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Mail: bgattai@gattai.itPosition: Managing Partner
Office: Milan
Tel: +39 02.30323232
Fax: +39 02.30323242
Bruno Gattai
Bruno Gattai focuses his activity on Corporate and M&A with particular emphasis on private equity and capital markets transactions. His clients include private equity funds targeting large deals or mid and small cap companies, companies’ group, listed and non-listed companies as well as family businesses concentrating on their holding companies. He was a renowned athlete and a member of Italy’s National Ski team winning the national championship for downhill skiing in 1978. He was also a sports commentator for years subsequent to his athletic career. As a consequence, he provided and provides legal assistance on sport matters. Both Chambers Global and Chambers Europe recognize Bruno Gattai as Star Individual in Private Equity and Corporate/M&A practices. Awarded, over the years, by leading Italian legal magazines “Best Lawyer of the Year” and “Managing Partner of the Year”.
Bruno Gattai graduated in law, magna cum laude, at the University of Milan, and is admitted to the Italian Bar Association since 1991.
He speaks Italian, English and French.
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Clients remark that Bruno Gattai is "a master" and "the best in M&A," highly praising his "strong reputation and ability to win the client's trust very quickly."He is specialised in handling high-value M&A transactions on behalf of investment banks, prominent multinationals and private equity firms.
Chambers Global
Gattai, Minoli, Partners in the establishment of the joint-venture between Iliad and Windtre
Gattai, Minoli, Partners has assisted Iliad in the establishment, together with Windtre, of the joint-venture Zefiro Net, created by the two operators to share and jointly manage their respective mobile phone networks in the less densely populated areas of the country.
The Firm in the sale of 49% of Spinelli to Hapag-Lloyd
The Firm advised Spininvest, a company owned by the Spinelli family, in the negotiation and signing of binding agreements related to the transfer to the German maritime carrier Hapag-Lloyd of the 49% of the corporate capital of Spinelli S.r.l., a company which manages the container logistics chain from the docks of the port of Genoa to the final consignee.
Gattai, Minoli, Partners with CVC and CDP Equity in the acquisition of Maticmind
The firm has been advisor to CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII in the acquisition, together with CDP Equity, of Maticmind, company specializing in intelligence, cybersecurity, IoT and network engineering technologies, following an agreement with the company's chairman Carmine Saladino and Fondo Italiano d'Investimento sgr.
Gattai, Minoli, Partners obtains the ISO 14064 "Carbon Footprint" certification for the Milan and Rome offices
Gattai, Minoli, Partners has successfully completed the process to obtain the ISO 14064 "Carbon Footprint" certification for its Milan and Rome offices.
Gattai, Minoli, Partners in Blackstone’s acquisition of a controlling stake in Reale Compagnia Italiana and subsequent takeover bid
Gattai, Minoli, Partners, with a multidisciplinary team coordinated by name partner Bruno Gattai and led by partner Andrea Francesco Castelli, advised Blackstone on all legal aspects related to the acquisition of the historic company based in Milan Reale Compagnia Italiana.
Gattai, Minoli, Partners in the sale of Genoa CFC
The Firm advised Fingiochi SpA in the sale of 99.89% of Genoa CFC to 777 Partners, a U.S. investment company based in Miami.
Gattai, Minoli, Partners and the fund DBAG in the investment in Itelyum
The Firm advised the German fund DBAG in its investment, in partnership with the fourth fund of Stirling Square Capital Partners, in the Itelyum group.
