Private equity

Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici

Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici acts for banks, mezzanine funds and management groups with leveraged and management buy-out and buy-in deals. It also advises on private equity-related investment management, financial institutions regulation, and tax. The team is co-led by private equity specialist Gianni Martoglia and M&A expert Andrea Giardino. The practice further includes highly-rated civil and commercial law practitioner Carlo Pavesi; M&A, capital markets and corporate law practitioner Franco Barucci; and Silvia Palazzetti, an adviser on corporate law in the private and public sectors. In January 2024, Filippo Sola was made partner.

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Testimonials

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‘The firm is flexible, and capable of handling both large transactions and smaller transactions where privately-owned companies require a different posture and more flexibility overall.’
‘The firm possesses both corporate law and tax expertise, which is helpful in private equity transactions.’
‘Ability to work with flexibility across different legal structures and instruments.’
‘The team is extremely competent - supports the client at each step of a private equity transaction, not only from a legal perspective but also from a commercial point of view.’
‘Great ability to understand clients’ needs and to negotiate.’
‘The team members provide excellent assistance, not only to the client itself but also to the other advisors involved in the transaction. They are excellent negotiators, who are always on time and available at any time of the day.’
‘Giuseppe Toia is a strong professional who is highly competent - always available to go the last mile, even in transactions that do not necessarily follow a well-planned path.’
‘Marco Malesci is the rising star of the team. He handles the process with perfection and has a deep knowledge of laws and the financial mechanics of a private equity deal. He also has a rare commercial approach to counterparties, which facilitates negotiations and the positive conclusion of the same.’

Key clients

Ambienta SGR
Azimut Libera Impresa
Bain Capital
Charme Capital Partners
Clessidra SGR
Europe Capital Partners VI SCA
NB Renaissance Partners
The Equity Club
Vam Investments

Work highlights

Advised the family on the sale of a majority stake (60%) in Kiko Milano to global fund LCatterton.
Advised Ambienta SGR on the acquisition of Frigoveneta Group from private sellers.
Advised NB Renaissance on an investment in Bending Spoons.

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