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PedersoliGattai

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PedersoliGattai

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Banking & Finance - Italy

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

PedersoliGattai has an impressive banking team that advises lenders and borrowers on the financing of private equity investments, M&A and working capital. The firm demonstrates considerable expertise in financing buyouts, including through combined bond and bank financing. Its lawyers are also active on refinancings and securitisation transactions. PedersoliGattai has a prestigious client base consisting of financial sponsors and key corporates, and it offers close links with firms across the world, including in the USA and UK. The team also has notable expertise in mandates relating to the sports sector.

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Work Highlights

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  • PedersoliGattai assisted Stirling Square and Itelyum Regeneration with debt refinancing in the form of the issue of EUR825 million in senior secured high-yield notes.

Strengths

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  • PedersoliGattai has a great team. All its members are commercial and have great breadth of knowledge.

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  • PedersoliGattai's commercial sensitivity is absolute; the firm always maintains a balanced approach, acceptable to the banks and esteemed by the sponsor.

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  • PedersoliGattai is proactive and always available. The firm has a very high level of technical skills, as well as a pro-business and commercial view.

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  • PedersoliGattai has vast knowledge of legal landscapes and it also has great depth of bench. All its partners and associates are responsive and well prepared.

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  • PedersoliGattai is highly sensitive in understanding the client's business needs and the importance of proceeding quickly.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gaetano Carrello
    Gaetano Carrello

    Gaetano Carrello

    Gaetano Carrello is well recognised for representing investment banks, private equity firms and corporate clients in high-yield and acquisition finance. He also regularly advises on refinancing transactions and has substantial experience in rescue package lending.

    • Gaetano delivers great availability and added value, thanks to his experience and seniority.

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    • Gaetano is indispensable in the role of mediator and manager of the complexities that inevitably arise in any transaction.

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    • Gaetano has great depth of knowledge, he is supremely commercial and has access to all the important and significant intelligence on the market.

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    • Gaetano Carrello is super-sophisticated, he knows restructuring and sponsor financing inside out. He has great experience; he has seen it all.

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    • He has unbelievable knowledge and expertise and an unmatched ability to navigate and lead complex financing structures under very accelerated timelines.

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  • Lorenzo Vernetti
    Lorenzo Vernetti

    Lorenzo Vernetti

    Lorenzo Vernetti is adroit at handling acquisition finance as well as bond transactions. His clients include global investment banks and syndicates, as well as major private equity funds.

    • Lorenzo Vernetti is very effective in understanding the lawyers on the other side of a deal. He knows what to hold on to and what to drop, and he is great in complex negotiations.

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    • Lorenzo Vernetti is an experienced lawyer who is also creative, original and good at finding solutions.

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    • Lorenzo Vernetti is exceptional, extremely commercial and client-focused. He acts as a business partner to the client and knows what is needed and when.

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    • Lorenzo Vernetti is a great professional; he can manage and simplify even the most complex procedures. He is excellent.

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  • Andrea Calvi
    Andrea Calvi

    Andrea Calvi

    Andrea Calvi is highly respected for his experience in the area of financial services regulation. He advises banks, asset managers, private equity entities and fintech operators on regulatory and compliance matters.

    • Andrea Calvi displays a high level of preparation and subject knowledge.

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  • Maura Magioncalda
    Maura Magioncalda

    Maura Magioncalda

    Maura Magioncalda maintains a strong profile within banking and finance, advising on SACE-backed financing agreements and facilities agreements, as well as investment plans. She is also proficient in handling debt refinancings and acquisition funding.

    • Maura Magioncalda has vast in-depth knowledge of the law and strong negotiation skills, which are extremely useful when reaching solutions with counterparties.

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    • Maura is a very experienced and competent consultant. She is able to meet even the most complex legal needs with great commercial sensitivity.

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    • Maura is an excellent professional, she is always precise and responsive.

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