The debt finance group at Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici is jointly led by lending and structured finance specialist Marc-Alexandre Courtejoie and Andrea Limongelli, a key name for property and acquisition finance. The team focuses on an array of lending products, from high-yield bonds to securitisations and mezzanine financing. Carolina Caslini supports the practice. Andrea Novarese, Francesco Pirisi and Tiziana Germinario left the team in October 2025.
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- ‘Our go-to firm for banking and finance in Italy. Top-level of assistance and reliability. I would definitely recommend them.’
- ‘The practice stands out for its combination of technical excellence, commercial insight, and a consistently client-focused approach. The team is recognised for its ability to manage complex legal and regulatory matters with precision, while at the same time providing pragmatic, solution-oriented advice that is fully aligned with business objectives.'
- ‘Superior knowledge of the industry together with a strong client relationship approach.’
- ‘We have always appreciated Marc-Alexandre Courtjoie's team for their attention to detail and the assistance they have given us in the various delicate stages of transactions that were new to us, providing us with various points to consider and, above all, solutions that were always in line with our characteristics. We greatly appreciated the team's willingness and speed in providing answers and feedback, even on transactions that had already been completed, with particular mention of the valuable contributions of Carolina Caslini.’
- ‘The team's strength lies in its willingness to provide assistance even when faced with very tight deadlines and complex situations, promoting a calm and transparent environment for all parties involved.’
- ‘Brilliant team, always available to provide support.'
- ‘Tremendously experienced.’
- ‘Highly experienced equity partners supported by highly capable colleagues who dedicate all the necessary time to the client.’
Work highlights
Advised Proma Group on a financing agreement for a total of 270 million euros with a 7-year term, structured as a club deal.
Advised GWM Asset Management on a real estate securitisation transaction carried out for the purchase of land located in Rome related to a real estate development aimed at the construction of mixed-use residential and commercial buildings.
Advised GIVA on the signing of a medium-long term loan for a total amount of 150 million euros made available by a pool of banks, coordinated by Crédit Agricole Italia and Banca Nazionale del Lavoro and composed of Banco BPM, Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena and Banca Popolare di Sondrio.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Marc-Alexandre Courtejoie; Andrea Limongelli
Other key lawyers
Carolina Caslini