
Giovanni E. Spinelli is the Managing Partner of Bartko Pavia LLP’s New York office and is the Chair of the Corporate Practice. Known for his deep knowledge of the issues and specific needs of his Italian and other European clients, Mr. Spinelli’s practice focuses on general corporate and commercial transactions, and includes international mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance and regulatory compliance, finance, distribution and licensing. He counsels foreign companies in establishing and developing their presence in the United States and regularly advises several high-profile clients in the luxury goods industry. Mr. Spinelli is a frequent speaker before professional organizations and academic institutions on topics related to the U.S. legal system and the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the U.S. He has led seminars for international audiences, including at prestigious universities such as Bocconi University and LUISS in Italy. His lectures focus on providing practical legal insights for foreign companies entering or operating in the U.S. market.
Credentials
Education
- Yale Law School, LL.M., 1994
- Faculty of Law of the University of Florence, J.D., summa cum laude, 1991
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of New York
Insights
Speaking Engagements
09, December 2025
Giovanni Spinelli Discusses Key Provisions of the NY LLC Transparency Act in IACC Webinar
Bartko Pavia partner Giovanni Spinelli recently presented a timely and insightful webinar, “Understanding the New York LLC Transparency Act,” addressing upcoming compliance requirements and their practical implications. Hosted in collaboration with the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, the session offered an in-depth and timely analysis of the Act, providing attendees with strategic insights and practical considerations as they prepare for implementation in the year ahead. The presentation materials are available at this link, and the full webinar recording can be accessed on the IACC’s YouTube channel.
Events
21, November 2025
Bartko Pavia Participates in the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce’s 12th Annual Luxury Summit
On November 20th, Bartko Pavia had the pleasure of taking part in Designing the Future: Redefining Luxury in the Age of Innovation—Italian America Chamber of Commerce’s 12th annual Luxury Summit held at KPMG New York headquarters.
Publications
05, September 2025
Client Alert: Texas Telemarketing Law Expands To Texts - Key Requirements
Effective September 1, 2025, SB 140 expands Texas’ telemarketing law to cover SMS/MMS and image messages. Businesses who send marketing texts from Texas or to persons located in Texas must register with the Texas Secretary of State ($200 filing fee; $10,000 security deposit).
Media Mentions
06, March 2025
Boutique Merger Creates Bicoastal 'Sweet Spot' In NY, Calif.
California-based litigation boutique Bartko LLP announced Monday that it has merged with New York-based Pavia & Harcourt to create a combined 61-lawyer firm with a substantial bicoastal platform in San Francisco
Media Mentions
06, March 2025
California, New York Litigation Boutiques Combine to Create Bicoastal Firm
Bartko is combining with Pavia & Harcourt to create Bartko Pavia, which will have 61 lawyers across Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York.
Media Mentions
06, March 2025
Newly Combined Firm, Bartko Pavia LLP, Redefines Client Success with a Business-Centric Approach
Bartko LLP and Pavia & Harcourt LLP combine to create a national firm with an international reach and business-centric approach, focused on their clients’ goals and long-term success.
Publications
10, February 2025
New York and DOJ Introduce Stricter Data Privacy Requirements
New York Updates Data Breach Notification Law
Publications
04, October 2024
California Enacts the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024
The California Responsible Textile Recovery Act (SB 707) establishes a producer responsibility program that applies to producers of apparel and textile articles sold in California.
Publications
03, July 2023
Enforcement of New California's Privacy Regulations Delayed
A California judge has made a last-minute decision to delay the enforcement of the CaliforniaPrivacy Rights Act (CPRA) regulations until March 29, 2024. The original plan was for theregulations to be enforced starting July 1.
Publications
09, March 2023
Upcoming Compliance Date Under the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020
The California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA) has introduced a new body of rules toensure a higher level of protection of consumers' personal information. In a notable change,the CPRA also introduces new privacy rights for employees and extends data privacyprotections to consumer data exchanged in a business-to-business context.
