Turin-based firm PedersoliGattai has a strong offering in corporate and M&A, capital markets, insolvency, and restructuring matters. Eugenio Barcellona stands out for his expertise in handling complex litigation and corporate restructuring issues, often for financial and industrial sector clients. Andrea Gandini focuses on securities work, regulatory issues, and corporate governance work, and Alessandra Giovetti advises on insolvency proceedings, corporate crisis matters, and reorganisations. Marcello Magro and Carlo Re are well versed in advising on debt capital markets transactions, and Mario Napoli is noted for his corporate and commercial law expertise.

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Testimonials

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  • 'I have worked regularly with PedersoliGattai since 2014, and I am always thrilled to work with them, as they deliver excellent results in a timely manner. They are truly passionate about their work and are always enthusiastic. It is always a pleasure to discuss with them.'
  • 'Carlo Re is a dealmaker, always on top of every project and problem. He is able to suggest the correct strategy in every situation.'
  • 'Excellent capital markets team, especially in M&A.'

  • 'Marcello Magro is very forward-looking and, thanks to his experience, is able to anticipate the demands or needs of regulators, investors or third parties. Very precise and high-quality work. Highly responsive and proactive.'

  • 'The team is able to handle very difficult situations and respond promptly and professionally to clients' requests. The cooperation within the company and with other legal teams, including with lawyers from other countries, is excellent.'
  • 'Andrea Gandini and his team know the clients well and are able to give very useful advice on how to protect the clients' legal rights. In the areas of corporate governance, he is able to solve very complicated problems for the clients.'
  • 'PedersoliGattai stands out for the competence and preparation of its professionals, as well as its ability to offer constant and timely assistance to clients. The firm's professionals possess great competence and experience, being able to support the client at every stage of the case, in the different areas of law. The firm's professionals have an efficient organisation, which allows for constant assistance to the client.'

Key clients

  • EXOR
  • Ariston Holding
  • Juventus Football Club
  • Campari Group
  • Lagfin
  • GEDI Gruppo Editoriale
  • Sparkasse
  • Bregal Unternehmerkapital
  • Scarpe & Scarpe
  • Rimorchiatori Mediterranei
  • FSI
  • F2i SGR
  • Affidea Group
  • Marenco Group
  • Idreg Piemonte
  • Made in Italy Fund
  • WIIT

Work highlights

  • Advised EXOR on Covea’s acquisition of PartnerRe Ltd, Bermuda from EXOR.
  • Assisted footwear company Scarpe & Scarpe with a restructuring matter.
  • Advising Ariston Holding N.V. on the agreement with Centrotec SE for the acquisition of a 100% stake in Centrotec Climate Systems GmbH, together with its group of subsidiaries.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eugenio Barcellona, Andrea Gandini, Alessandra Giovetti, Marcello Magro, Mario Napoli, Carlo Re