Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici advises on a wide array of capital markets matters, including takeover bids, IPOs, securities placements, and listings. The team is led by Stefano Valerio, who focuses on M&A; Anton Carlo Frau, whose practice spans the full range of capital markets with deep expertise in both equity and securitisation matters; and Rossella Pappagallo, who provides corporate advice with a particular emphasis on regulatory issues affecting listed companies. Barbara Napolitano is experienced in equity offerings, exchange offers, and equity-linked instruments, while Vanessa Sobrero is noted for her work on takeovers, private equity transactions, and corporate governance. Carlotta Corba Colombo specialises in regulatory matters, remuneration frameworks, and market abuse compliance. Federica Munno frequently advises listed entities, private equity funds, and financial institutions on complex corporate transactions. Maximiliano Papini assists with offerings and listings of various financial instruments.
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- ‘The firm employs highly trained, effective, available and up-to-date professionals.’
- ‘The Gatti Pavesi Bianchi team is made up of individuals of high standing and great value, capable of handling even the most complex legal issues.’
- ‘Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with partner Federica Munno: a true standout in capital markets, highly skilled and capable of offering innovative, out-of-the-box solutions. She consistently manages to stand out and make a real difference.’
- ‘The firm's strengths are their technical expertise, their innovative solutions provided and their knowledge of our company. The lawyers are extremely efficient, proactive and client-oriented.’
- ‘Rossella Pappagallo has deep knowledge and experience and is a very attentive lawyer. Rossella Pappagallo is a very reliable and competent lawyer.'
- ‘The capital market team, together with Rossella Pappagallo and Anton Carlo Frau, has consistently proven to be extremely reliable over the years and capable of meeting client needs even in highly complex situations. Their closeness to client requirements and ability to find innovative solutions are their key strengths.'
- ‘Rossella Pappagallo and Carlotta Corba Colombo have been our trustworthy advisors over the years. Their specific expertise in the sector and their client-oriented approach are an added value that we have not found in other law firms.’
- ‘The firm is always attentive to the needs and specific characteristics of its clients. It provides detailed and comprehensive advice.’
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Practice head
Stefano Valerio; Anton Carlo Frau; Rossella Pappagallo
Other key lawyers
Barbara Napolitano; Vanessa Sobrero; Carlotta Corba Colombo; Federica Munno; Maximiliano Papini