Atty. Francesco A. Castaldi

Atty. Francesco A. Castaldi

Francesco Castaldi focuses his practice on negotiating and structuring complex business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, private equity investments, strategic investments, venture capital and growth equity investments, executive compensation and incentive equity arrangements, and other general corporate matters. Francesco has represented private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies across a wide range of industries and in transactions ranging from middle-market deals to multibillion-dollar transactions.

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About Francesco A. Castaldi at a glance

Francesco A. Castaldi is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2018). Educated at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law (J.D. Associate, 2018) and Dominican University (M.A. Teaching, 2015). Provides legal services in Italian Portuguese. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Francesco Castaldi focuses his practice on negotiating and structuring complex business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, private equity investments, strategic investments, venture capital and growth equity investments, executive compensation and incentive equity arrangements, and other general corporate matters
  • Francesco has represented private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies across a wide range of industries and in transactions ranging from middle-market deals to multibillion-dollar transactions
  • Concentrations •Mergers and acquisitions •Private equity •Venture capital •General corporate Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2025-2026

Practice Areas Explained

Francesco A. Castaldi's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Francesco A. Castaldi handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Francesco A. Castaldi

Where is Francesco A. Castaldi's law office located?
Francesco A. Castaldi's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Francesco A. Castaldi handle?
Francesco A. Castaldi focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Francesco A. Castaldi practiced law?
Francesco A. Castaldi has 8+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2018.
What languages does Francesco A. Castaldi speak?
Francesco A. Castaldi provides legal services in Italian Portuguese. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Francesco A. Castaldi go to law school?
Francesco A. Castaldi earned their education at (J.D. Associate, 2018); (M.A. Teaching, 2015).
How can I contact Francesco A. Castaldi for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Associate
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
- 2018
M.A. Teaching
Dominican University
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2018

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