Europe Guide 2026 : Italy
Ranked Individuals
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PedersoliGattai draws outstanding praise for its M&A practice. Its client roster includes global private equity funds and multinational groups, as well as banks and entities in the TMT sector. The law firm has a strong reputation for cross-border M&A, including acquisitions, sales and divestments, with a distinct focus on private equity deals. It also notably advises on corporate governance and restructurings.
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PedersoliGattai advised Catalent on the sale of three manufacturing sites of the company, valued at USD16.5 billion.
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PedersoliGattai brings an expertise to the work we do that we simply cannot find elsewhere.
The law firm shows great competence but also responsiveness and pragmatism.
One of the most impressive aspects of PedersoliGattai is its incredible entrepreneurial spirit, which allows its professionals to always grasp the strategic and operational objectives of the business.
The team's quick and professional response is even beyond our expectation and helps us always react a step quicker than other market participants.
The law firm offers excellent commercial ability in managing relations between the parties.
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Carlo Pedersoli is an acclaimed lawyer whose clientele comprises banks, private equity funds and manufacturing clients. He is accomplished in high-profile M&A and corporate restructurings.
Bruno Gattai is a highly distinguished lawyer who is specialised in handling high-value M&A on behalf of energy companies, prominent multinationals and private equity firms.
Alessandro Marena is a widely recognised lawyer for his expertise in handling M&A. He routinely advises financial service providers as well as family businesses on sales, acquisitions and mergers. He is additionally well placed to advise on private equity matters.
Alessandro Marena is very good at dealing with entrepreneurs.
Alessandro is a great problem-solver.
Andrea Gandini is well regarded for his handling of high-value corporate operations. His client roster includes sizeable players in the telecoms sector.
Ascanio Cibrario has an extensive track record of handling sales and share deals for high net worth individuals and investment funds.
Carlo Re is very pragmatic, very knowledgeable on a wide area of topics.
He is very good at navigating sensitives about transactions and legal proceedings.
Gerardo Gabrielli is recognised for his experience in M&A, with a particular focus on private equity deals. He frequently deals with sizeable acquisitions targeting the chemical and IT sectors.
Gerardo Gabrielli possesses high competence and strong project management skills.
He is a very strong M&A lawyer with great interpersonal skills.
Giovanni Pedersoli has longstanding experience in dealing with M&A matters for banking and manufacturing clients.
Giovanni Pedersoli has a wealth of skills. He brings his professionalism to large transactions, as well as to smaller and more complex ones.
Stefano Cacchi Pessani acts on behalf of leading Italian companies on cross-border M&A deals, in particular those targeting the banking sector. He additionally handles corporate governance and transactional mandates for listed companies and private equity deals.
Stefano Cacchi Pessani is an efficient practitioner. He provides very good quality advice and has a very resourceful network.
Stefano is an amazing lawyer, always present and helpful.
Carlo Montagna is well recognised for his expertise in M&A, with further experience in capital markets mandates.
Marta Sassella is a well-regarded lawyer who assists leading Italian banks and manufacturing companies with sizeable mergers, acquisitions and takeovers.
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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
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