10 Nov 2025

Law firms advising on Fila's acquisition of Seven

"Studio Salonia e Associati and Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici advised Fila (Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini) on its agreement to acquire 100% of Seven from founding shareholders (Di Stasio family) and majority investor Green Arrow Private Equity Fund 3, which was assisted by PedersoliGattai. Closing expected by 31 January 2026."

Studio Salonia e Associati and Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici acted as legal advisors to Fila (Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini), while PedersoliGattai advised the founding shareholders (the Di Stasio family) and the majority investor Green Arrow Private Equity Fund 3. Fila, a company listed on Euronext Milan, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Seven, a manufacturer of backpacks and a wide range of school and educational products marketed under owned brands including Seven, Invicta, SJ Gang and Mitama. The transaction, whose closing is expected by 31 January 2026, is described by the parties as a key step in Fila’s further development, enabling significant commercial synergies, an expansion of its brand portfolio and a strengthened competitive position in the Italian school market. Studio Salonia e Associati represented client Fila (Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini) with a team composed by: partner Annalisa Barbera; senior associate Federica Paganini; senior associate Valentina Besutti. Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici represented client Fila (Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini) with a team composed by: partner Federica Munno; junior partner Vittorio Cavajoni; associate Marco Tapparo; associate Luca Orio; junior associate Silvia Barbati; and, for financing matters, equity partner Andrea Limongelli and associate Leopoldo Esposito. PedersoliGattai represented clients the founding shareholders (the Di Stasio family) and majority shareholder Green Arrow Private Equity Fund 3 with a team composed by: partner Federico Bal; senior associate Edoardo Pistone; associate Filippo Speroni.
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