In January 2024, Pedersoli Studio Legale and Gattai, Minoli, Partners merged to become PedersoliGattai, which acts across the whole deal spectrum. Bruno Gattai is a renowned private equity specialist; Stefano Catenacci acts for several investment funds and private companies; Gerardo Gabrielli regularly advises major international and domestic private equity funds; and Alessandro Marena has longstanding experience in domestic and international transactions. Other active practitioners are Ascanio Cibrario, Antonio Pedersoli, Sebastiano Cassani and Carlo Re, along with Carlo Pedersoli, Giovanni Pedersoli, Luca Saraceni, Federico Bal, Lorenzo Fabbrini, Carolina Gattai, and Maria Persichetti.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Clients really appreciate the speed and solid advice given. In addition to a deep knowledge of the subject and latest market standards, the team always finds the solution that best fits with the dossier, also through its provision of innovative approaches.’

  • ‘Preemptive and innovative approach through a tailor-made service. Always available, smart and effective.’

  • ‘Very professional and proactive approach to every deal. Technically sound and creative, and the lawyers are a reflection of the firm's profile.’

  • ‘Attention to detail - 360-degree competence, value for money, and accountability.’

  • ‘A preferred legal provider. In particular, the team led by Ascanio Cibrario and Luca Rossi Provesi is great and provides efficient and high-level assistance, with full availability of the partners and work team. Demonstrates great investment in technology and client relationship management, including diversity.’

  • ‘Giovanni Pedersoli is the star lawyer of the structure - everything about the way he practices is beyond compare. He is committed, very smart, sharp on negotiation tactics, deeply knowledgable on legal matters, and with a human approach that is unparalleled.’

  • ‘Edoardo Pedersoli is a great professional.’

  • ‘Andrea Faoro is an outstanding professional that clients can always rely on. He has experience, competence and ethical values that are also key factors during negotiation processes.’

Key clients

  • Aksia
  • Ambienta
  • Ardian
  • Bain Capital
  • Clessidra
  • Consilium SGR
  • CVC Capital Partners
  • DBAG
  • FSI SGR S.p.A.
  • Green Arrow Capital
  • Hope Sicaf
  • Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)
  • Investcorp
  • PM & Partners SGR
  • Sofinnova Partners
  • Tikehau
  • 21 Investimenti SGR SPA
  • FSI
  • Kedrion
  • PAI
  • Ambienta SGR
  • COPEBA
  • Bravo Capital Partners
  • Bregal Unternehmerkapital
  • Metrika Tech fund
  • Quadrivio
  • Alchemy Special Opportunities Fund

Work highlights

  • Assisted Intermediate Capital Group with the sale of DOC Generici to TPG.
  • Assisted Eni with a large cross-border matter regarding the acquisition of Novamont through Versalis.
  • Advised Ardian on the acquisition of a majority stake in Assist Digital S.p.A.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Bruno Gattai, Stefano Catenacci, Gerardo Gabrielli, Alessandro Marena

Other key lawyers

Ascanio Cibrario, Antonio Pedersoli, Sebastiano Cassani, Carlo Re, Carlo Pedersoli, Giovanni Pedersoli, Luca Saraceni, Federico Bal, Lorenzo Fabbrini, Carolina Gattai, Maria Persichetti, Carlo Montagna, Nicola Occhipinti, Marta Sassella, Luca Rossi Provesi, Andrea Faoro, Edoardo Pedersoli