Gattai, Minoli, Partners > Milan, Italy > Firm Profile

Gattai, Minoli, Partners
Via Principe Amedeo 5
Milan 20121
Italy

Italy > Private equity Tier 1

Gattai, Minoli, Partners is geared to handle the corporate, finance and tax components of private equity deals, acting on everything from venture capital transactions through to mid-size and big-ticket mandates. The practice is home to Bruno Gattai, who is considered an authority in the space, and Stefano Catenacci, who hones his focus on small- and mid-cap transactions, domestic and cross-border alike; the duo co-lead the team alongside Gerardo Gabrielli, who is a key port of call for several major international private equity firms. Federico Bal is forging a leading reputation among funds, family-owned businesses and portfolio companies.

Practice head(s):

Bruno Gattai; Stefano Catenacci; Gerardo Gabrielli

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

CVC Capital Partners

Bain Capital

Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)

Investcorp

Clessidra

Tikehau

Ambienta

Green Arrow Capital

FSI SGR S.p.A.

21 Investimenti SGR SPA

Ardian

PM & Partners SGR

Aksia

DBAG

Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 2

Gattai, Minoli, Partners‘ banking and finance practice advises financial sponsors and corporations on lending and financing transactions (both at domestic and cross-border levels). Gaetano Carrello‘s workload includes finance and restructuring matters, meanwhile Lorenzo Vernetti assists with banking and debt restructuring work, along with, acquisition, leveraged, investment grade and real estate finance. Emanuela Campari Bernacchi is structured finance head, while Valentina Lattanzi advises on NPLs, fintech and inventory financings. In late 2021, former Ashurst counsel Gian Luca Coggiola and Shearman & Sterling LLP associate Gaetano Petroni, joined as partner and counsel, respectively.

Practice head(s):

Gaetano Carrello; Lorenzo Vernetti

Testimonials

‘Great team and very user friendly.’

‘Lorenzo Vernetti is excellent.’

Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 2

Gattai, Minoli, Partners‘ banking and finance practice acts for banks and financial institutions on both domestic and cross-border financings. The group is jointly headed by Gaetano Carrello, a finance, restructuring and debt capital markets specialist, and Lorenzo Vernetti, who focuses on banking, acquisition and leveraged finance deals. Other key practitioners include structured finance head Emanuela Campari Bernacchi, Valentina Lattanzi, an expert in NPLs transactions, fintech and inventory financing, the ‘greatly appreciatedGian Luca Coggiola and experienced counsel Gaetano Petroni.

Practice head(s):

Gaetano Carrello; Lorenzo Vernetti

Testimonials

‘Strong communicators, collaborative people, good listeners, and problem-solving skills.’

‘The Gattai team has deep knowledge of legal matters.’

‘The team has very wide and deep knowledge, both at senior and junior levels.’

‘Gian Luca Coggiola is greatly appreciated for his remarkable background in leverage finance transactions, together with his efficiency, ability to listen. and problem-solving skills.’

‘Gian Luca Coggiola – attention to detail and ability to get things done notwithstanding very challenging deadlines.’

Italy > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory Tier 3

Ensuring appropriate, efficient and timely solutions‘, Gattai, Minoli, Partners‘ financial regulations practice assists banks, investment firms, and asset management, insurance and fintech companies on regulatory matters. It also acts for undertakings for collective investment, payment institutions, electronic money institutions, credit brokers, and other financial intermediaries. Financial regulations department head, Andrea Calvi, has longstanding regulatory expertise, while senior associate Stefano Giavari advises on investment services, investment fund schemes and securities offerings.

Practice head(s):

Andrea Calvi

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

An excellent department with high levels of professionalism, expertise and client focus.

The professional competence of the bank regulatory team is superior to those of other law firms, thus ensuring appropriate, efficient and timely solutions.

Great for its people, availability, collaboration, and commitment to clients’ requirements.

Leverages its broad understanding of financial and technology regulatory issues to help a fintech companies, navigating the increasingly complicated fintech regulatory landscape in Italy.

Andrea Calvi offers an outstanding service, making it extremely easy for clients to follow his advice – he also provides very timely services.

Andrea Calvi produces solid results.

