March 2026 – Kinstellar and KST Law have assisted Simmons & Simmons on Turkish law aspects related to the acquisition by Wise Equity, the Milan-based private equity firm, of a majority stake in Marullo.
Marullo is recognized as a leader in pistachio products (including semi-finished and finished goods) based in Bronte, Sicily. The deal is designed to support the international growth and expansion of Marullo, strengthening its raw material procurement, and enhancing its position in the high-quality ingredient market. Marullo has a pistachio sourcing and initial processing subsidiary in Turkey.
Partner Emre Edmund Özer, Senior Associate Sıla Şaylı and Associate Fırat Erin formed the core team advising the client on the transaction.