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17 Mar 2026

CMS and RPLT Advise on Karnell Group’s Acquisition of Majority Stake in OBA Tradizione Futura

"CMS advised Swedish Nasdaq-listed Karnell Group AB in its acquisition of a majority stake in OBA Tradizione Futura, an Italian family-owned automotive company that makes premium vehicle enhancement solutions. The deal marks Karnell’s entry into Italy as it seeks to build a local platform through further acquisitions of niche, technically sophisticated manufacturers. CMS’ team was led by partner Mauro Battistella; RPLT, which also advised on the transaction, was led by partner Claudio Elestici. Source: Legalcommunity."

CMS and RPLT took part in the transaction: CMS advised Karnell Group AB (publ), and RPLT advised OBA Tradizione Futura. The deal saw Swedish Nasdaq-listed Karnell Group acquire a majority stake in OBA Tradizione Futura, an Italian family-run company in the automotive sector that produces premium vehicle-enhancement solutions. Karnell — an industrial group focused on acquiring and developing niche manufacturing businesses with strong technical expertise — is entering the Italian market to build a local platform through an ongoing acquisition program aimed at family-owned companies with solid financial performance and leadership in defined segments. Lawyers involved (seniority and practice area as disclosed): - CMS - Mauro Battistella — Partner — Corporate (team leader) - Sara Porta — Senior Associate — Corporate - Francesco Lisciandra — Associate — Corporate - Gillian Colantonio — Associate — Corporate - Maria Pia Lucariello — Associate — Corporate - Gian Marco Lettieri — Senior Associate — Employment / Labour law - RPLT - Claudio Elestici — Partner — Corporate - Sabrina Straneo — Of Counsel — Corporate (support) - Alessandro Anedda — Senior Associate — Corporate - Francesco Comito — Junior Associate — Corporate - Piergiorgio Bonacossa — Partner — Employment / Labour law
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