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Norton Rose Studio Legale

PIAZZA DIAZ 1, 20123 MILANO, ITALY

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

Banking and finance

Within Banking and finance, Norton Rose LLP is a third tier firm,

Norton Rose Studio Legale is particularly noted for project finance transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The team advised on the financing for a large road project in northern Italy and acted for Turkish project company, MMK Atakas Metalurji Sanayi, Ticaret ve Liman Isletmeciligi AS (MMK Atakas), on the long-term financing for the construction of its integrated flat steel making complex and related infrastructure facilities in Turkey. The practice also advised UniCredit Corporate Banking, as mandated lead arranger, facility agent and lender, as well as the lenders, in connection with a strategic financing to Linkem for the expansion and development of its WiMAX business in Italy. Arturo Sferruzza and Mario Lisanti are recommended. Michael Taylor moved to Gowlings (UK) LLP in London.

Capital markets: Debt

Within Capital markets: Debt, tier 4

‘Excellent’ partner Umberto Mauro joined Norton Rose Studio Legale from Macchi di Cellere Gangemi in 2008. Mauro has been successful in consolidating his securitisation and derivatives practice. Grimaldi Compagnia di Navigazione was advised in connection with a private offering of €350m perpetual subordinated notes.

Capital markets: Equity

Within Capital markets: Equity, Norton Rose LLP is a third tier firm,

Norton Rose Studio Legale is noted for its industry know-how in relation to financial institutions, energy, infrastructure, transport and technology. The team advised Terni Energia, as issuer, and BNP Paribas, as global coordinator and bookrunner, in a new share issue. Paolo Daviddi is the key contact.

Corporate and M&A: Milan and Rome

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

Norton Rose Studio Legale has been increasingly active in cross-border M&A and private equity deals. Aspria Group was assisted with the acquisition of Harbour Club Sporting and Spa in Milan and Xenon Private Equity V was advised on the acquisition of Telerobot OCEM, a Genoa-based company that produces highly specialised machinery for the automotive sector. Paolo Daviddi, Nicolò Juvara and Davide Proverbio are all recommended.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution,

The recent merger to form Hogan Lovells Studio Legale added to the group’s list of major clients, instructions and spectrum of activities covered. It has strengths in product liability, product safety and commercial disputes, as well as banking and corporate disputes, insurance and arbitration, The practice assisted Google in various actions brought by Italian users concerning online services such as YouTube and Google Streetview. Product liability head Francesca Rolla is ‘flexible and responsive’, and ex-Norton Rose Studio Legale litigation head Cristina Pagni is well respected. Senior associate Filippo Chiaves is noted for contentious insolvency.

Energy

Within Energy, Norton Rose LLP is a second tier firm,

Norton Rose Studio Legale stands out for its renewables sector experience, advising on solar, wind, biomass and waste-to-energy projects. Key matters included advising the sponsors in the development and project financing of a 22MW photovoltaic project portfolio. Arturo Sferruzza is a key contact.

Legal market overview

Within Legal market overview,

Domestic legal giant Gianni, Origoni, Grippo & Partners recently recruited Allen & Overy – Studio Legale Associato’s former litgation head Alberto Nanni and reinforced its ranks in Padua with the arrival of corporate partner, Paolo Brugnera, and financial institutions litigator Paolo Gnignati from Simmons & Simmons, whose Rome office also endured several partner and associate departures to DLA Piper. Norton Rose Studio Legale launched a new antitrust department in Milan when Andrea Zulli joined from Linklaters. Clifford Chance witnessed another spinoff when Massimo La Torre left to form Grasso La Torre Morgese Cesàro and founding partner Gianfranco Negri-Clementi left NCTM Studio Legale Associato to form Negri-Clementi Studio Legale Associato.

Real estate

Within Real estate, tier 5

Norton Rose Studio Legale is active on the purchase, sale and finance side of commercial real estate transactions, its team comprised of corporate, finance, tax, and dispute resolution experts, as well as environmental, administrative and town planning law specialists. The practice advised Corio on the acquisition from Schroders of Le Vele Shopping Centre and the adjacent Millennium Entertainment Centre. Nicolò Juvara and Mario Lisanti are key contacts.

Restructuring and insolvency

Within Restructuring and insolvency, tier 4

Norton Rose Studio Legale’s Mario Lisanti has an active debt restructuring practice. The practice advised the banks on the €100m debt restructuring of Appliances Components Companies and its subsidiary Elettromeccanica.

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