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Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici

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Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici is consistently involved in telecoms, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and banking and finance sector-related transactions. Francesco Gatti‘s broad expertise encompasses corporate law and M&A; Carlo Pavesi is a renowned civil and commercial law specialist; Stefano Valerio is a corporate deal expert; Franco Barucci advises on acquisitions and disposals of shareholdings and businesses; and Andrea Giardino ’stands out’. Other key figures are Gianni Martoglia, Federico Cenzi Venezze, Federica Munno, Riccardo Salerno, Filippo Sola, and Vittorio Cavajoni. Maria Cristina Storchi is a 2024 recruit from White & Case (Europe) LLP, while Livia Cocca joined from Chiomenti in February 2025.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The commercial, corporate and M&A practice is highly recommended for its great expertise. The team of professionals is not only highly competent but also well-organised and approachable. Their exceptional negotiation skills, even with particularly challenging counterparts, and their legal acumen, which allows them to anticipate potentially critical issues, are particularly noteworthy.’

  • ‘Maria Cristina Storchi is an extraordinarily competent and dedicated lawyer, capable of handling the most complex situations and negotiating with counterparties in a firm but collaborative manner.’

  • ‘Maria Cristina Storchi - particularly noteworthy is the way she maintains the relationship with the client, agreeing step by step on the strategy and providing valuable advice and suggestions.’

  • ‘Maria Cristina Storchi consistently proves to be a true asset for the client, going far beyond mere technical evaluations, which are impeccable in any case.’

  • ‘Andrea Giardino stands out - he brilliantly coordinates his team, but is always on the front line in the most important and delicate phases of operations’.
  • ‘Franco Barucci is always available and ready to provide advice while looking for the best solution - ready to fight if necessary.’
  • ‘Riccardo Salerno is a distinguished partner who supports companies with experience, competence, and authority. Great availability and exceptional problem-solving skills, even in very complex negotiation situations.’

  • ‘A special mention to Federico Cenzi Venezze, whose combination of commitment, intelligence, tact and 360° legal expertise is hard to match.’

Key clients

  • Edizione
  • Italiana Petroli
  • Autostrade per l’Italia
  • Compagnie Financiere Richemont
  • Assicurazioni Generali
  • Banco BPM
  • Tim
  • Nextalia SGR
  • ENI
  • Edison
  • Intesa SanPaolo
  • Nexans
  • Iveco Group
  • Anima SGR
  • Redo SGR

Work highlights

  • Advised TIM on the sale to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co of TIM's fixed network assets.
  • Advised a family on the sale of a majority stake in Kiko Milano to L Catterton.
  • Advised French company Nexans on the acquisition of La Triveneta Cavi.

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Vittorio Cavajoni
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Federico Cenzi Venezze
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Livia Cocca
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Francesco Gatti, Carlo Pavesi

Other key lawyers

Stefano Valerio, Franco Barucci, Andrea Giardino, Gianni Martoglia, Federico Cenzi Venezze, Federica Munno, Riccardo Salerno, Filippo Sola, Vittorio Cavajoni, Maria Cristina Storchi, Amelie Gillet, Livia Cocca