Andrea Calvi is attentive, has commercial acumen, and is able to provide advice and solutions that are commercially viable.

Andrea Calvi is a pragmatic lawyer with a strong background in Italian and European financial regulations. His advice always has practical implications that effectively help clients.

Key clients

Banca Generali

Alipay.com

Euroclear Bank

Banco BPM

Klarna Bank

Italia NFT

Itelyum Regeneration

Fondazione Social Venture Giordano Dell’Amore

Kyip Capital SGR

Davis & Morgan

Work highlights

  • Advised Banca Generali on implementing services that allow customers to purchase crypto assets through a home banking service.
  • Advised Klarna Bank on both Italian and EU legislation, in relation to consumer credit, banking transparency and lending activities.
  • Advised Italia NFT on the compliance aspects of a digital platform.

Italy > Capital markets: Debt Tier 3

The broad scope of Gattai, Minoli, Partners‘ multidisciplinary DCM practice covers the issuance of plain vanilla products, along with complex multi-jurisdictional transaction structuring. The principal advisers are Gaetano Carrello, who has a substantial high-yield practice, and trade receivables securitisation specialist Emanuela Campari Bernacchi, who is ‘a first-class international lawyer‘. Valentina Lattanzi also advises on securitisation transactions.

Practice head(s):

Gaetano Carrello; Emanuela Bernacchi Campari

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

Flexible and open minded.

The team is very much focused on client delivery, managing complex matters very well.

Wide industry knowledge and very good at engagement.

Emanuela Campari Bernacchi is one of the finest finance lawyers in Italy and always delivers great work. Clients have no hesitation in going to her for advice.

Emanuela Campari Bernacchi understands Anglo-Saxon client sensitivities and is a first-class international lawyer.

Emanuela Campari Bernacchi is very reasonable and approachable.

Key clients

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Gaetano Carrello

Banco BPM

Fedrigoni Group (portfolio company of Bain Capital)

Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

At Gattai, Minoli, Partners, the corporate and M&A department is led by managing partner Bruno Gattai, who is widely considered one of the market’s key names for private equity-related deals; he is supported by Luca Minoli, who is noted for his prowess in deals concerning the manufacturing, engineering, energy and construction sectors. Federico Bal acts for both domestic and overseas companies in respect of multi-jurisdictional deals, and Damiano Battaglia is a promising counsel with knowledge of both transactional and commercial contract affairs. The group is also well-versed in corporate governance, concerning both listed and unlisted companies, and also handles joint venture agreements.

Practice head(s):

Bruno Gattai

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Very responsive in the overseas counsel role on an M&A deal.’

‘Gerardo Gabrielli – Very good availability and involvement.’

‘Collaboration and professionality.’

Key clients

ENI

Bain Capital

Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)

illycaffè

Italmobiliare

Tikehau

Clessidra Private Equity

Investcorp

Blackstone

FSI SGR

Barilla

Iren

Iliad

Aptos

Italy > EU and competition law Tier 3

In addition to its notable energy and oil and gas sector expertise, the antitrust and consumer protection team at Gattai, Minoli, Partners has substantial experience in high-stakes merger and behavioural antitrust cases in the finance, telecoms, consumer goods, transportation and infrastructure sectors. Heading the group, Silvia D’Alberti is ‘an excellent competition law specialist‘, and ‘very smart‘ counsel Fabiana Campopiano advises on contentious and non-contentious EU and national competition law.

Practice head(s):

Silvia D’Alberti

Other key lawyers:

Fabiana Campopiano; Massimiliano Pizzonia

Testimonials

Great ability to simplify complex topics and very speedy to react – great knowledge of client matters.

The EU and competition law team is very well prepared and reliable.’

‘Very clear in its explanation of complex topics.’

‘Silvia D’Alberti is an excellent competition law specialist, and she is able to adapt to clients’ company culture and behaviour, in order to provide the best advice quickly. She is also excellent at establishing good personal relationships.’

‘Fabiana Campopiano has an exceptional ability to understand the specific aspects of several areas.’

‘All of them are extremely efficient, but Fabiana Campopiano is always willing to go the extra mile to achieve top results for the client. Billing is also very fair.’

