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Mail: cgarbarini@gattai.itPosition: Partner
Office: Milan
Tel: +39 02.30323232
Fax: +39 02.30323242
Cristiano Garbarini
Cristiano Garbarini specializes in international taxation, private equity, corporate and M&A taxation as well as banking, finance and capital markets taxation, offering a full range of tax consultancy, tax litigation and related professional services to both domestic and international clients. Before joining the Firm, he was partner at “Studio Tremonti Romagnoli Piccardi e Associati” since 2012.
In 1999, Cristiano graduated with an honours Law degree from the University of Genoa and, in 2003, he received his honours Ph.D in International Tax Law, also from the University of Genoa. He was admitted to the bar in 2002.
He is the author of several publications and he regularly participates as a conference speaker in many events and specialized seminars.
Cristiano speaks Italian and English.
The Firm with Stirling Square in the acquisition of Tapì
The Firm has advised Stirling Square Capital Partners, a pan-European private equity fund, in the execution of an agreement with Wise Equity aimed at acquiring Tapì, leading Italian manufacturer of designer caps for beverages, cosmetics and seasoning.
Gattai, Minoli, Partners with KYIP Investment Fund for the acquisition of Selecta Group
The Firm has advised KYIP Capital and its closed-end mutual investment fund called "KYIP Investment Fund" in connection to the acquisition of the entire share capital of Selecta Group.
Gattai, Minoli, Partners in the sale of DOC Generici to TPG
The Firm advised ICG and Merieux Equity Partners in the sale of DOC Generici, leading company in the Italian market in the distribution of generic drugs, to TPG Capital, private equity platform of the global alternative asset management firm TPG.
Gattai, Minoli, Partners with Amf S.p.A. in the acquisition of Italcatene
The Tax department of the Firm advised Amf S.p.A. in the acquisition of Italcatene Group, which includes Italcatene and Italfinish, from the Tozzi family, who will re-invest in the group and will maintain its management role in coordination with the management team of Amf Group.
Gattai, Minoli, Partners for the bond issuance and the revolving super senior credit facility agreement in favour of Optima S.p.A.
The Firm advised the lenders and the subscribers for the refinancing of the existing financial indebtedness of Optima S.p.A., leading company active in the Food & Beverage sector and entirely owned by the private equity fund Charterhouse, through the issue of senior secured notes called "Euro 220,000,000 Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2029" and a super senior revolving credit facility.
Gattai, Minoli, Partners in the acquisition of the majority of Save The Duck
The Firm advised Reinold Geiger and André Hoffmann, respectively Executive Chairman and CEO of the multinational L'Occitane International S.A., in the indirect acquisition of a majority stake in the corporate capital of Save The Duck, the first 100% animal-free jacket brand and first fashion company in Italy to obtain the B-Corp certification, implemented by purchasing the relevant interests from Progressio SGR and the other minority shareholders.
Gattai, Minoli, Partners in the acquisition of RGI by CVC
The Firm acted as legal advisor to the lenders involved in the acquisition by CVC of RGI, independent provider of software solutions in the European insurance sector, from Corsair, private equity firm with active investments in services, software and payments in the financial services market.
Gattai, Minoli, Partners in the entrance of Tikehau in the share capital of Mint
Gattai, Minoli, Partners has been advisor to Tikehau Capital in the context of the acquisition of 25% of the share capital of Mint.
Gattai, Minoli, Partners with Stirling Square Capital Partners in the high yield bond issuance of Verde Bidco
Gattai, Minoli, Partners advised Stirling Square Capital Partners in the context of the high yield bond issuance, for an amount of 450 million euros, aimed at financing the acquisition of the entire share capital of SSCP Green Holdings, parent company of the Itelyum group, by Verde Bidco.
Gattai, Minoli, Partners in the high yield bond issuance for the acquisition of Pasubio
Gattai Minoli Partners advised PAI Partners in the financing, through a high yield bond issue for an amount of 340 million euros, for the acquisition of Pasubio.
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 and Investcorp in the acquisition of CloudCare
Gattai, Minoli, Partners advised Investcorp in the acquisition of CloudCare S.p.A, tech platform active in the energy, telecommunications and insurance sectors managed by Andrea Conte.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners legal advisor to Dainese in the acquisition of TCX Group, leading manufacturer of motorcycle boots, from Keyhaven Fund.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted Dainese in the acquisition of TCX Group, leading manufacturer of motorcycle boots, from the private equity fund Keyhaven.
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 advisor to Banca IMI in the real estate financing for the acquisition and development of Via Rovello 16-18 in Milan by funds managed by Polis SGR
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted Banca IMI in the real estate financing for the acquisition and development of Via Rovello 16-18 in Milan by funds managed by Polis SGR.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners in the acquisition by Cedacri of CAD IT
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advised Cedacri, major Italian operator in the outsourcing and IT market for banks and financial institutions, as purchaser, in the acquisition of CAD IT.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners confirms the strength of its high yield practice acting as counsel to the Global Coordinators Credit Suisse, Barclays e UBS in the USD 505mln high yield bond issued to finance the acquisition of Forgital by Carlyle.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners has advised the Global Coordinators Credit Suisse, Barclays e UBS on the high yield bond issued to finance the acquisition of Forgital by Carlyle, one of the most important transaction of 2019 in the Italian private equity market.
