Portolano Cavallo has significant sector specialisms in life sciences, healthcare and digital media tech. The firm expanded its practice during 2023 through the recruitment of private equity transaction specialist Gianpaolo Scandone from Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici, respectively. Another key figure to note is Luca Gambini. Andrea Gritti left the firm in 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong position in specific industries like digital and healthcare.’
‘Industry focus and experience in M&A.’
‘Expertise in certain verticals - tech and healthcare.’
‘Portolano Cavallo's team always provides competent legal advice.’
‘Gianpaolo Scandone is a very competent lawyer with a good commercial aptitude.’
Practice head
Gianpaolo Scandone
Other key lawyers
Luca Gambini; Antonia Verna