Pedersoli Studio Legale and Gattai, Minoli, Partners merged in January 2024 to become PedersoliGattai – its investment funds offering remaining part of the firm’s financial institutions department. The group assists domestic and foreign clients with the authorisations for asset manager incorporations and the establishment of alternative investment funds. Experienced in assisting asset managers, investment funds and investors on transactions and on the regulatory side, Giovanni Bandera leads the financial institutions and tax departments; and Giovanni Giuliani (at ADVANT Nctm until April 2023) assists with private equity and real estate investment fund-related structuring and fundraising.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Very good knowledge of this area with a commercially-oriented approach.'
  • 'Always available and competent - good negotiation skills.'
  • 'Innovative, but with strong legal skills - the team is a reliable partner for complex transactions.'
  • 'Giovanni Giuliani is clever and always supportive - he speaks frankly and replies quickly. Helps clients reach their goals.'

Key clients

  • Anthilia Capital Partners SGR
  • Ver Capital SGR
  • EnVent Capital Market Limited
  • Endeka SGR S.p.A.
  • Clessidra Capital Credit SGR
  • Ardian France SA
  • Lendlease Group
  • Prelios SGR
  • Green Stone SICAF
  • Dea Capital RE SGR
  • Investire SGR
  • CDP Venture SGR
  • Kervis SGR
  • Colliers Global Investors Italy SGR
  • TeamSystem Capital at Work SGR
  • Hedge Invest SGR

Work highlights

  • Advised Anthilia Capital Partners SGR on the establishment of the Anthilia GAP alternative investment fund.
  • Advised Ver Capital SGR on the authorisation process for the management and establishment of a fund called Ver Capital ELTIF Italia.
  • Advised EnVent Capital Market Limited on the set-up of an Italian subsidiary, in the form of a Società di Intermediazione Mobiliare.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Giovanni Bandera, Giovanni Giuliani

Other key lawyers

Andrea Calvi