‘Fabiana Campopiano is very smart and talented – always available, even on weekends.’

‘The lawyer that is appreciated for her preparation, support and reliability is Fabiana Campopiano.’

Key clients

U-Earth Biotech

Sky

Eni

Bancomat

Intermediate Capital Group

Investcorp

LeasePlan

Toyota Motor Corporation

Autostrade per l’Italia

Siemens Mobility

Iren Ambiente

Allsystem

Butangas

Nexi

Ariix

Newage

Becton Dickinson

Netflix

Snam

Breitling

Teamsystem

Accenture

Assutel

Gorillas

BFF Bank

7Pixel

Teamsystem

Snam

Hilti Italia

Work highlights

  • Acted for Toyota in litigation before the Council of State, which concerned the judicial review of an Administrative Court of First Instance judgment that annulled the Italian Competition Authority’s decision on an investigation commenced against captive banks and related automotive groups.
  • Representing Eni in an appeal before the Council of State of an Administrative Court of First Instance judgment, which confirmed an Italian Competition Authority decision ordering Eni to pay a fine for unfair advertising.
  • Represented Allsystem in an appeal before the Council of State of a judgment of the Administrative Regional Court of Lazio.

Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 3

Gattai, Minoli, Partners‘ ‘very strong team‘ combines expertise in M&A, corporate law, leases and commercial contracts with specialisms in regulatory issues, funds, town planning, and administrative and environmental law. The practice also assists with tax, investment structuring, finance and litigation. The co-heads are administrative law specialist Gianluca Gariboldi and the ‘extremely impressiveAndrea Francesco Castelli. Gaetano Carrello also provides partner-level support, while counsel Federica Baccigalupi advises on real estate M&A.

Practice head(s):

Gianluca Gariboldi; Andrea Francesco Castelli

Testimonials

‘Gattai is a very strong firm that works on very complex deals, and is able to tackle structuring issues in an incredibly easy manner.

‘Outstanding level of service provided, and great ability to work under pressure and deliver products in an efficient manner.’

‘A very strong team – on real estate matters, clients are left feeling extremely happy with the work.’

‘Attention to detail, practical approach, solid knowledge, good commercial approach, and an excellent attitude and availability.’

‘Andrea Francesco Castelli is super-helpful in negotiations, during which he often comes up with innovative and creative solutions while tackling problems and solving issues.’

‘Andrea Francesco Castelli has a very commercial approach, and is able to create consensus around the table which helps during tough negotiations.

‘Andrea Francesco Castelli is extremely responsive and always available, which makes him very reliable in clients’ times of need. He is extremely knowledgeable, but also very practical in his approach – extremely impressive!’

‘Gianluca Gariboldi is an exceptional lawyer, since he is able to bring to the table exceptional and extremely valuable town planning and real estate expertise.’

Key clients

Smb Milan Holdings

Antirion SGR

Blackstone

BC Partners European Real Estate I

Cassa Depositi e Prestiti – Investimenti SGR

DoveVivo

Intesa San Paolo

Kervis sgr

Global Logistic Properties – GLP

Crédit Agricole Italia

Clessidra Private Equity

Kryalos

Prelios SGR

Work highlights

  • Advised Blackstone on the €1.2bn acquisition of Reale Compagnia Italiana, which holds a mixed-use portfolio in Milan and Turin.
  • Advised GLP on a large logistics deal (with Blackstone and Kryalos as sellers).
  • Advised BC Partners and Kervis on the planning aspects of acquisitions in Milan.

Italy > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3

The ’receptive’ Gattai, Minoli, Partners team assists creditors and debtors on financial pre-insolvency and insolvency restructurings. Gaetano Carrello specialises in representing Italian and international banks on debt restructurings, while fellow practice co-head, Sergio Fulco, aids distressed companies and banks in bankruptcy. Elena Calzavara is also noted as key.

Practice head(s):

Gaetano Carrello; Sergio Fulco

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘We engaged the firm to assist in relation to a new insolvency procedure, something that had not been tested and for which there was not precedent in Italy. This obviously make it very difficult for any law form to provide advice to any client. Despite that the firm was able to guide us through the new procedure and its implications and provided us with commercial solutions to solve our problem.’