Gattai, Minoli, Partners in the sale of Italgrani USA to Richardson
Gattai, Minoli, Partners advised Progetto Grano S.p.A. in the sale of the entire share capital of its subsidiary Italgrani USA, leading operator in the wheat and durum whet milling industry in North America, to the Canadian group Richardson Oilseed, active in the production of oilseed.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners in the acquisition of Engineering by Bain Capital and NB Renaissance Partners
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted a consortium comprising Bain Capital and NB Renaissance Partners in the acquisition of Engineering Ingegneria Informatica S.p.A. from Apax Partners and a different fund managed by NB Renaissance Partners.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners for the investment by Rhone Capital in illycaffè Spa
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted Gruppo Illy S.p.A. in the sale of a minority stake of illycaffè S.p.A., a leading global premium coffee brand based in Trieste, to Rhone Capital.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners in the acquisition of Engineering by Bain Capital and NB Renaissance Partners
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted a consortium comprising Bain Capital and NB Renaissance Partners, a Neuberger Berman fund for private equity investments in Italy, in the acquisition of Engineering Ingegneria Informatica S.p.A. from Apax Partners, a different NB Renaissance Partners fund and the top management.
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli advisor to Ruck in the acquisition of a minority share in Elettric 80
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners advised Ruck S.r.l., an investment vehicle led by H14, and participated by Italian and international business families including Barilla (through CO. FI. BA. S.r.l.), Marzotto (through PFC S.r.l.) and Rovati (through Fidim S.r.l.), in the acquisition of a minority stake into Elettric 80 S.p.A..
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners legal advisor legal in the sale of the Roberto Cavalli Group to Vision Investment
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted Roberto Cavalli and its main shareholder Clessidra in the sale of the Roberto Cavalli Group to Vision Investment.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advisor in the acquisition of Poplast by Green Arrow Capital
Gattai, Minoli Agostinelli & Partners assisted Green Arrow Capital in the acquisition of Poplast from Eos Investment Management.
Green Arrow Capital acquires Quercus: the firms involved
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners assisted Green Arrow Capital in the acquisition of Quercus Assets Selection S.à r.l., a Luxembourg platform among the leading European funds specialized in renewable energy infrastructures.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advisor in the acquisition of a 19.59% stake in Kedrion by Fondo Strategico Italiano
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted FSI SGR S.p.A. in the acquisition of a 19.59% stake in Kedrion Spa., a company active in the plasma-derived therapeutic products.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advisor in the sale of Primo Group to the Aksìa Fund
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners, with a team led by Partners Bruno Gattai and Laura Ortali, assisted the sellers in the sale of Primo Group to the private equity fund Aksìa Group SGR Spa.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners in the acquisition of CEE by Scrigno, controlled by Clessidra
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners assisted Scrigno – leader in the production and commercialisation of counter frames for sliding and pocket doors and windows – in the acquisition of 100% of CCE.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advisor to Gioia Martini in the acquisition of the entire share capital of Galleria Cavour in Bologna, owned by the Sassoli de Bianchi Family
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted La Martini S.r.l., newco owned by Gioia Martini, attorney and entrepreneur active in the residential and commercial real estate sector, in the completion of the acquisition of 100% of Galleria Cavour in Bologna, property of the Sassoli de Bianchi Family.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advisor to Tikehau in the acquisition of 23% of the share capital of Assiteca
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advised Tikehau Capital, independent alternative asset management listed on Euronext Paris, in the entry into the share capital of Assiteca with a share equal to 23.43% through the execution of a reserved increase equal to Euro 25 million.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advisor to Alessi in the entry of Oakley Capital into its share capital and in the bank agreements
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners advised Alessi in the entry of Oakley Capital into its share capital through the execution of a capital increase and the execution of a consolidation framework agreement and the rescheduling of the existing credit lines with the financing banks (Banco BPM, Intesa Sanpaolo, Mediocredito Italiano and UniCredit).
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners legal advisor in the sale of A.M.F., leading company in the production of accessories for fashion and leather goods to the private equity fund Alpha
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advised the sellers - Simax S.r.l. (vehicle of the Faerber family), Italglobal Partners, and HB 2.0. – in the sale of A.M.F. S.p.A. to Alpha Private Equity Fund 7.
