The result of a 2024 merger between Pedersoli Studio Legale and Gattai, Minoli, Partners, PedersoliGattai is highly experienced in banking and financial services sector-related private equity deals. The practice is also active in the pharma, retail, telecoms, infrastructure and fintech sectors. Bruno Gattai is a widely-respected private equity expert; Alessandro Marena advises private equity funds and industrial groups; Stefano Catenacci focuses on private equity and M&A; and Gerardo Gabrielli is ‘a very strong lawyer’. The practice further includes Carlo Re, Ascanio Cibrario, Federico Bal, Luca Saraceni, Andrea Faoro and Maria Persichetti.
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Testimonials
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‘Very strong team, very capable and results-oriented.’
’Always good at finding creative solutions to complex problems.’
‘The team consists of highly competent, meticulous, committed and discreet professionals.’
‘Clients can attest to their blend of expertise, caution, and diligence, coupled with a thorough understanding of companies and an ongoing pursuit of the most beneficial solutions to a range of issues.’
‘Their dedication is reflected in their seemingly boundless working hours.’
- ‘Gerardo Gabrielli is a very strong lawyer. From a technical standpoint, he is probably the best lawyer around.’
- ‘Gerardo Gabrielli combines strong technical skills with problem-solving skills.’
Key clients
- CVC Capital Partners
- Bain Capital
- Intermediate Capital Group
- InvestIndustrial
- Global Infrastructure Partners
- HIG Capital
- 21 Invest SGR
- Ardian
- Tikehau Capital
- Investcorp
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 - Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori.
Advised Blackstone on the sale of a historic building in Milan to Kering.
Advised Rina on a minority investment in the group by Fondo Italiano d’Investimento and other co-investors (including CDP Equity).
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Practice head
Bruno Gattai; Alessandro Marena; Stefano Catenacci; Gerardo Gabrielli
Other key lawyers
Carlo Re; Ascanio Cibrario; Federico Bal; Luca Saraceni; Andrea Faoro; Maria Persichetti