Federico Bal
Passion, empathy, creativity
Federico Bal focuses his activity on M&A, private equity and capital markets. He assists Italian and foreign companies and private equity funds in Italian and cross-border transactions. He also advises on a regular basis companies owned by institutions (in particular private equity portfolio companies) and family-owned business on the whole spectrum of corporate and commercial law.
Previously, he was an associate at Pavia e Ansaldo and Giliberti, Pappalettera, Triscornia. In 2013, he was a visiting foreign lawyer at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP (New York office).
He graduated in law, magna cum laude, at the University of Pavia in 2007 and has been admitted to the Milan Bar Association since 2010.
Federico speaks Italian, English and French.
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 with Axitea in the composition with creditors (concordato preventivo)
The Firm advised Axitea, a leading company active in the private security sector in Italy, in the early settlement of the execution phase of the composition with creditors on a going concern basis (concordato preventivo con continuità aziendale) to which it had been admitted in November 2016.
Gattai, Minoli, Partners with Clessidra in the acquisition of Viabizzuno
The Firm advised Clessidra Private Equity SGR in the acquisition of a controlling stake in Viabizzuno S.r.l., a company active in the production and design of lighting devices 100% made in Italy.
Gattai, Minoli, Partners in the sale of Sirap France to Happy Group
The Firm advised Sirap in the sale of its subsidiary Sirap France to Happy Group.
Gattai, Minoli, Partners in the sale of Sirap UK to PFF Group
The Firm advised Sirap, portfolio company of Italmobiliare Group, in the sale of its UK activities concerning the production of thermoforming containers for food packaging, for a turnover close to 13 million pounds, to the British packaging manufacturer PFF Group.
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 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 with the managers in the sale of Scrigno by Clessidra
Gattai, Minoli, Partners assisted the management team of Scrigno S.p.A., a company active in the design, production and marketing of counter frames for concealed sliding doors and windows.
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 advised on Euro 40 million note issuance to finance the acquisition by Dedalus Group of the healthcare software business of DXC Technology
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners advised Tikehau Capital on the finance and corporate matters of the Euro 40 million PIK note tap issuance by Dedalus Holding S.p.A..
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners in the sale of the property hosting Dsquared2's showroom in Milan.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted Dsquared2, prestigious international brand, in the sale to Deka Immobilien, through a sale & lease-back transaction, of a mixed-use real property located in Milan, Via Ceresio 7/9.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners in the sale of the Petruzalek Group to Zeus Packaging
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted Sirap-Gema S.p.A., an Italmobiliare subsidiary company, in the execution of a binding agreement for the sale of the Petruzalek Group and Sirap GmbH (Germany) to the Irish Zeus Packaging.
Practice notes on shareholders' rights and quotaholders' rights
Federico Bal, partner of the Corporate and Commercial Law Department, together with Prof. Marco Ventoruzzo, Of Counsel of the department and Full Professor of Business Law at Bocconi University in Milan, are the authors of Practice notes on shareholders' rights and quotaholders' rights.
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.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners in the debt restructuring of Roberto Cavalli S.p.A.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advised Roberto Cavalli S.p.A. in the complex restructuring of its financial indebtedness through an agreement pursuant to art. 182 bis of the Italian bankruptcy law approved by the Court of Milan on 29 October 2019.
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 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 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 advisor to Kryalos in the 35% minority stake sale to Blackstone
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners acted as legal advisor in the sale of 35% of Kryalos Investments S.r.l., holding of Kryalos SGR S.p.A., to affiliates of The Blackstone Group L.P., following the approval of the transaction by Bank of Italy.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners partner to the event “BluE Revolution” taking place during the Milan Design Week
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners is actively involved in the first edition of “BluE Revolution”, event sponsored by the Municipality of Milan held during the Milan Design Week (from April 9 to April 14) focused on the new scenarios drawn by the electric revolution.
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advisor to Talent Garden in the acquisition of the companies which organise the SingularityU Summit
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advised Talent Garden, the biggest networking and training platform in Europe for the digital innovation set up in Italy in 2011 and led by Davide Dattoli, in the agreements for the acquisition of the companies which organise the SingularityU Summit in Italy and Spain.
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners with A2A in the acquisition of a portfolio of 39 photovoltaic plants
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners assisted A2A Rinnovabili S.p.A. in the acquisition of a portfolio of 39 photovoltaic plants throughout Italy for a total capacity of 43MW held by 9 SPV owned by TS Energy Italy S.p.A., an Italian subsidiary of the Chinese group Zhongli Talesun Solar Groupe.
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 legal advisor to Italmobiliare and the financing banks in the acquisition of the GPL division of Lampogas Group from Autogas
After the acquisition, Autogas Group will be recognized on the Italian market among the leaders in the GPL distribution with revenues equal to about half billion.
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 with “Freeda Media”
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners assisted AG Digital Media - the first new generation Italian media company that talks through the digital brand “Freeda” to the young generation of millennial women
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 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 appoints three new Equity Partners, Federico Bal, Valentina Lattanzi and Andrea Taurozzi
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners continues its growth process and internal development strategy by appointing three new Equity Partners, Federico Bal, Valentina Lattanzi and Andrea Taurozzi.
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 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 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 advised Cerved in the acquisition of the business information going concern of Fox & Parker S.r.l
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners advised Cerved Information Solutions S.p.A. in the acquisition of the business information going concern of Fox & Parker S.r.l. focused
With Italmobiliare Group in the acquisition of Rosa Plast Due
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners, with a team composed of Luca Minoli (partner), Federico Bal (senior associate) and Flavia Quitadamo (associate), represented Sirap Gema (Italmobiliare Group) in the acquisition of Rosa Plast Due
With Edison in the acquisition of 90mw in Friuli Venezia Giulia (cellina) and the sale of its stakes in Hydros and Seledison in Alto Adige
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners represented Edison in a complex M&A transaction entailing (a) the transfer to Alperia of Edison’s stakes in Hydros and SelEdison, energy companies operating in the province of Bolzano, and, concurrently, (b) the transfer to Edison of Alperia’s stake in Cellina Energy, a company owning 90MW hydroelectric plants of the so-called “Udine Group”, previously assigned by Edipower through a non-proportional demerger
With Italmobiliare in the transfer of Sirap Insulation to Soprema Group
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners, with a team composed of Luca Minoli (partner) and Federico Bal (senior associate), represented Sirap Gema (Italmobiliare Group) in the sale of its subsidiary Sirap Insulation - leading company in the production of thermal and acoustic insulation systems on the Italian market - to Soprema Group
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.
Cerved Information Solutions' Advisor in the acquisition, through its subsidiary Cerved Credit Management Group, of 80% of Recus Spa.
Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners has assisted Cerved Information Solutions in the acquisition, through its subsidiary Cerved Credit Management Group, of 80% of Recus Spa, a company active in doubtful credit management.