In addition to its asset protection, private equity fund investment, charity financing and real estate expertise, Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici houses experts in trusts and transfer pricing. Paolo Ludovici and Loredana Conidi ‘provide effective and efficient solutions’; Pietro Piccone Ferrarotti assists with tax audits, pre-litigation, judicial settlements and defence-side work; and Michele Aprile specialises in corporate and group taxation, as well as the taxation of individuals, real estate, and financial instruments and transactions. The practice further showcases Andrea Iannaccone, Pietro Bricchetto, Domenico Rettura, Michele Bissoli, Daniel Canola and Roger Demoro.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are truly international and a perfect hub for people who need legal administrative support in Italy. Super availability.’

  • ‘A highly efficient law firm with deep knowledge of every aspect of tax law. They combine the delivery of top-tier professional services with competitive market prices.’

  • ‘Strong 360° knowledge of tax regulations and the ability to connect the different risks and benefits. Strong ability to provide practical solutions without neglecting any negotiation aspects when third parties are involved.’

  • ‘Excellent ability to manage internationally-connected teams. Continuous updating and strengthening through the hiring of specific resources.’

  • ‘Paolo Ludovici and Loredana Conidi - the ability to provide effective and efficient solutions in a timely manner, taking into account regulatory contexts, the parties involved and negotiation aspects.’

  • ‘Paolo Ludovici and Pietro Bricchetto are highly appreciated for their ability to understand business and the specific needs of clients, thanks to their proven competence and creation of synergies across the various expertise areas of the firm.’
  • ‘Pietro Brichetto is very knowledgeable, responsive and proactive, and has a great understanding of clients’ business. Furthermore, he is great for his VAT knowledge, as well as his ability to satisfy clients' needs.’
  • ‘Michele Aprile is an exceptionally-efficient professional, who is fully committed to client management and the fulfilment of clients’ needs. In addition to possessing extensive knowledge of tax law, he is also approachable and adept at managing highly complex transactions.’

Key clients

  • ABB
  • Banco BPM
  • Coesia
  • Deutsche Beteiligungs
  • Edizione
  • Eni
  • Intesa SanPaolo
  • Luxottica
  • Nextalia
  • Pensinsula Capital
  • Prysmian
  • TIM
  • Reale Mutua

Work highlights

  • Assisted TIM with the tax structuring of the sale to KKR of TIM's fixed network assets.
  • Assisted Redo SGR with the tax structuring for the acquisition of a majority stake in Euromilano.
  • Advised Nextalia SGR on the launch of Nextalia Credit Opportunities, an alternative investment fund that is reserved for professional investors.

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Practice head

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Paolo Ludovici

Other key lawyers

Loredana Conidi, Pietro Piccone Ferrarotti, Michele Aprile, Andrea Iannaccone, Pietro Bricchetto, Domenico Rettura, Michele Bissoli, Daniel Canola, Roger Demoro