Publications
- IACC Webinar “Understanding the New York LLC Transparency Act": Presenter – December 8, 2025
- L.U.I.S.S. Guido Carli, Rome – Master of Fashion Law: “Navigating Omni-Channel Distribution Challenges for Luxury in the United States” – May 11, 2024
- Bocconi University, Milan – EMiLUX Executive Master in Luxury Management: “Introduction to the U.S. Legal System” – December 16, 2021, November 15, 2022
- Bocconi University, Milan – Master of Science: “Managing the Multinational Corporation: An Introduction to the U.S. Legal System” – October 5, 2021 – September 27, 2022
- Italian Reputation Focus USA: Panel Member – New York, May 6, 2021
- Union Internationale des Avocats: Focus USA – “International Business Law and International Contracts” – New York, March 12, 2021
- UniCredit International Forum: Focus USA – “Introduzione al sistema legale americano” – Confindustria Alto Milanese – Legnano, November 15, 2018
Insights & News
Press Release
30, October 2025
An Ruda Serves as Judge at the Berkeley Female Founders & Funders Summit
Honors and Awards
17, May 2023
Media Mentions
27, October 2025
Press Release
17, December 2025
Honors and Awards
26, November 2025
Patrick M. Ryan Named to Daily Journal’s 2025 “Top Antitrust Lawyers” List
Honors and Awards
23, September 2025
Patrick M. Ryan Earns Repeat Recognition as 2025 Top 100 Lawyer
Media Mentions
30, May 2025
Honors and Awards
01, January 2025
Bartko Pavia Earns Recognition in 2025 Best Law Firms® Rankings
Press Release
31, May 2019
Bartko Pavia Firm Obtains $845,114,000 Judgment for ASML Against XTAL, Inc.
Press Release
01, August 2025
Bartko Pavia Continues Strategic Expansion with Addition of Antitrust Partner Ian Papendick
Media Mentions
05, February 2024
Honors and Awards
24, January 2024
Press Release
14, May 2025
Bartko Pavia’s Patrick M. Ryan obtains $222 million jury verdict against Walmart
Honors and Awards
08, November 2023
Press Release
11, March 2022
Bartko Pavia Scores Huge Defense Jury Verdict in $411 Million Sutter Health Antitrust Class Action
Press Release
07, February 2023
Press Release
30, October 2025
An Ruda Serves as Judge at the Berkeley Female Founders & Funders Summit
Honors and Awards
17, May 2023
Media Mentions
27, October 2025
Press Release
17, December 2025
Honors and Awards
26, November 2025
Patrick M. Ryan Named to Daily Journal’s 2025 “Top Antitrust Lawyers” List
Honors and Awards
23, September 2025
Patrick M. Ryan Earns Repeat Recognition as 2025 Top 100 Lawyer
Media Mentions
30, May 2025
Honors and Awards
01, January 2025
Bartko Pavia Earns Recognition in 2025 Best Law Firms® Rankings
Press Release
31, May 2019
Bartko Pavia Firm Obtains $845,114,000 Judgment for ASML Against XTAL, Inc.
Press Release
01, August 2025
Bartko Pavia Continues Strategic Expansion with Addition of Antitrust Partner Ian Papendick
Media Mentions
05, February 2024
Honors and Awards
24, January 2024
Press Release
14, May 2025
Bartko Pavia’s Patrick M. Ryan obtains $222 million jury verdict against Walmart
Honors and Awards
08, November 2023
Press Release
11, March 2022
Bartko Pavia Scores Huge Defense Jury Verdict in $411 Million Sutter Health Antitrust Class Action
Press Release
07, February 2023
Press Release
30, October 2025
An Ruda Serves as Judge at the Berkeley Female Founders & Funders Summit
Honors and Awards
17, May 2023
Media Mentions
27, October 2025