Barbara Bagnasacco helps U.S. and global companies with the growth of their businesses through M&A and joint ventures, financings, complex commercial transactions, international expansion and corporate governance as well as private investors.
Capabilities
Biography
Ms. Bagnasacco is a member of the Corporate Transactions and Securities practice group at Parsons Behle & Latimer and brings extensive international corporate experience to the group. Her practice focuses on domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and business transactions for businesses of all types, including technology, manufacturing, medical devices and mining; equity and debt offerings; sophisticated commercial agreements; corporate law; international transactions, foreign direct investment and market entry strategies; and corporate governance, including compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). She regularly works with local counsel in foreign jurisdictions on complex international transactions.
Proficient in both common law and civil law, Ms. Bagnasacco regularly advises foreign clients (including European clients) with respect to their U.S. transactions as well as U.S. clients in connection with their international operations and cross-border transactions. Ms. Bagnasacco also represents small and large non-profit organizations. She is recognized in Chambers USA in the category of corporate/M&A.
Ms. Bagnasacco is licensed in Utah and Italy.
Experience
$20 Million Sale of Medical Technology Company to Industry Leader
Served as legal counsel for the founders in the $20 million sale of a medical technology company to a major industry player. Advised on executive compensation, corporate, and employment issues, while also acting as local counsel for Utah matters. The transaction involved international operations.
Retail Business Transaction for Backcountry
Represented Backcountry in the acquisition of the assets of an award-winning full-service ski/snowboard tuning, repair and retail business to facilitate entrance into the retail market. Structured, negotiated and documented all aspects of the transaction.
Corporate Compliance and International Privacy Consultation
Assisted the client in updating and implementing its policies regarding corporate compliance with U.S. and international privacy laws. Provided ongoing global privacy compliance advice to executives; ongoing review; and contract preparation.
Accomplishments
Academic
University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law, J.D., 1998
Institute of European Studies/International Labor Organization, Post-graduate Certificate, 1996
University of Turin College of Law, B.S., 1995
Highest honors
Languages spoken: French and Italian
Professional
Ranked in Chambers USA, Corporate, M&A section, 2019 - 2025
Recognized in Utah Business Magazine’s 2023 Legal Elite
International Businesswoman of the Year, World Trade Association of Utah, 2022
International Woman of the Year, GOED, 2013
Associations
Professional
Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, March 2024-
American Bar Association
Utah State Bar Association
Co-chair, Banking & Finance Practice Group, TerraLex
Mentor, New Lawyers Training Program of the Utah State Bar current - 2011
Past member, Alumni Board of Trustees, University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law
International Law Section, member and past president
Ethics Advisory Opinion Committee, past member
Community
Board member and past president, World Trade Association of Utah (WTA)
Board member, United Way of Salt Lake
Board member, MIAGE (Master of Science in International Affairs and Global Enterprise), University of Utah
Past member, Advisory Board, Women Technology Council (WTC)
Past Board member, Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), Utah Chapter
Insights
News
Parsons Behle & Latimer Ranked Among Top Law Firms by Chambers and Partners USA: Twenty-nine Attorneys Ranked Among Nation’s Top Practitioners
News
Parsons Behle & Latimer Ranked Among Top Law Firms by Chambers and Partners USA
News
Barbara Bagnasacco Kicks Off The World Trade Association of Utah's "Women in International Business Conference" on International Women's Day
News
Barbara Bagnasacco Interviews with World Trade Association of Utah
Presentations
Credentials
Licensed
Utah
Italy
Education
University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law
