Commended by clients for its ‘deep legal expertise, operational independence, and a genuine commitment to listening to clients’, the restructuring and insolvency practice at PedersoliGattai is led by a quartet of professionals: Gaetano Carrello, Sergio Fulco, Alessandra Giovetti, and Maura Magioncalda. The practice is well-equipped to handle an array of matters, including debt restructuring, insolvency proceedings and recovery plans. Giacomo Colombo joined the firm in 2026.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What sets this law firm apart is its combination of deep legal expertise, operational independence, and a genuine commitment to listening to clients. The team demonstrates a high level of preparation across multiple practice areas, with professionals who are not only technically skilled but also capable of working autonomously and collaboratively to deliver tailored solutions.'
- ‘Among the professionals I’ve had the opportunity to work with, Maura Magioncalda stands out for a rare combination of human empathy, intellectual rigour, and forward-thinking legal acumen. What truly differentiates Maura Magioncalda from competitors is not only her deep understanding of the law, but her ability to connect with clients and colleagues on a personal level—creating a sense of trust, clarity, and shared purpose.'
- ‘Sergio Fulco stands out for his high level of expertise, fairness, and reliability, even in his dealings with clients.'
- ‘Very skilled team with strong integration with the other departments, which aimed to ensure the best solutions for the client. Very well positioned for providing assistance to the investors and distressed PE funds.’
- ‘Gaetano Carrello is expert in both M&A and restructuring. Alessandra Giovetti is an insolvency super expert, very capable in the management of stakeholders and in communication, and able to deal with complex restructuring and insolvency procedures.’
Key clients
- Open Fiber
- Oaktree Capital Management
- The Carlyle Group
- AMCO Asset Management Company S.p.A.
- Unicredit
- BPER Banca
- Iren
- Giochi Preziosi
- Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A.
- Crédit Agricole Italia S.p.A.
- Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
Work highlights
Acted as Italian law counsel to an ad hoc group of lenders, as creditors of the Accell group, in the context of the restructuring of the group’s capital structure.
Assisted CDP Equity, as Open Fiber’s majority shareholder, in the context of the recapitalization of Open Fiber and the stabilization of its capital structure.
Assisted around 25 banks and financial institutions (including, among others, Intesa Sanpaolo, Banco BPM, BPER Banca, Cassa depositi e prestiti, and Gruppo ICCREA) in the restructuring of the medium and short term financial indebtedness of CEF and UNICO.
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Practice head
Gaetano Carrello; Sergio Fulco; Alessandra Giovetti; Maura Magioncalda
Other key lawyers
Giacomo Colombo