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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Italy

Banking and finance

Within Banking and finance , Linklaters LLP is a first tier firm,

Studio Legale Associato in association with Linklaters LLP’ Italian banking practice is headed by Davide Mencacci, who led Intesa Sanpaolo in relation to the Polimeri Speciali financing concerning the Polynt public tender offer, one of the largest post-crunch public-to-private LBOs in Italy. Managing partner Andrea Arosio led the advice given to Mediobanca as mandated lead arranger of the refinancing of TeamSystem’s 2004 LBO by Bain Capita while energy expert Tessa Lee represented RBS on the largest financing in the renewable energy sector in Italy in 2008. Managing associate Francesco Faldi (who was involved in the Sirti and Ducati LBOs) joined from Bonelli Erede Pappalardo.

Capital markets Debt

Within Capital markets Debt, Linklaters LLP is a second tier firm,

Structured debt expert Studio Legale Associato in association with Linklaters LLP is recommended for its supreme convertibles practice. Highlights include acting for Citigroup Global Markets as consent coordinator on the hugely complex cancellation of €3.8bn worth of securitisation transactions of healthcare receivables organised by the Lazio Region and represented Banco Santander in one of the few Italian securitisation transactions structured into EMTN form. Dario Longo is recommended for his ‘solutions to difficult negotiations’ and acted for arranger and underwriter HVB on a €23.7bn residential loan portfolio securitisation.

Capital markets Equity

Within Capital markets Equity, Linklaters LLP is a second tier firm,

Clients appreciate the completeness of Studio Legale Associato in association with Linklaters LLP’s team, being able to advise both on international and Italian equity matters. Recently, the practice worked on the planned Kedrion IPO, assisted Credit Suisse and HSBC with the Damas listing on the Dubai International Financial Exchange and advised Banca IMI on the €150m Tiscali rights issue. Also of interest, the firm advised the managers of the up-to €1.4bn Rule 144A and Regulation S rights offering by Finnmeccanica. ‘We were particularly impressed by the dedication and responsiveness of the team’, report clients. The ‘outstanding’ Claudia Parzani and Teresa Triglia are considered ‘especially professional and effective’.

Corporate and M&A Milan and Rome

Within Corporate and M&A Milan and Rome, tier 4

Studio Legale Associato in association with Linklaters LLP has seen a good flow of transactions from the banking and energy sectors, with Giovanni Pedersoli a strong name for M&A work in the banking sector. Highlights include advising Banca Santander on the sale of Interbanca, and assisting IntesaSanpaolo in the prominent acquisition of Pravex Bank. The ‘evidently experienced’ Luca Picone also comes highly recommended. The ‘smart and committed’ Francesco Stella joined in March 2008 from Giliberti Pappalettera Triscornia E Associati.

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