Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici‘s 14-strong group acts for commercial and industrial companies, along with investment funds, on major corporate, acquisition, real estate, project and asset financings. Marc-Alexandre Courtejoie is a highly-regarded lending and structured finance expert; Andrea Limongelli is an experienced property and acquisition finance practitioner; and Carolina Caslini focuses on banking and structured finance. Renowned corporate finance specialist Andrea Novarese, as well as Tiziana Germinario and Francesco Pirisi, were all recruited from White & Case (Europe) LLP in May 2024. Stefano Motta left the firm in January 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Undoubtedly one of the best teams in the market, with extremely talented, integrated and dedicated professionals. Associates and trainees in the group are top-tier level as well.’
- ‘This practice is made up of highly skilled professionals who are experts in their respective fields. They cherish efficiency and quality, and provide a good service.’
- ‘Andrea Novarese is a true expert, giving clients the best solutions. He is an incredible lawyer who is very skilled - great knowledge of the market and huge experience in borrower-side banking and finance practice.’
- ‘Andrea Novarese and his team have excellent preparation skills and the ability to simplify complex issues.’
- ‘Andrea Limongelli stands out for his high-level technical competence, maximum availability and proactivity.’
- ‘Tiziana Germinario is an extremely-talented lawyer and her approach with clients and counterparties is the perfect balance of legal and commercial advice - calm, but assertive where needed.’
- ‘Tiziana Germinario is professionally outstanding. Her competence in ESG finance is also absolutely remarkable.’
- ‘Tiziana Germinario is a great group leader and an absolutely reliable and adequate point of contact for clients.’
Key clients
- Alpitour
- B Group
- Diasorin
- Exacta Group
- Nextalia SGR
- Orsero
- SECO
- Stilo Immobiliare Finanziaria
- TIM
- Zoppas Industries – IRCA
Lawyers
Hall of fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Marc-Alexandre Courtejoie
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tiziana Germinario
Practice head
Andrea Novarese; Marc-Alexandre Courtejoie; Andrea Limongelli
Other key lawyers
Carolina Caslini; Andrea Novarese; Tiziana Germinario; Francesco Pirisi