Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici‘s 14-strong group acts for commercial and industrial companies, along with investment funds, on major corporate, acquisition, real estate, project and asset financings. Marc-Alexandre Courtejoie is a highly-regarded lending and structured finance expert; Andrea Limongelli is an experienced property and acquisition finance practitioner; and Carolina Caslini focuses on banking and structured finance. Renowned corporate finance specialist Andrea Novarese, as well as Tiziana Germinario and Francesco Pirisi, were all recruited from White & Case (Europe) LLP in May 2024. Stefano Motta left the firm in January 2025.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Undoubtedly one of the best teams in the market, with extremely talented, integrated and dedicated professionals. Associates and trainees in the group are top-tier level as well.’
  • ‘This practice is made up of highly skilled professionals who are experts in their respective fields. They cherish efficiency and quality, and provide a good service.’
  • ‘Andrea Novarese is a true expert, giving clients the best solutions. He is an incredible lawyer who is very skilled - great knowledge of the market and huge experience in borrower-side banking and finance practice.’
  • ‘Andrea Novarese and his team have excellent preparation skills and the ability to simplify complex issues.’
  • ‘Andrea Limongelli stands out for his high-level technical competence, maximum availability and proactivity.’
  • ‘Tiziana Germinario is an extremely-talented lawyer and her approach with clients and counterparties is the perfect balance of legal and commercial advice - calm, but assertive where needed.’
  • ‘Tiziana Germinario is professionally outstanding. Her competence in ESG finance is also absolutely remarkable.’
  • ‘Tiziana Germinario is a great group leader and an absolutely reliable and adequate point of contact for clients.’

Key clients

  • Alpitour
  • B Group
  • Diasorin
  • Exacta Group
  • Nextalia SGR
  • Orsero
  • SECO
  • Stilo Immobiliare Finanziaria
  • TIM
  • Zoppas Industries – IRCA
  • Italian Wine Brands
  • Oakley Capital Partners
  • RedTree Capital

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Marc-Alexandre Courtejoie
Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tiziana Germinario
Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrea Novarese, Marc-Alexandre Courtejoie, Andrea Limongelli

Other key lawyers

Carolina Caslini, Andrea Novarese, Tiziana Germinario, Francesco Pirisi