Reputed adviser Andrea Calvi and versatile financial services specialist Giulio Sandrelli jointly oversee the offering at PedersoliGattai, a key resource for all types of regulated entities, from banks and asset managers to fintech and payment services companies. The group handles various issues, from large-scale regulated M&A, banking inspections and investigations and AML work, to crypto and digital assets matters. The team includes Stefano Giavari, who has notable expertise in assisting clients in extraordinary administration or compulsory administrative winding-up procedures, with further capabilities in anti-money laundering and ongoing advice for regulated entities. Alberto Prade is a go-to for blockchain and crypto regulation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Andrea Calvi is a highly experienced subject matter expert in financial markets. Andrea supported us over several months on a challenging deal. He was a calming influence in negotiations, able to cut through 'all the noise' and complexity to suggest pragmatic and straightforward solutions/drafting, based on his experience. I found Andrea flexible and very responsive. He was also a pleasure to work with, professionally and as a person.’
- ‘I've greatly appreciated Andrea Calvi's deep knowledge and understanding. His robust background of commercial and civil law has been a must for the successful negotiation of a very complex agreement and his knowledge of the business has been also the successful key for the negotiation of the technical aspects of the financial services embedded in the contract.’
- ‘Alberto Prade’s approach has always been attentive, knowledgeable, and professional; in particular, I greatly appreciated his flexibility and resilience in tailoring interventions according to the principle of proportionality.'
- 'In the latest transaction, the entire team, including Andrea Calvi, provided valuable support, especially in orchestrating the relationship with the counterparty and the authority. Their contribution was fundamental to the successful outcome of the transaction.’
- ‘The team has always been available to respond in a very short time to requests, with a high level of thoroughness and analysis.’
- ‘Andrea Calvi has demonstrated extensive knowledge of the financial sector and supervisory authorities. He is always available and supports the client with rigorous, in-depth, and business-oriented advisory services.’
Key clients
- Crédit Agricole S.A.
- Core 42
- iGenius
- Fondazioni Bancarie
- Quaestio SGR
- Nexi S.p.A.
- Bancomat S.p.A.
- Flowpay S.r.l.
- Hellman & Friedman
- Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
- Italmobiliare S.p.A.
- Smart Bank S.p.A.
Work highlights
Advised Fondazione Cariplo, Fondazione Cassa dei Risparmi di Forlì, Fondazione di Sardegna, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Bolzano and Fondazione Cariparma in the acquisitions of indirect qualified holdings in Quaestio Capital SGR S.p.A.
Advised Core42 in its partnership with iGenius to deliver an AI compute deployment in Europe.
Advised Crédit Agricole Group on all the regulatory aspects and implications in the progressive acquisition of qualifying holdings in Banco BPM S.p.A.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Alberto Prade
Practice head
Andrea Calvi; Giulio Sandrelli
Other key lawyers
Stefano Giavari; Alberto Prade