Bruno Gattai awarded as best Professional in Private Equity at the Legalcommunity Corporate Awards 2019
Bruno Gattai, founding partner of Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners, was awarded as best Professional in Private Equity at the Legalcommunity Corporate Awards 2019
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners awarded in the categories “Fintech Firm” and “Pharmaceutical Professional” at the TopLegal Industry Awards
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners, during the TopLegal Industry Awards ceremony, received two important acknowledgments receiving the team award for best Fintech Firm (practice area in which the firm is the first in Italy to have set up a multidisciplinary task force) and for best Professional in the Pharmaceutical sector which went to Bruno Gattai.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advisor to Intermediate Capital Group in the acquisition through Europe VII Fund of the Italian pharmaceutical company DOC Generici
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advised Intermediate Capital Group’s Europe VII Fund in the acquisition, in partnership with Mérieux Equity Partners together with the management team, of DOC Generici, one of the largest independent Italian pharmaceutical companies. The deal is subject to the approval by the competent antitrust authorities and has a value of Euro 1.1 billion.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners legal advisor to Paolo Bottelli in the sale of 35% of Kryalos to Blackstone.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advised Paolo Bottelli in the sale of 35% of the share capital of Kryalos Investment S.r.l (holding the 100% of Kryalos SGR S.p.A.) to Blackstone.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners: Bruno Gattai wins first place in LegalCommunity’s ranking of Best 50 Lawyers.
Bruno Gattai, one of the founding partners of the firm Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners, wins first place in the special annual ranking “Best 50” lawyers in Italy, performed by Legalcommunity.it
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners legal advisor in the deal on Seven-Invicta Group’s majority stake
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted the Di Stasio family, founders of Seven S.p.A. – leading company symbol of the backpacks and schoolbags made in Italy and owner of the notorious brand “Invicta”.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners legal Advisor to HEXPOL AB in the acquisition of a majority stake in Mesgo S.p.A. from NB Aurora
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted HEXPOL AB, a Swedish industrial group specialized in polymer compounds listed on the Stockholm market NASDAQ OMX in the Large Cap segment, in the acquisition of a majority stake in Mesgo S.p.A.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners Advisor to CVC in the acquisition of a controlling stake in Recordati S.p.A.
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners assisted, on the M&A and the management re-investment aspects, the funds managed by CVC Capital Partners in the agreement for the acquisition of a controlling stake in Recordati S.p.A. from Recordati Family.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners: Bruno Gattai Managing Partner of the Year at the LegalCommunity Corporate Awards 2018
Bruno Gattai was awarded as “Managing Partner of the Year” at the LegalCommunity Corporate Awards 2018.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners adopts artificial intelligence from Luminance
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners has adopted Luminance’s artificial intelligence to streamline the M&A due diligence processes of the Firm.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners: 21 lawyers ranked in “The Legal 500 2018”
“The Legal 500 2018” has been published. There are 21 lawyers ranked in 8 different practices confirming the experience and quality of the resources.
In particular, the international directory mentioned our law firm amongst the top 5 Italian law firms market players and reports that “Gattai has experienced impressive growth in recent years”.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners Advisor in the sale of Ceme from Investcorp to Investindustrial
The investment fund manager Investcorp completed the sale of Ceme, a company founded in 1974 which produces solenoid pumps and solenoid valves, to Investindustrial.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners legal Advisor to Investcorp in the sale of CEME S.p.A. to Investindustrial
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners assisted Investcorp in the sale of CEME S.p.A. to Investindustrial for an enterprise value of Euro 285 million.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners in the acquisition by Mittel S.p.A. of a 75% controlling stake in I.M.C. – Industria Metallurgica Carmagnolese S.r.l.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advised the investment firm Mittel S.p.A. on the binding agreement for the acquisition of a 75% controlling stake in I.M.C. - Industria Metallurgica Carmagnolese S.r.l., an Italian auto parts manufacturer.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advisor to CDP Equity S.p.A. in entering the shareholding of Hotelturist
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted CDP Equity S.p.A. in entering the shareholding of Hotelturist with a 46% stake by means of a capital increase for the development of Gruppo TH Resorts’ expansion project.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners legal advisor to Clessidra SGR in the sale of its stake in Buccellati
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted private equity fund Clessidra SGR S.p.A. in the sale of its stake in Buccellati Holding Italia, renowned Italian high-end jewelry brand, to the Chinese company Gangtai Group Corporation Limited
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners and Pedersoli Studio Legale in the acquisition of 49% participation of Giochi Preziosi held by Ocean Gold Global
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted Gruppo Preziosi in the acquisition of 49% participation held by Ocean Gold Global in Giochi Preziosi.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners legal Advisor to Aptos in the acquisition from TXT e-solutions of the Retail Division for Euro 85 milion
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners acted as legal advisor to Aptos Inc., a portfolio company of Apax Partners and market leader in retail technology solutions, in the acquisition of the Retail Division of TXT e-solutions S.p.A., a company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange (STAR segment).
