The ‘pro-active’ team at PedersoliGattai supports key players in the pharmaceutical, fintech, sports, food, and fashion industries. The firm routinely acts in major cross-border transactions, corporate reorganisations, and governance matters. The team is jointly led by Bruno Gattai, who advises PE funds and family businesses, as well as both listed and non-listed companies, Giovanni Pedersoli, who handles cross-border M&A deals, and Carlo Pedersoli, who manages extraordinary finance transactions. Damiano Battaglia focuses on industrial M&A, corporate finance, and commercial contracts. Also of note are Ascanio Cibrario and Carlo Pedersoli. Luca Saraceni left the firm in April 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Outstanding legal expertise combined with strong business acumen, providing advice that is both practical and strategic, always considering the big picture.’
- ‘The team’s strengths lie in their deep expertise, practical advice, and responsiveness. What makes the practice unique is the consistent involvement of senior lawyers, ensuring high-quality guidance that is also pragmatic and tailored to our business needs.’
- ‘The lawyers I work with differentiate themselves from competitors by being approachable, collaborative, and consistently engaged at a senior level. I particularly value their clarity of communication, practical problem-solving, and willingness to go beyond the immediate brief to anticipate future risks and opportunities.’
- ‘Andrea Gandini is a perfect deal closer.’
- ‘Effective and very professional.’
- ‘Flexible and responsive.’
Key clients
- Barilla GR Fratelli S.p.A.
- Eni S.p.A.
- CVC Capital Partners
- InvestIndustrial
- Crédit Agricole
- FSI
- Blackstone
- Global Infrastructure Partner
Work highlights
Assisted Eni S.p.A. with the sale of 20% of Eni Plenitude S.p.A. Società Benefit to an indirect Italian subsidiary of Ares Alternative Credit Management LLC.
Assisted Radicifin S.a.p.A. with the sale of 100% of Radici Partecipazioni S.p.A. to LSF12 Rigel Investments S.p.A., an indirect subsidiary of Lone Star Fund XII, L.P., one of the private equity funds organised and advised by Lone Star Global Acquisitions, Ltd.
Assisted Global Private Equity Fund L Catterton and the Della Valle Family with the entrance into several agreements, including with the minority shareholder Delphine, which govern the launch of a voluntary public tender offer for Tod’s shares with the ultimate aim of delisting the company.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Bruno Gattai; Giovanni Pedersoli; Carlo Montagna
Other key lawyers
Damiano Battaglia; Marta Sassella; Andrea Gandini; Ascanio Cibrario; Carlo Pedersoli; Federico Bal