The result of an early 2024 merger between Pedersoli Studio Legale and Gattai, Minoli, Partners, PedersoliGattai has enviable experience in banking and financial services sector-related M&A. The practice is also a regular adviser to large private equity funds. Bruno Gattai is a renowned private equity expert; Giovanni Pedersoli ‘brings global experience to the table’; and Carlo Montagna is a widely-respected corporate and M&A specialist. The practice also showcases Federico Bal, Damiano Battaglia, Alessandro Dolce, Luca Rossi Provesi, Luca Saraceni and Marta Sassella, along with Ascanio Cibrario, Antonio Pedersoli and Carlo Pedersoli.
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‘The team provides excellent service. They are always available and fast at providing advice. Last but not least, they are not close-minded, but really pragmatic. They are always professional and very competent.’
‘This firm employs highly-qualified professionals, who are capable of assisting clients with the most complex corporate actions.’
‘Guarantees a high level of assistance to meet client needs, thanks to a team of skilled and trained professionals.’
‘The team is not only excellent from a legal and technical point of view but also very commercial, collaborative and proactive. They always go above and beyond what is required and are a great partner to clients.’
‘They are excellent and make up a diverse and collaborative team, always driven by client focus and performance excellence.’
- ‘The team provides a truly great service. The advice is excellent and its industry knowledge is first-class. ’
‘Giovanni Pedersoli is the best lawyer in Milan - a truly international person who has actively worked abroad and brings global experience to the table with a human touch that makes him unique.’
‘Andrea Gandini is an all-round business lawyer with outstanding M&A skills. He combines strong technical abilities with commercial nous.’
Key clients
- Barilla GR Fratelli
- Eni
- CVC Capital Partners
- InvestIndustrial
- Rina
- ICG
- De’Longhi
- Blackstone
- Global Infrastructure Partner
- DBAG
Work highlights
- Advised Global Infrastructure Partners on the sale, together with other minority shareholders, to Mediterranean Shipping Company of a stake of approximately 50% in Italo - NuovoTrasporto Viaggiatori.
- Assisted Barilla GR Fratelli with the restructuring of the Barilla Group.
- Advised the Della Valle Family on several agreements for the launch of a voluntary public tender offer for Tod’s shares (with the ultimate aim of delisting the company).
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Practice head
Bruno Gattai; Giovanni Pedersoli; Carlo Montagna
Other key lawyers
Federico Bal; Damiano Battaglia; Alessandro Dolce; Luca Rossi Provesi; Luca Saraceni; Marta Sassella; Ascanio Cibrario; Antonio Pedersoli; Carlo Pedersoli; Andrea Gandini