‘Both Gaetano Carrello and Elena Calzavara responded promptly to our requests for advice. They both were frank and open about the obstacles we had in the face of a new procedure that didn’t have a precedent in Italian law. The advice we received was comprehensive and options were provided in relation to the course of action that needed following to enforce our rights. I would be very happy to contact Gaetano and Elena again in the future.’

Key clients

Unicredit

Cerberus

Intesa San Paolo

Goldman Sachs

Oaktree Opportunities Fund

Banca MPS

Fintyre

Carlyle Opportunities Fund

AMCO

Banco BPM

ILVA

CMI S.p.A.

Work highlights

    Italy > Capital markets: Equity Tier 4

    Acting for Italian and international issuers and underwriters, Gattai, Minoli, Partners advises on IPOs, listings, rights issues, and SPAC formations and business combinations. It also assists with tender offers, and public-to-private transactions. Practice head Nicola Brunetti has a broad ECM practice, while recently promoted Marco Ventoruzzo provides additional partner-level support.

    Practice head(s):

    Nicola Brunetti

    Other key lawyers:

    Marco Ventoruzzo; Duccio Regoli; Edoardo Brillante; Valeria Salamina

    Testimonials

    The Gattai team comprises excellent professionals, both in terms of technical competencies and the ability to focus on the heart of the problem, avoiding losing time and unnecessary discussions.

    Always available and helpful, and has an extremely practical approach that is absolutely appreciated by clients.

    Nicola Brunetti, thanks to his abilities, competencies and approach, is able to handle very delicate legal issues.

    Nicola Brunetti is particularly appreciated for his clear and practical approach when dealing with very difficult matters that are always successfully managed.

    Key clients

    SISAL

    First Capital

    ENI

    TMP Group

    F4P

    CIR – Compagnie Industriali Riunite

    Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 4

    Gattai, Minoli, Partners’ dispute and litigation department focuses on corporate, financial, civil and commercial litigation, as well as arbitration. The group is headed by a trio consisting of Luca Minoli, Sergio Fulco and Filippo Rossi , combining litigation and arbitration expertise in a myriad of industries. Owing to a close cooperation with the firm’s IP/IT, energy and infrastructure, labour and antitrust specialists, the team attracts a diverse client base.

    Practice head(s):

    Luca Minoli; Sergio Fulco; Filippo Rossi

    Testimonials

    ‘Presence, availability, technical competence, dedication to the cause.’

    Key clients

    Ilva S.p.A. in Amministrazione Straordinaria

    Siram S.p.A.

    Siemens S.p.A.

    Work highlights

    • Assisting Ilva S.p.A. in Extraordinary Administration, as well as its controlled companies Partecipazioni Industriali S.p.A. in Extraordinary Administration and Ilvaform S.p.A. in Extraordinary Administration, in several judicial proceedings arising from orders of rejections of claims of admission to the statement of liabilities of the procedures of Ilva and its controlled companies.
    • Assisting Siram S.p.A., the Italian subsidiary of the French multinational company Veolia active in the energy and multi-technology services sector, in a proceeding pending before the Court of Appeal of Milan.
    • Assisting U-Earth Biotech Limited (“U-Earth”) in a complex and interdisciplinary dispute, involving civil, criminal, administrative, IP and antitrust litigation, concerning the face masks produced and traded under the trademark U-MASK.

    Italy > Employment Tier 4

    Gattai, Minoli, Partners employment department’s expertise spans a wide range of industry sectors from banking to energy, retail, pharma, fashion, food and beverages, to the automotive industry. Lorenzo Cairo heads up the group providing legal assistance to its diverse client base on restructuring mandates, including collective dismissals, collective transfers, poor performer management, termination of top managers, disciplinary procedures, transfer of undertakings and labour relations. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the team has developed a sub-practice specialising in health and safety and data protection.

    Practice head(s):

    Lorenzo Cairo

    Other key lawyers:

    Umberto Villa; Federica Ferretti; Francesco D’Avanzo

    Testimonials

    ‘We are very happy with Umberto Villa’s support in very different topics regarding labour law. He has always been able to support us giving deep legal advice and pragmatical insights, showing a very clear understanding and deep experience in actual corporate issues and situations.’

