Italian family-owned company DMC acquired by RIRI. The advisors

RIRI, a Swiss-based producer of zippers and buttons, has acquired Italian family-owned company DMC, specialists in metal components for high fashion such as buckles, studs, buttons and hooks for bags and wallets. 

For RIRI the acquisition represents an increase in the offer in terms of products as well as a fundamental milestone in the strategy of creating a fully integrated business model. 

Niederer Kraft Frey acted as Swiss counsel to the shareholders of DMC in this transaction. The NKF team was led by partner Moritz Maurer (pictured) working with senior associate Giulia Ghezzi (both corporate/m&a). 

Gianni & Origoni acted as lead counsel, assisting DMC and its shareholders in the transaction. The team was led by partner Stefano Ambrosioni, working with associate Arianna Belli (both corporate/m&a).