Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici is consistently involved in telecoms, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and banking and finance sector-related transactions. Francesco Gatti‘s broad expertise encompasses corporate law and M&A; Carlo Pavesi is a renowned civil and commercial law specialist; Stefano Valerio is a corporate deal expert; Franco Barucci advises on acquisitions and disposals of shareholdings and businesses; and Andrea Giardino ’stands out’. Other key figures are Gianni Martoglia, Federico Cenzi Venezze, Federica Munno, Riccardo Salerno, Filippo Sola, and Vittorio Cavajoni. Livia Cocca joined from Chiomenti in February 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The commercial, corporate and M&A practice is highly recommended for its great expertise. The team of professionals is not only highly competent but also well-organised and approachable. Their exceptional negotiation skills, even with particularly challenging counterparts, and their legal acumen, which allows them to anticipate potentially critical issues, are particularly noteworthy.’
- ‘Andrea Giardino stands out - he brilliantly coordinates his team, but is always on the front line in the most important and delicate phases of operations’.
- ‘Franco Barucci is always available and ready to provide advice while looking for the best solution - ready to fight if necessary.’
- ‘Riccardo Salerno is a distinguished partner who supports companies with experience, competence, and authority. Great availability and exceptional problem-solving skills, even in very complex negotiation situations.’
‘A special mention to Federico Cenzi Venezze, whose combination of commitment, intelligence, tact and 360° legal expertise is hard to match.’
Key clients
- Edizione
- Italiana Petroli
- Autostrade per l’Italia
- Compagnie Financiere Richemont
- Assicurazioni Generali
- Banco BPM
- Tim
- Nextalia SGR
- ENI
- Edison
- Intesa SanPaolo
- Nexans
Work highlights
Advised TIM on the sale to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co of TIM's fixed network assets.
Advised a family on the sale of a majority stake in Kiko Milano to L Catterton.
Advised French company Nexans on the acquisition of La Triveneta Cavi.
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Vittorio Cavajoni
Livia Cocca
Federico Cenzi Venezze
Practice head
Francesco Gatti; Carlo Pavesi
Other key lawyers
Stefano Valerio; Franco Barucci; Andrea Giardino; Gianni Martoglia; Federico Cenzi Venezze; Federica Munno; Riccardo Salerno; Filippo Sola; Vittorio Cavajoni; Amelie Gillet; Livia Cocca