Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici consistently acts on major Italian takeover bids, IPOs, listings and securities placement transactions. Experienced sector expert Anton Carlo Frau heads up the department, which includes Rossella Pappagallo, who brings over 20 years to securities transactions and regulatory matters; SPAC sector specialist Stefano Valerio; Barbara Napolitano, who leads the Rome M&A and ECM practices; and Vanessa Sobrero, an adviser on capital increases. Growth during 2023 included the April promotion of Carlotta Corba Colombo and Maximiliano Papini to junior partner and counsel, respectively, and the July hire of Federica Munno as partner from BonelliErede.
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‘Attention to detail and depth of analysis.'
‘The team involved is ready to take care of any issue that may arise.'
‘Problem-solving attitude, hard workers who are very prepared.’
‘Superb professionals. The firm stands out for its very high-level technical skills, combined with a clear and direct vision of legal practice at the service of large business-oriented companies.'
'Stands out for the availability of its partners and collaborators.’
‘Rossella Pappagallo is equipped with very high-level technical skills, and a great ability to understand clients' needs.'
'Vanessa Sobrero stands out for her resourcefulness, attention to the technical sides of legal processes, empathy and availability’.
'Carlotta Corba Colombo provides great availability and competence.’
Key clients
- Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A.
- Banco Desio e della Brianza S.p.A.
- Edizione S.p.A. (Benetton Family)
- ENI S.p.A.
- Illimity S.p.A.
- Intermonte Partners SIM
- Tim S.p.A.
- Industrial Stars of Italy 4
- Magis S.p.A.
- Revo Insurance S.p.A.
- Digital Value
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Anton Carlo Frau, Rossella Pappagallo, Stefano Valerio