    ‘Lorenzo Cairo and Umberto Villa are very professional and always available. Their support has been important for our company.’

    ‘Lorenzo Cairo and his team are excellent. They are our go-to firm for projects needing advice in Italy. They are responsive and provide their advice in a very commercial way which stands them out from other firms and makes it very easy to work with them and our clients.’

    ‘Lorenzo Cairo always provides great partner level support and is able to cut to the key issues very quickly. Federica Ferretti is also excellent with clients.’

    ‘We work with several lawyers within the team and they really play as a solid, unique team. Strong expertise and ability to create a real partnership with their customer.’

    ‘Ability to answer in almost real time. Never late. Both partners and more junior lawyers have excellent expertise. We feel extremely cat ease in working with individuals of the Gattai, Minoli and Partners team members.’

    ‘The Gattai labour law team is one of the best teams I have ever worked with. Witty in understanding the business, careful in the analysis and response times by understanding the needs of the business, able to offer alternative solutions and find solutions compatible with the complex business, proactive in moments of change capable of anticipating possible problems. Truly an exceptional team’

    ‘Lorenzo Cairo and Federica Ferretti are truly outstanding partners. Quick in response times, keen in case analysis, immediately able to grasp business problems and find a solution that can be compatible with the various constraints able to interact internationally, explaining the needs of the country and the constraints present. Truly exceptional.’

    Work highlights

    • Assisted Sofinnova Partners with employment aspects in the acquisition of the majority of Nanophoria.
    • Advised IQVIA Group in the negotiation of the company-based collective agreements with the trade unions respectively of the tertiary and chemical sector in order to implement the so called “smart working” program.
    • Advised Cerved Credit Management in the tender procedure which awarded the operating platform of REV Gestione Crediti which was incorporated in 2015 by the Bank of Italy to allocate the exposures of four Italian banks under resolution (Popolare Etruria, Banca Marche, Cassa di Chieti and CariFerrara) to Cerved.

    Italy > Intellectual property Tier 4

    The Gattai, Minoli, Partners IP department’s expertise lies in technology law applied to medical devices and financial services. The ‘outstandingLicia Garotti specialises in cross-border transactions and litigation involving patents and trade marks. The firm also has extensive knowledge of assessing IP rights related to tech driven projects in M&A transactions.

    Practice head(s):

    Licia Garotti

    Other key lawyers:

    Marco Galli; Vittoria Omarchi; Sara Maria Guglielmo; Costanza Sandrucci; Rossana Cereda; Leone Cei

    Testimonials

    ‘The team brings international experience, excellent communication skills and a clear service attitude to the table.’

    ‘Licia Garotti is my go-to patent litigator for Italy. Always excellent to work with.’

    ‘Licia Garotti and Stefano Ferrero are great.’

    ‘Intellectual property practice provides tailor made services, and with a proactive approach, gives legal advice to improve the value of your business properly protecting IP. Very responsive to client’s requests.’

    ‘The partner of the practice, Licia Garotti is an outstanding lawyer, well-prepared and responsive to clients’ needs.’

    Key clients

    Fremantle Media Group Ltd.

    ABI Associazione Bancaria Italiana

    ABI Lab Centre of Research and Innovation for Banks

    ItaliaNFT S.r.l.

    Cariplo Factory

    Clessidra Private Equity SGR

    Bancomat S.p.A.

    Banca Generali S.p.A.

    Patrick Tuttofuoco

    General Medical Merate S.p.A.

    I.M.S. Giotto S.p.A.

    Skin First S.r.l.

    Reevo S.p.A.

    Amebe S.n.c

    Global Thinking Foundation

    Roberto Cavalli S.p.A.

    Verisure Italy S.r.l.

    Virgin Active S.p.A.

    IO.T Solutions S.p.A.

    IQVIA Solutions Italy S.r.l.

    SIFI S.p.a.

    TMP Group IT S.r.l.

    U-Earth Biotech Ltd

    TeamSystem S.p.A.

    Boschetti Alimentare S.p.A.

