to announce that Nicola Di Giovanni has joined Skadden as a partner in our Paris office. Nicola’s practice focuses on domestic and cross-border private equity matters, advising investment funds, family offices and industrial companies on acquisitions, buyouts and joint ventures. Nicola is fluent in French, English and Italian. He arrives to the firm from Winston & Strawn in Paris.

Armand Grumberg, head of Skadden’s Paris office and the firm’s European M&A practice, said, “We are extremely excited that Nicola has joined us. Developing the private equity practice in our Paris office is a strategic objective of the firm, and Nicola’s addition to our team aligns with strong demand in this area from our clients.”

Richard Youle, co-head of Skadden’s Private Equity Group, said, “We have one of a small number of leading private equity practices in the U.K. and Germany, and Nicola’s arrival in Paris is a strategic next step in the expansion of our pan-European offerings. I know that he will be a fantastic fit for both our clients and the firm.”