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Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici

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Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici has an enviable market reputation for buyouts, growth equity deals and growth company mandates. The group, which is notably active in the technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services sectors, is jointly led by private equity specialist Gianni Martoglia; and Andrea Giardino, who regularly acts on significant extraordinary corporate finance transactions. The ‘go-to’ team also features renowned civil and commercial law expert Carlo Pavesi, and Franco Barucci, who specialises in the acquisition and disposal of shareholdings and businesses. Former partner Gianpaolo Scandone departed the firm in June 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Clients really appreciate the ability of Studio Gatti to deliver innovative solutions, as well as its ability to meet deadlines (even under pressure).'
  • 'The resources allocated to projects are always appropriate.’
  • ‘Very strong team with significant experience and know-how in the field of M&A/corporate advice in various sectors (for example luxury and fashion).’

  • 'Laser focus on client service and commercial outcomes.'

  • 'They are the the go-to local law firm due to their extensive PE experience in general, and minority transactions in particular.'

  • 'Lawyers who can navigate difficult negotiations with professionalism and focus on what really matters to get a transaction over the line.'

  • ‘Giuseppe Toia is a very skilled legal advisor with significant expertise in this sector and a very quick mindset. The delivery is very fast, extremely precise, and complete with 7/7 h24 availability for the client.’

  • ‘Dario Prestamburgo and Franco Barucci really stand out as motivated and professional partners - always delivering accurate work.’

Key clients

  • Ambienta SGR
  • Armonia SGR
  • Azimut Libera Impresa
  • Bain Capital
  • B Group S.p.A.
  • Charme Capital Partners
  • Clessidra SGR
  • Eulero Capital
  • Europe Capital Partners VI SCA
  • Fondo Italiano d’investimento
  • NB Renaissance Partners
  • The Equity Club
  • Oakley Capital
  • Vam Investments S.p.A.
  • Green Arrow Infrastructure of the Future Fund

Work highlights

  • Advised Edizione on the public offer for Italian infrastructure group Atlantia.
  • Advised NB Renaissance on the acquisition of a majority stake in Neopharmed Gentili, an Italian pharmaceutical manufacturer, from private equity firm Ardian.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Carlo Pavesi

Hall of fameGatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici

Carlo Pavesi’s practice focuses on corporate law, domestic and cross-border merger and acquisitions, and private equity transactions. He has handled several of the largest Italian M&A deals of the recent years, and is considered as one of the leading lawyers for M&A transactions involving financial and banking institutions. Carlo Pavesi has represented Italian and international private equity funds in a wide range of M&A transactions. He advises on capital market transactions (including IPOs and equity offerings), and corporate governance matters. He is also active in high-profile corporate litigation and arbitration.

Leading individuals

Gianni Martoglia

Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici

Gianni Martoglia is a skilled practitioner in the fields of financial markets and mergers and acquisitions, and he is particularly specialized in private equity. Recently he has directed some of Gatti Pavesi Bianchi's most significant and complex M&A transactions, assisting various Italian and foreign corporations and financial institutions. He has also written several articles on corporate law and securities which have appeared in some of the most important Italian publications. Furthermore, he was the co-author of the book “Tecniche di Private Equity”.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gianni Martoglia, Andrea Giardino

Other key lawyers

Stefano Valerio, Barbara Napolitano, Silvia Palazzetti, Giuseppe Toia, Filippo Sola, Guidomaria Brambilla, Dario Prestamburgo