The Legal 500

Within Administrative law, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is a third tier firm,

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe successfully assisted Roma Servizi per la Mobilità in three litigation proceedings brought by bus-tour and school bus companies before TAR. Riccardo Troiano is an expert in administrative litigation, and Luigi Colombo and Domenico Galli are experienced advisers.

Within Banking and finance, tier 4

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe ‘provides a satisfactory and prompt service, and is excellent value for money’. It advised Pirelli & C., Pirelli Tyre and Pirelli International on obtaining a €1.2bn revolving credit facility in two tranches. Raul Ricozzi is ‘an experienced professional’, and Italy managing partner Patrizio Messina has ‘a strong aptitude for business’.

Within Debt, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is a third tier firm,

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe advised on a public securitisation of claims arising from mortgage loans originated by Veneto Banca. Raul Ricozzi is a well-respected practitioner. Italy managing partner Patrizio Messina and Rome partner Gianrico Giannesi are the key contacts.

Within Corporate and M&A: Milan and Rome, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is a third tier firm,

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe acted as deal counsel in the transaction that created Banca Sistema following the acquisition of Banca Sintesi’s shareholding, and advised Sinterama and Indorama Ventures on acquiring the share capital of Trevira, a manufacturer of synthetic fibres. Senior partner Alessandro De Nicola and Marco Nicolini are recommended, as are Milan-based Luca Fabbrini and Guido Testa.

Within Dispute resolution, tier 4

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe assisted companies from the Marriott Group in a dispute with a private consumer regarding a timeshare agreement at a Spanish resort. Riccardo Troiano, leads the group, in which Milan-based Luigi Colombo and Giovanni Carcaterra are also key contacts.

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Within Energy, tier 4

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe assisted Tirreno Power with financing for the construction and management of a photovoltaic power project in Caserta. Anna Spanò has longstanding renewable energy experience, and Carlo Montella ‘adds value during negotiations’.

Within Restructuring and insolvency, tier 4

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe’s ‘reliable and precise’ Daniela Andreatta is a key contact. The team assisted Nuova Pansac with a €250m debt restructuring.

Within Tax, tier 5

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe experienced an increase in tax litigation, as well as international tax planning and transfer pricing. The tax department also supports the corporate and global finance team in transactions.