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 Advisor to Blumen Group S.p.A. in the refinancing of the financial indebtedness
Blumen Group S.p.A., company active in the hobby and professional seed and in the plantcare market, controlled by IGI Investimenti Quattro Fund managed by IGI Private Equity, closed a financing transaction aimed at refinancing the current financial indebtedness and supporting its core business. Crédit Agricole Cariparma S.p.A. acted as mandated lead arranger and original lender.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners legal advisor to BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and Crédit Agricole CIB in the high yield for the financing of the acquisition of Italmatch by Bain Capital
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted the Global Coordinators Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, Citigroup and Crédit Agricole CIB in the placement by Fire (BC) Bidco, a company controlled by funds managed by Bain Capital, of a €410 million high yield bond, issued to finance the acquisition of Italmatch Chemicals S.p.A., an Italian company leader in the global production and marketing of specialty chemical additives.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advisor to Alpha Private Equity Fund 7 in the structuring and in the tax aspects of the acquisition of Calligaris
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted Alpha Private Equity Fund 7 in the structuring and in the tax aspects of the acquisition of Calligaris, a company active in the global market of the living & dining furniture, from the Calligaris family.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners in the refinancing to Rina
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners, with a team formed by partners Lorenzo Vernetti and Marco Leonardi and by associates Silvia Romano and Cristina Cupolo, assisted Rina Group, leader in the energy, marine, transport & infrastructure areas, in the debt refinancing amounting to Euro 150 million
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advisor to Sintonia for the tax aspects of Euro 1 billion financing
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advised Sintonia S.p.A. for the tax aspects of Euro 1 billion financing obtained from a pool of ten banks, with a team formed by partner Cristiano Garbarini and associate Valentina Buzzi.
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 high yield bond of TeamSystem
TeamSystem, and Hellman & Friedman portfolio company, concluded successfully the issuance of a eur 550mln floating rate senior secured high-yield bond due 2023 and of a eur 200mln floating rate senior secured bond due 2025.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advisor to Italmobiliare in the acquisition of a 60% stake of L’Aromatika
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advised Italmobiliare in the acquisition of a 60% stake of L’Aromatika, a leading company active in the coffee roasting process and in the production and commercialisation of coffee beans, pods and capsules under the brand “Caffè Borbone”
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 in the reorganisation of Metecno Group
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners has advised certain investors and Metecno S.p.A. in the context of a general reorganisation of Metecno Group, operating – among others – in the planning, manufacture and sale of insulated prefabricated panels for the industrial and civil construction.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advisor to the subscribers of Limacorporate bond issuance
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advised the pool of subscribers led by Goldman Sachs International and Ubs Limited, of the Euro 275 million high yield bond issued by Limacorporate, Italian multinational company leader in the orthopaedic and medical area, controlled by the Swedish private equity fund Eqt.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners tax advisor to BlueGem Capital Partners in the acquisition of Dr. Vranjes Firenze
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners acted as tax advisor to BlueGem Capital Partners in the acquisition of 70% of Dr. Vranjes Firenze, leading company in the luxury market for home fragrances and cosmetics.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners legal Advisor of AC Milan in two non-convertible bonds issuance
Associazione Calcio Milan S.p.A. has completed his financial debt reorganisation, started from the well-known closing of the company’s acquisition occurred on 13 April 2017, through the issuance of two non-convertible bonds listed on the Third Market organized and managed by the Vienna Stock Exchange, entirely subscribed by the qualified investor Project Redblack S.à .r.l.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners legal advisor to Autodistribution in the acquisition of three major auto parts distributors in Italy, the companies OVAM, Top Car and Ricauto.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted the group owned by Autodistribution, company under French law, subsidiary of Bain Capital and active in the auto parts distribution, in the acquisition of three major parts distributors in Italy, the companies OVAM, Top Car and Ricauto, assisted by Studio tributario e legale Lo Maglio Colnago Giacosa Magnoni and by Studio TS Commercialisti Associati.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners legal advisor to Bain Capital in the acquisition of Fintyre from BlueGem
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted Bain Capital in the acquisition of Fintyre, leading distributor in Italy of replacement tyres, from BlueGem - assisted by Gianni, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli & Partners.
Cristiano Garbarini joins Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners Tax department as partner
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners keeps on growing thanks to Cristiano Garbarini who joins as partner in Tax department. Garbarini is a highly experienced lawyer with a strong focus on the tax profiles of private equity, M&A, banking and finance transactions. A magna cum laude graduate from the University of Genoa and a PhD in International Tax Law, after various experiences at national and international law firms, in 2002 Garbarini joined Studio Tremonti Romagnoli Piccardi e Associati, where he became partner in 2012.