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Paul Hastings LLP

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

Banking and finance

Within Banking and finance, tier 4

Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker (Europe) LLP represented MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese in a medium-term financing and advised Barclays Capital as lender in the envisaged restructuring of existing loans granted to PlusValore and Carifin Italia. Ex-Bonelli Erede Pappalardo lawyers Alberto Del Din and Alessandro Stoppa are well known to the market.

Capital markets: Debt

Within Capital markets: Debt, Paul Hastings LLP is a third tier firm,

Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker (Europe) LLP provides ‘strong, in-depth analysis’. The team represented Nomura International with a proposed securitisation of receivables. Ex-Bonelli Erede Pappalardo partner Alberto Del Din is recommended.

Corporate and M&A: Milan and Rome

Within Corporate and M&A Milan and Rome, tier 5

Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker (Europe) LLP has established strong relationships with Telecom Italia, Fiat, Exor and CIR. Thomson Reuters and IBM are new clients. The practice recently advised Babcock & Brown in the sale of several B&B Group companies. Bruno Cova ‘achieves results’. Antonio Azzarà and Alessandro Stoppa are also recommended.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, tier 5

Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker (Europe) LLP’s lead disputes partner Francesca Petronio is ‘well prepared and knows her facts’. IKEA was assisted in disputes with general contractors. The team’s white-collar crime practice has grown considerably.

Real estate

Within Real estate, tier 5

Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker (Europe) LLP acts for developers, financial institutions, opportunity funds, real estate operating companies, pension funds and advisors. Fortress Investment Group was advised by Alberto Del Din and Alessandro Stoppa in the establishment and management of various real estate funds in Italy. Del Din ‘stands out in all possible ways’.

Restructuring and insolvency

Within Restructuring and insolvency, Paul Hastings LLP is a second tier firm,

Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker (Europe) LLP’s Milan restructuring and distressed investments team advised Lucchni’s board of directors on its €1.2bn restructuring, and Bertone’s liquidator was assisted with its extraordinary administration. Bruno Cova ‘has an inside understanding of how multinationals work’. Antonio Azzarà is also recommended.

Tax

Within Tax, tier 5

Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker (Europe) LLPstands out for its wide network and large numbers of experienced professionals’. The practice represented Telecom Italia in ADR matters concerning inspections and audits carried out by the Guardia di Finanza. Bernadette Accili is ‘very competent in all fiscal topics, especially in VAT’.


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