    Work highlights

    • Assisted Italia NFT in the development of a disruptive business model relating to the minting and sale of NFTs incorporating works of art, through the analysis of legal issues related to regulatory profiles and European and national legislation on data protection, consumer law and new technologies.
    • Assisted Bancomat, owner of the Bancomat and PagoBancomat circuits and of the innovative BancomatPay service, in the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and in the negotiation of subsequent agreements with SIA – now NEXI (“MoU”).
    • Assisted Fremantle Media Group Ltd, a company active in television production and distribution, in intellectual property related matters emerged in the context of the acquisition of a majority stake in the share capital of Lux Vide.

    Italy > Tax Tier 4

    Gattai, Minoli, Partners regularly advises on the tax aspects of cross-border acquisitions (both on the sponsor and lender side). The department is co-led by Cristiano Garbarini, whose practice includes M&A tax structuring and LBO transactions, and Domenico Ponticelli, a 2022 recruit from Di Tanno Associati. Alban Zaimaj is an experienced counsel.

    Practice head(s):

    Cristiano Garbarini; Domenico Ponticelli

    Other key lawyers:

    Alban Zaimaj; Valentina Buzzi

    Testimonials

    Great lateral thinking in relation to multiple potential scenarios.

    Strong sponsor focus, great market knowledge, and sharp and savvy – a really great tax team.

    Experienced, rigorous, knowledgeable and aware of market dynamics, while being very responsive and user friendly.

    Key clients

    Rivean Capital Partners

    DBAG

    PAI Partners

    Kyma

    Stirling Square Capital Partners

    Tikehau Capital

    Investcorp

    Goldman Sachs

    GLP

    Intermediate Capital Group

    DOC Generici

    Bluegem Capital Partners

    BFF BANK

    Intesa SanPaolo

    Radisson Group

    Alpha Private Equity

    DigitalBridge

    Alchemy Capital Partners

    Cerved Group

    GLP

    Angelo Gordon

    TeamSystem

    RCS Mediagroup

    Work highlights

    • Advised funds managed by Rivean Capital on the indirect acquisition of the companies that control TAS Group.
    • Advised Investcorp on the sale of Dainese to Carlyle.
    • Advised Intermediate Capital Group on the sale of DOC Generici to TPG Capital.

    Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 5

    Gattai, Minoli, Partners‘ multidisciplinary energy and infrastructure team is experienced in negotiating concession agreements and project contracts, including land agreements, and EPC and O&M contracts. It also assists with corporate reorganisations, M&A, and project development and finance transactions. The team is co-led by experienced partners Carla Mambretti and Nicola Gaglione.

    Practice head(s):

    Carla Mambretti; Nicola Gaglione

    Testimonials

    ‘Gattai Minoli & Partners is a medium-sized firm with the extraordinary ability to provide its clients with the assistance of a large firm.

    The team is very well balanced between experienced and young people, always ensuring that complete answers are given.’

    The team is very prepared in terms of key skills, and at the same time flexible in responding to clients’ needs.

    Great ability to work as a single team with the client and willingness to deal with issues other than those initially defined within the scope of work.

    Excellent respect for the timescales within which to complete the required work.

    ‘Excellent negotiators and excellent transaction management. The team can complete complex deals in record time.

    ‘Carla Mambretti has incredible work abilities, and she knows the industry, players and main legal advisers in depth. Thanks to that, communications are very quick (both between advisers and clients, and between parties).’

    ‘Carla Mambretti and Nicola Gaglione stand out for their superior deal management and technical skills. Highly respected on the market.’

    Key clients

    T O Delta

    Sofimar

    Sarim

    Atlantica Sustainable Infrastucture

    Omnisyst

    Intesa Sanpaolo

    Banco BPM

    BPER Banca

    Unicredit

    Cassa Depositi e Prestiti

    Nidec ASI

    EP Produzione

    The firm: Gattai, Minoli, Partners was founded in 2012 when a group of long-time partners at a leading international law firm decided to launch their own independent legal house after many years. Based in Milan since its foundation in 2012, Gattai, Minoli, Partners has been one of the most successful firms in the Italian market, fast establishing itself among the leading independent law firms operating in the nation.

