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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Italy
Banking and finance
Within Banking and finance, tier 4
Paul Hastings LLP’s Milan co-chair Alberto Del Din has extensive experience in banking and finance. The practice advised an international bank on a high-value financing of the acquisition of consumer loan portfolios by two Italian SPVs, and represented GE Capital, Unicredit and Banca Popolare di Novara in the restructuring of a loan granted to Redecam, a leading provider of filtration, gas treatment, equipment and services.
Capital markets
Within Debt, Paul Hastings LLP is a third tier firm,
Paul Hastings LLP represented Leo Consumo 1 as issuer of approximately €700m asset-backed notes in respect of a consumer loans portfolio originated by Citi, and advised Intesa Sanpaolo on securitisation transactions. Alberto Del Din is the lead partner.
Corporate and M&A: Milan and Rome
Within Corporate and M&A: Milan and Rome, tier 4
Paul Hastings LLP’s ‘advice is always linked to business needs’. The practice advised Exor, the holding company of Fiat, on the proposed sale of one of its portfolio companies, Alpitour. Alessandro Stoppa has ‘a deal-making, commercial approach’, Bruno Cova is adept at ‘tremendously complex negotiations’, and Antonio Azzarà is also recommended.
Dispute resolution
Within Dispute resolution, tier 4
Paul Hastings LLP represented Telecom Italia in criminal proceedings and multiple civil claims for damages deriving from corruption, data protection violations, espionage and IT crimes, allegedly committed by some of its former managers and employees to the detriment of more than 5,000 parties. Francesca Petronio leads the team, which welcomed associate Francesco Falco from Lombardi Molinari e Associati.
Energy
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Real estate
Within Real estate, tier 4
Paul Hastings LLP’s Alberto Del Din is ‘exceptionally good’, and Alessandro Stoppa is ‘not only experienced but also extremely knowledgeable’. The team advised Patron Capital on the acquisition of a property in Venice.
Restructuring and insolvency
Within Restructuring and insolvency, Paul Hastings LLP is a second tier firm,
Paul Hastings LLP’s ‘legal advice is always sound and reliable’. The team represented Lucchini on its €1bn restructuring, including advising on financing agreements and on negotiations with shareholders. Alberto Del Din ‘offers solutions to legal problems’, and Bruno Cova ‘provides inspiring service’. Antonio Azzarà is also recommended.
Tax
Within Tax, tier 5
Paul Hastings LLP adopts ‘a straightforward approach’. The group advised Exor on tax aspects of the proposed sale of portfolio company Alpitour. Bernadette Accili is ‘responsive and proposes solutions’.