Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici fields a highly experienced corporate and M&A team, which is co-led at name-partner level by corporate law, financing and M&A deal specialist, Francesco Gatti, and civil and commercial law expert Carlo Pavesi. The group also showcases managing partner Stefano Valerio, who has longstanding expertise in corporate law transactions; Franco Barucci, a ‘master of strategy and negotiations’; and experienced M&A practitioner Andrea Giardino. Other names to note are private equity specialist Gianni Martoglia, Rome M&A and ECM head Barbara Napolitano and Vittorio Cavajoni. Alessandra Ghezzi left the firm in early 2024. Maria Cristina Storchi joined from White & Case (Europe) LLP in May 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Best M&A practice in Italy. Super focus with partners directly involved in deals, including direct drafting.’
‘Ability to structure the best team for each transaction promptly.’
‘Has several M&A teams that are among the top performers on the market, and able to conduct whole M&A processes while providing deep insight into the legal issues involved.’
‘Takes great care of clients’ targets, with the ability to understand industry peculiarities, coupled with a deep knowledge of the Italian private law system.’
‘In addition to the preparation and professionalism, the human relationships and attention dedicated to clients are the strengths of the team.’
‘Franco Barucci is a master of strategy and negotiations, with a surprising solution in his hands each time the complexity seems to take over.’
‘Federico Cenzi Venezze is a highly trained and skilled lawyer.’
Key clients
- Edizione S.r.l. (Benetton Family)
- Italiana Petroli S.p.A. (Ip)
- Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A.
- Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA
- Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A.
- Banco BPM S.p.A.
- Tim S.p.A.
- Nextalia SGR S.p.A.
- ENI S.p.A.
- Edison S.p.A.
- Intesa SanPaolo S.p.A.
- Italian Wine Brands S.p.A.
- Engineering Ingegneria Informatica SpA
- Coesia S.p.A.
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Francesco Gatti, Carlo Pavesi