Giovanni Gazzaniga
Bird & BirdBird & Bird
Client SatisfactionThe corporate practice at Bird & Bird covers commercial and company law, M&A, private equity, venture capital, restructuring, joint ventures, and corporate governance. Alberto Salvadè heads the corporate department; Stefano Silvestri is an experienced corporate and commercial deal lawyer; and Edoardo Courir‘s practice includes extraordinary transactions. Giovanni Gazzaniga joined the team from A&O Shearman in October 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘What sets them apart is not just their expertise, but their remarkable ability to respond swiftly and think outside the box.’
‘In an era where technology has become a common asset for many legal offices, Bird & Bird stands out by leveraging creativity, a distinctly human trait that remains invaluable.’
‘First-rate corporate law expertise and deep commercial law experience and judgement.’
‘Perfect balance of partners and associates, with seamless dissemination of deal knowledge.’
‘Their innovative approach to problem-solving and deep understanding of the law allow them to provide solutions that are not only efficient but also uniquely tailored to each client's needs.’
‘Stefano Silvestri - unparalleled accessibility, judgement and resource management.’
‘Pierpaolo Mastromarini is always available and provides innovative solutions, anticipating market trends.’
‘Calogero Porrello is reliable, trustworthy, and incredibly smart.’
Key clients
- Amiral
- Anzu Partners
- Ardian Group
- Banca Nazionale del Lavoro
- Capital Dynamics
- CDP Venture Capital
- Colosseum Dental Group
- DOC Generici
- Eulero Capital
- Flex-N-Gate Corporation
- Honeywell International
- Kelso Pharma
- Met.Extra Group
- Rocket Software
- Salix
- Sammontana
- Skip Group
- Techstars Central
- Verisec International
- Yara Italia
Work highlights
- Assisted Sammontana in relation to a transaction consisting of an investment in Sammontana Group by Investindustiral Private Equity Fund and the simultaneous acquisition by Sammontana Group of Forno d’Asolo from BC Partners.
- Advising Honeywell International on the acquisition, via voluntary tender offer and subsequent take-private, of Civitanavi Systems.
- Assisting DOC Generici with an agreement for the acquisition of the rights for the manufacturing and marketing of Muscoril®, a medicine with a myorelaxant action.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
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Alberto Salvadè