Group

We are the only European financial communications advisory
among the global top 10.

Barabino & Partners is headquartered in Milan and was founded in 1985 by Luca Barabino. For more than 20 years now, we have counted among the European leaders in financial communication advisory including M&A, especially since the privatization of Italian state-owned companies in the 1990s.

As per the recent Mergermarket PR Advisors First Half 2024 overview, we rank first in Italy in terms of the number of transactions and total value. In Europe, we are 3rd in terms of number of transactions and 8th in terms of value. At the global level, Barabino & Partners lists 9th in terms of value and 10th in terms of number of transactions.

As part of the newly founded Excellera Advisory Group, we serve 600+ clients with a team of 300+ consultants. Italy’s leading strategic communication platform was established with the financial and strategic support of Xenon Private Equity.

On average, we serve more than 220 clients per year – thereof about two-thirds on an ongoing basis and more than 40% with a high fidelity rate of 5+ years of cooperation.

The expansion began in 2022 with the integration of Cattaneo Zanetto Pomposo & Co. and Community. In 2023, Public Affairs Advisors and Value Relations also united under the group’s roof. In the spring of 2024, Barabino & Partners decided to join Excellera as well as INTWIG, a data intelligence firm.

Today, the Excellera Advisory Group serves as a unified platform of five unique companies, each recognized as a leader in its respective field, ranging from Financial Advisory to Corporate Affairs. The aim is to achieve growth in both size and value, with an eye on expanding globally. Each company maintains its original brand identity and continues to operate independently.

In total, Excellera reaches a combined turnover of €60+ million with an EBITDA of €20 million. The newly created European leader in financial communications and M&A ranks 1st in Europe, with 109 secured assignments in the first half 2024 as per Mergermarket.

Our Services

Media Relations

Media Relations

To this day, traditional media continue to play a vital role in delivering general information and informing the public and decision-makers. Audiences of all ages engage with media outlets across multiple platforms, including print, online, mobile devices, and social networks.

Corporate Affairs

Corporate Affairs

At B&P, we understand Corporate Affairs as a strategic and dynamic discipline. We provide expert consulting to listed companies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and startups, helping them navigate different business priorities, policy-driven initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.

Reputation Management

Reputation Management

The power of strategy – it’s a combination of thought leadership, media relations, and storytelling that characterizes impactful reputation management. We craft and distribute content that resonates deeply with both our clients and their target audiences, ensuring the messaging aligns with their brand and strategic goals.

Change & Crisis Communication

Change & Crisis Communication

B&P offers flexible, ad-hoc crisis support, providing an agile and highly responsive external communication service. We expertly manage a wide range of critical situations, including accidents, cyberattacks, product recalls, confidential information leaks, as well as issues related to environmental protection, animal welfare, and employee working conditions.

Financial Advisory & ESG

Financial Advisory & ESG

Financial advisory services are essential for companies and investors aiming to successfully navigate the complexities of market regulations and intricate financial processes.

Analysis & Strategy

Analysis & Strategy

In today’s fast-paced and rapidly evolving market landscape, staying ahead is crucial for businesses striving to maintain a competitive edge. Our solutions are grounded in rigorous analysis and strategic insight, always placing our clients and their interests first.

Events & Coaching

Events & Coaching

Since 2014, the two leading business newspapers from Germany and France - Les Echos (organizer) and Handelsblatt (media partner) - have been hosting their unique Franco-German business event in collaboration with B2P Communications, now Barabino & Partners.