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners legal advisor to the Tabacchi Family in the acquisition of Perini Navi
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted the Tabacchi family in the definition of a partnership agreement for entering Perini Navi’s share capital with a 49.9% stake.
Bruno Gattai is one of the six best Italian Corporate/M&A lawyers ranked as Star individual according to Chambers Global 2017
Bruno Gattai, founding partner of Studio Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners has been ranked Star Individual for Corporate M&A according to Chambers Global 2017.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners: Legal Advisor to Clessidra SGR in the sale of its stake in Buccellati Holding S.p.A.
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners assisted private equity fund, Clessidra SGR S.p.A., in the sale of the majority stake in Buccellati Holding S.p.A., renowned Italian high-end jewelry brand.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners in the sale of VinService
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advised the selling shareholders in the agreement for the sale of VinService S.r.l., a company specialized in the production of beer and beverages' tapping equipment
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners as legal advisors of Capital For Progress 1 Spa in the integration with GPI
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners advised Capital For Progress 1 SpA, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) Italy of Borsa Italiana, in the structuring of the transaction and in the negotiation of the agreements for the integration with GPI SpA.
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners “Law Firm of the Year 2016” at the Corporate M&A Awards 2016
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners was awarded Law Firm of the Year at the LegalCommunity Corporate M&A Awards 2016 held in Milan.
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners in the acquisition of Corneliani
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners advised Investcorp in the acquisition of a majority stake in Corneliani, through the acquisition of an equity stake from the Corneliani family and underwriting of a capital increase.
Gattai for Iren’s new governance
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners - with partners Bruno Gattai and Alessandro Dolce - assisted Iren, a multi-utility company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, in the redefinition of its corporate governance, implemented through various amendments to the by-laws of the company
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners: Legal Advisor of CIR in the agreement reached with F2i to purchase 46.7 % of KOS from Ardian.
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners advised CIR - Compagnie Industriali Riunite S.p.A. - in the agreement reached between CIR and F2i with Ardian to purchase from the latter - for Euro 292 million - 46.7% of the company KOS, a company belonging to CIR Group among main Italian operators in the care-home sector.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners: Legal Advisor to CVC in the acquisition of Doc Generici.
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners assisted private equity fund CVC in the acquisition of Doc Generici from Charterhouse.
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners with Iren in the acquisition of 100% of F2i Environment S.p.A.
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners, and Michael Ventura, assisted IREN S.p.A. in the acquisition, through its subsidiary IREN Ambiente S.p.A., of 100% of F2i Environment S.p.A..
The team was composed by the partner Bruno Gattai and the associate Alessandro Dolce.
Advisor of Investcorp and of its subsidiary Dainese in the USD 65 million acquisition of Swedish group POC
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners ha assistito Investcorp e la controllata Dainese nell’acquisizione del gruppo svedese POC, innovativo produttore di caschi nonché di protezioni e accessori per lo sci e per il ciclismo.
Advisor in the transfer of the Grom ice cream shops to Unilever
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners, with a team led by Partners Bruno Gattai and Gerardo Gabrielli, as well as by Senior Associate Michele Ventura, has assisted Federico Grom and Guido Martinetti in the transfer of the Grom ice cream shops to Unilever.