    The firm is composed of more than 180 professionals, including 33partners and six of counsels, most of them coming from the Italian offices of leading international firms. Consolidated experience and a high level of professionalism allows the firm to provide clients with high level assistance both in general and transactional corporate, commercial and financial matters, as well as in litigation proceedings before courts and in arbitrations.

    Gattai, Minoli, Partners assists its Italian and foreign clients with a service tailored to their needs, with the highest standards of quality and efficiency through a flexible and focused team. The firm shares its clients’ objectives and assists them in their achievement in a pragmatic, efficient and professional manner.

    One of the firm’s strengths is the international experience of its professionals, who are well accustomed to working with foreign clients and law firms. Many of the professionals at Gattai, Minoli, Partners have received awards for their activity and are listed among the best Italian lawyers in their respective areas of expertise.

    Areas of practice: A multidisciplinary firm, Gattai, Minoli, Partners is able to provide its clients with comprehensive assistance across a wide spectrum of various legal practices at both national and international level.

    Gattai, Minoli, Partners has extensive experience in all transactional matters and assists major financial institutions and corporations primarily in M&A, private equity, restructuring, financing and capital markets operations. Over the years, the firm has further widened the range of practice areas, thus establishing the employment law, intellectual property and IT, antitrust and competition law, tax, and structured finance departments.

    The firm’s multidisciplinary approach plays a key role in the positive definition of any single deals, due to the various interests of all stakeholders of a company. The partners’ experience and their solid relationship with major foreign players enables the firm to easily represent clients in crossborder transactions as well as through the collaboration with renowned foreign professionals.

    The firm also assists in any aspect of corporate and commercial law and is able to advise on complex and innovative business structures, as well as on corporate governance matters and on clients’ day· to·day activities.

    Gattai, Minoli, Partners provides litigation and pre·litigation assistance in both in and out of court disputes. The litigation department often collaborates with colleagues from other divisions, providing opinions on potential issues that may eventually arise- a value added for the clients and their businesses.

    Recommended by the most important legal directories, the firm boasts a significant track record across all practices, assisting private and public companies, as well as investment funds in the most complex transactions and disputes across various industries: from information technology to fashion, from consumer goods to manufacturing, from logistics and transports to energy.

    DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
    Corporate and M&A Bruno Gattai
    Corporate and M&A Luca Minoli
    Banking and finance Gaetano Carrello
    Capital markets Nicola Brunetti (equity)
    Capital markets Gaetano Carrello (debt)
    Capital markets Emanuela Campari (structured finance)
    Restructuring and insolvency Gaetano Carrello
    Private equity Bruno Gattai
    Private equity Stefano Catenacci
    Intellectual property Licia Garotti
    Antitrust and competition Silvia D'Alberti
    Tax Cristiano Garbarini
    Dispute resolution Luca Minoli
    Dispute resolution Sergio Fulco
    Employment Lorenzo Cairo
    Bankruptcy Sergio Fulco
    Real Estate Andrea Francesco Castelli
    Financial Regulations Andrea Calvi
    Energy and Infrastructure Carla Mambretti
    Real Estate Gianluca Gariboldi
    PhotoNamePositionProfile
    Federico Bal photo Federico BalPartner
    Nicola Brunetti photo Nicola BrunettiPartner
    Lorenzo Cairo photo Lorenzo CairoPartner, Head of Employment department
    Andrea Calvi photo Andrea CalviPartner
    Emanuela Campari Bernacchi photo Emanuela Campari BernacchiPartner, Head of the Structured Finance department, Co-Head of Fintech Department
    Sebastiano Cassani photo Sebastiano CassaniPartner
    Andrea Francesco Castelli photo Andrea Francesco CastelliPartner
    Nicola Gaglione photo Nicola GaglionePartner
    Cristiano Garbarini photo Cristiano GarbariniPartner
    Gianluca Gariboldi photo Gianluca GariboldiPartner
    Licia Garotti photo Licia GarottiPartner, Head of Intellectual Property & Information Technology department, Co-head of the…
    Valentina Lattanzi photo Valentina LattanziPartner
    Carla Mambretti photo Carla MambrettiPartner
    Duccio Regoli photo Duccio RegoliPartner
    Filippo Rossi photo Filippo RossiPartner
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