Deloitte advises Cotecnica on Italy’s Life Pet Care
Deloitte has advised Spanish pet food specialist Cotecnica, owner of the Ownat brand, on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Italian company Life Pet Care.
The transaction marks a significant step in Cotecnica’s international growth strategy, providing the company with a direct presence in one of Europe’s largest pet food markets. The acquisition is expected to generate commercial synergies and strengthen Cotecnica’s position in the sector as it continues to expand internationally.
Deloitte provided cross-border support through its Legal and Transactions teams in Spain and Italy, delivering an integrated advisory approach covering legal, tax and transaction services aspects of the deal.
The team
The legal advisory work was led in Spain by Agustín del Río Galeote (partner), Carmen Muelas (director) and Román Cantín (senior associate). Tax advice was provided by Xavier Betran (partner) and Bàrbara Soler (senior manager).
In Italy, the legal team was led by Massimo Zamorani (partner) and Lucia Ruffatti (director).
