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Giovanni Spinelli

NY Office Managing Partner

New York

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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.

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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

Areas of Focus

Practices

  • Corporate

Industries

  • Fashion & Luxury Goods
  • Financial Services

Insights & News

Press Release

30, October 2025

An Ruda Serves as Judge at the Berkeley Female Founders & Funders Summit

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Honors and Awards

17, May 2023

Patrick M. Ryan Ranked Top IP Lawyer

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Media Mentions

27, October 2025

Steve Vieux Featured in Law360 Coverage of the California Lawyers Association’s Golden State Institute

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Press Release

17, December 2025

Bartko Pavia Elevates Four Attorneys to Partnership

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Honors and Awards

26, November 2025

Patrick M. Ryan Named to Daily Journal’s 2025 “Top Antitrust Lawyers” List

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Honors and Awards

23, September 2025

Patrick M. Ryan Earns Repeat Recognition as 2025 Top 100 Lawyer

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Media Mentions

30, May 2025

Zest Labs $222M Verdict Gains Widespread Media Coverage

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Honors and Awards

01, January 2025

Bartko Pavia Earns Recognition in 2025 Best Law Firms® Rankings

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Press Release

31, May 2019

Bartko Pavia Firm Obtains $845,114,000 Judgment for ASML Against XTAL, Inc.

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Press Release

01, August 2025

Bartko Pavia Continues Strategic Expansion with Addition of Antitrust Partner Ian Papendick

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Media Mentions

05, February 2024

Bartko Pavia Obtains Defense Win in Uber Trade Secret Case

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Honors and Awards

24, January 2024

Patrick M. Ryan Named Leading Commercial Litigator

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Press Release

14, May 2025

Bartko Pavia’s Patrick M. Ryan obtains $222 million jury verdict against Walmart

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Honors and Awards

08, November 2023

Bartko Pavia Ranked Top Litigation Boutique

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Press Release

11, March 2022

Bartko Pavia Scores Huge Defense Jury Verdict in $411 Million Sutter Health Antitrust Class Action

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Press Release

07, February 2023

Bartko Pavia Clients Win $680 Million Francesca Naify Case

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Press Release

30, October 2025

An Ruda Serves as Judge at the Berkeley Female Founders & Funders Summit

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Honors and Awards

17, May 2023

Patrick M. Ryan Ranked Top IP Lawyer

Learn more

Media Mentions

27, October 2025

Steve Vieux Featured in Law360 Coverage of the California Lawyers Association’s Golden State Institute

Learn more

Press Release

17, December 2025

Bartko Pavia Elevates Four Attorneys to Partnership

Learn more

Honors and Awards

26, November 2025

Patrick M. Ryan Named to Daily Journal’s 2025 “Top Antitrust Lawyers” List

Learn more

Honors and Awards

23, September 2025

Patrick M. Ryan Earns Repeat Recognition as 2025 Top 100 Lawyer

Learn more

Media Mentions

30, May 2025

Zest Labs $222M Verdict Gains Widespread Media Coverage

Learn more

Honors and Awards

01, January 2025

Bartko Pavia Earns Recognition in 2025 Best Law Firms® Rankings

Learn more

Press Release

31, May 2019

Bartko Pavia Firm Obtains $845,114,000 Judgment for ASML Against XTAL, Inc.

Learn more

Press Release

01, August 2025

Bartko Pavia Continues Strategic Expansion with Addition of Antitrust Partner Ian Papendick

Learn more

Media Mentions

05, February 2024

Bartko Pavia Obtains Defense Win in Uber Trade Secret Case

Learn more

Honors and Awards

24, January 2024

Patrick M. Ryan Named Leading Commercial Litigator

Learn more

Press Release

14, May 2025

Bartko Pavia’s Patrick M. Ryan obtains $222 million jury verdict against Walmart

Learn more

Honors and Awards

08, November 2023

Bartko Pavia Ranked Top Litigation Boutique

Learn more

Press Release

11, March 2022

Bartko Pavia Scores Huge Defense Jury Verdict in $411 Million Sutter Health Antitrust Class Action

Learn more

Press Release

07, February 2023

Bartko Pavia Clients Win $680 Million Francesca Naify Case

Learn more

Press Release

30, October 2025

An Ruda Serves as Judge at the Berkeley Female Founders & Funders Summit

Learn more

Honors and Awards

17, May 2023

Patrick M. Ryan Ranked Top IP Lawyer

Learn more

Media Mentions

27, October 2025

Steve Vieux Featured in Law360 Coverage of the California Lawyers Association’s Golden State Institute

Learn more

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