With the Archdiocese of Bologna for setting up the Faac Trust
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners assisted the Archdiocese of Bologna in the transaction which led the Curia to hold 100% of the share capital in Faac, a Bolognese company manufacturing automatic doors and gates, and to the subsequent setting up of the Faac Trust, completed last 27 May 2015 at the Firm of Notary Public Marchetti.
Clessidra's Advisor in the acquisition of 80% of Arredo Plast
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners has assisted Clessidra in the acquisition of 80% of Arredo Plast, a design furniture company from Treviso.
The acquisition was funded partially with funds made available by a pool of banks formed by Banca IMI S.p.A., Banca Popolare di Milano S.c.a r.l., Banca Popolare FriulAdria S.p.A., BNP Paribas, Italian Branch, GE Capital Interbanca S.p.A., IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG – Milan Branch, UniCredit S.p.A. and UniCredit Bank AG, Milan Branch, which also provided the Arredo Plast group companies with all necessary funds to refinance the group's debt and meet the needs related to the respective business operations.
With Clessidra in the acquisition of 90% of maison Roberto Cavalli
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners assisted the Clessidra fund in the acquisition of 90% of maison Roberto Cavalli, whilst the latter was assisted by law firm Bonelli Erede Pappalardo.
With Giochi Preziosi in the agreement with Ocean Global
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners assisted Giochi Preziosi in arranging the agreements with Clessidra and in entering the shareholding in Ocean Global. The Firm also assisted the company in finalising the acquisition of Bimbo Store and in the agreement with Artsana for a retail newco.
Investcorp's Advisor in the acquisition of Dainese, a historic company manufacturing technical clothing for motorcyclists
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners has assisted Investcorp in the acquisition of Dainese, a leading company in manufacturing top quality technical clothing in the motorcycling world and in the other dynamic sports. The company has been valued in Euro 130 million.
Advisor of Tommaso Giulini from Fluorsid S.p.A. in the offer for the acquisition of Cagliari Calcio.
Gattai Minoli & Partners is assisting entrepreneur Tommaso Giulini from company Fluorsid S.p.A. in the negotiations to acquire Cagliari Calcio S.p.a. from Massimo Cellino.
With TeamSystem in the acquisition of 24Ore Software
Gattai Minoli & Partners has assisted TeamSystem in the acquisition of 24OreSoftware, the Sole24Ore Group division specialised in the software aimed at professionals, undertakings, building technicians and tax assistance Centres.
With Cerved Information Solutions SpA and CVC in the listing of ordinary shares on the screen-based stock exchange organised and managed by Borsa Italiana
Cerved Information Solutions S.p.A., Cerved Group's holding, has today filed the application for admission to the listing of its shares on Borsa Italiana.
With Versace in Blackstone's entry in the company's share capital
Gattai Minoli & Partners has assisted Versace in finalising the agreement for the entry of Blackstone, a private equity Fund, in the company's share capital with a 20% stake in the company.
With Jazz Pharmaceutical Plc in the acquisition of Gentium Spa
Gattai Minoli & Partners has assisted Jazz Pharmaceutical Plc, an Irish pharmaceutical company listed on Nasdaq, in the important acquisition of Italian company Gentium S.p.A., also listed on Nasdaq.
Salmoiraghi & Viganò's Advisor in entering Luxottica's share capital and in the relevant debt renegotiation
Gattai Minoli & Partners has assisted Salmoiraghi & Viganò in entering Lusottica's share capital and in renegotiating the debt instrumental to the completion of the transaction. Bruno Gattai, together with Partner Gerardo Gabrielli, acted on behalf of Gattai Minoli & Partners whilst, as regards the debt renegotiation, the team was led by Partner Gaetano Carrello assisted by Associate Laura Filippi.
With Bain Capital and Clessidra in the Euro 1.13 billion sale of Cerved Group to CVC
CVC Capital Partners has acquired Cerved, an Italian company specialised in the supply of business information, from Bain Capital and Clessidra for Euro 1.13 billion, as reported by a note from CVC.