DLA in the driver’s seat as Italy’s Atlantia bids to create world’s largest operator of toll roads

DLA in the driver’s seat as Italy’s Atlantia bids to create world’s largest operator of toll roads

DLA Piper and Gianni, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli & Partners have picked up mandates as Italy’s Atlantia launched a bid of €16.3bn cash-and-share offer for its Spanish rival Abertis, in an effort to create the world’s biggest operator of toll roads.

Atlantia offered €16.5 per Abertis share, as its stock price has risen 8% since rumours of a merger started in April.

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