Giovanni Spedicato

Partner, Milan

Biography

Overview

Giovanni Spedicato is a partner in the Milan office and practices in the areas of private and public M&A, Private Equity and Corporate.

Giovanni regularly assists Italian and international private equity sponsors, industrial clients and investment banks on cross-border and domestic transactions in a number of sectors - including aerospace, defense and government services, energy, infrastructure, entertainment, sports and media and retail & consumer products.

Giovanni is recognized as a Next Generation Partner in Private Equity by Legal 500 2025. According to Legal 500, clients say that Giovanni "is smart, experienced and helps the client in all aspects of a deal."

Bars and Courts
Italian Bar
Education
LLM
New York University School of Law
PhD

LUISS University, Rome, Italy

Law Degree

LUISS University, Rome, Italy

Languages
Italian
English

Experience

Carlyle Global Credit's investment in Lynx
Giovanni advised Carlyle Global Credit in connection with a landmark strategic long-term investment in Lynx S.p.A., an Italian company specialized in the design and implementation of digital solutions, through the subscription of a senior secured bond and preferred equity instruments.*

Carlyle Group's acquisition of Twin-Set
Giovanni advised Carlyle Group in connection with the acquisition of the Italian fashion brand Twin-Set, also known as Twin Set Simona Barbieri.*

Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners' investment in the Venice Airport
Giovanni advised Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners in connection with its investment in the Venice Airport and the construction of the first Italian private gas storage plant. These investments are among the most significant infrastructure deals in Italy the recent years.*

Global Infrastructure Partners' acquisition of Italo
Giovanni advised Global Infrastructure Partners in connection with the €1.94 billion acquisition of the Italian high-speed rail operator Italo (Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori).*

Carlyle and Investindustrial joint venture
Giovanni advised Carlyle and Investindustrial in connection with a joint venture to set up a design group that includes brands like Flos, B&B Italia, and Louis Poulsen, among others.*

Carlyle's investment in Prima Assicurazioni
Giovanni advised Credit funds managed by Carlyle in connection with their investment in the Italian insurance company Prima Assicurazioni.*

Worthington Steel's acquisition of Sitem
Giovanni advised Worthington Steel, Inc.in connection with its acquisition of a controlling equity stake in Sitem S.p.A., an Italy-based company that produces electric motor laminations and accessory products for automotive and industrial applications in Europe.*

*Prior to joining White & Case

Awards and Recognition

Private Equity
Next Generation Partner: Legal 500 2025