Banking and finance: lender or arranger side in Italy

‘Extreme availability and competence.‘

‘A very structured firm that manages to guarantee coverage on a variety of topics.‘

‘Competence and seniority are the hallmarks of Chiomenti’s professionals.‘

‘Specialised in SACE guarantee issues.‘

‘Willingness to invest time and resources so as to offer the client tailored support.‘

‘Antonio Tavella is constant point of reference with maximum availability and a proactive attitude.‘

‘I appreciate Clifford Chance’s ability to provide clients with innovative solutions to complex legal matters, and to create cross-office teams that are capable of bringing the right expertise to address clients’ needs across a wide spectrum of transactional, litigation, corporate and regulatory areas.‘

‘Technical/sectorial expertise combined with innovation and dynamism.‘

‘Great availability and efficiency combined with undisputed professionalism.‘

‘Charles Adams has outstanding experience, availability and problem-solving ability.‘

‘Ferdinando Poscio is rated for his competence and professionalism.‘

‘White & Case is one of the best firms in the banking and finance sector.‘

‘Trained professionals offering state-of-the-art legal advice and diversified and innovative solutions.‘

‘The best firm for quality, competence and team depth.‘

‘Very high levels of competence, professionalism and knowledge of the market.‘

‘Iacopo Canino is an exemplary professional; an established lawyer who is always able to provide valid legal advice and find a useful compromise between the opposing needs of banks and borrowers.‘

‘Iacopo Canino has great experience, business expertise and problem-solving skills.‘

‘Gianluca Fanti: maximum competence and dedication with superb knowledge of the this market, including the most recent news.‘

‘Gianluca Fanti is a point of reference in the sector for professionalism, seriousness and competence.‘

‘Provides exceptional legal assistance in matters arising under Italian law during various complex transactions.‘

‘Very complex legal matters are relayed both in Italian and English in concise, straightforward and understandable terms (whether that be verbally or in writing).‘

‘I have always found the practice to be available, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure the parties it acts for are fully appraised (legal advice, legal opinions, etc) and their interests protected.‘

‘The quality of the service provided is, in my view, par-excellence and very tailored and specific – this opinion is based on my 35-year career in investment banking in circa 10 finance institutions, and having worked with many law firms.‘

‘The team is extremely committed and available.‘

‘Catia Tomasetti offers significant expertise in project finance, as well as debt restructuring. Her commercial and strategic approach is very much valued – she is extremely impressive in assisting complex negotiations, and the advice she imparts has always been shown to be the correct advice.‘

‘Catia Tomasetti’s calm and collected attitude during heated negotiations sets her apart. She is very adept at seeing the big picture and an authoritative voice in the world of project finance.‘

‘Managing associate Giorgio Frasca is a very capable lawyer- he is always approachable, proactive and committed; and his attention to detail as well as his tactful/diplomatic nature enable him to perform very well in complex negotiations. He always strives to produce excellent work and certainly is someone you want to be on your side in negotiations.‘

‘Year after year, the firm has confirmed its excellent analytical skills, deep understanding of the context (not only legal) in which my institution operates, and a special attention to changing and complex business needs.‘

‘In terms of value for money, I believe that the fees were more than appropriate compared to other law firms, especially if evaluated in light of the high level of assistance provided by Gianni & Origoni.‘

‘The firm is capable of ensuring a team of versatile professionals, which it effectively mobilises according to the needs that emerge during the various phases of assignments.‘

‘Excellent performances were ensured during the acute phases of the ongoing pandemic crisis.‘

‘Matteo Bragantini is a top-level partner in banking, and able to satisfy the needs of his clients fully, thanks to his longstanding experience, excellent interpersonal skills and the empathy he creates in the deal team.‘

‘Matteo Bragantini’s professional and human skills were appreciated, as was his ability to search for solutions that allowed us to achieve our objective.‘

‘Giuseppe De Simone is undoubtedly the best professional on the Italian scene, and is supported by a team of professionals who are always on top of any situation.‘

‘Giuseppe De Simone and counsel Piergiorgio Picardi have constantly distinguished themselves through their ability to propose and implement original solutions in the face of complex and particularly innovative legal issues.‘

‘Great professionalism, team depth, market knowledge and experience.‘

‘High-level international network with good synergies between practices.‘

‘The mid-level team has excellent levels of professionalism.‘

‘Marcello Bragliani and Antongiulio Scialpi are very present and available.‘

‘Very trained and focused teams, with excellent problem-solving qualities – complete professionals, who are able to satisfy the client’s needs and constantly look for solutions to make work faster and more fluid.‘

‘The team has international experience, a strong track record in the management of complex structures, and a level of service that is tailored to the needs of the Italian market.‘

‘Proactivity, dedication, passion, professionalism and competence… a very results-oriented team.‘

‘Legance has the capacity to provide clients with innovative solutions to complex legal matters, and to create cross-office teams that are capable of bringing the right expertise across a wide spectrum of areas.‘

‘Andrea Giannelli has outstanding experience, problem-solving abilities and professionalism.‘

‘Monica Colombera is a brilliant professional, who is highly competent and client oriented.‘

‘Guido Iannoni has a strong commitment to operations, with high levels of availability and presence during the mandate. He has in-depth knowledge of the bank and its needs and policies, directing legal negotiations towards solutions that are in compliance with the bank’s policies.‘

‘Managing associate Marco Gagliardi shows a high level of competence and technical preparation, accompanied by significant commitment and availability. Marco is always available to evaluate open negotiation issues, assess the proposed solutions, and identify new alternatives; he also shows strong negotiating skills and strong counterpart management skills.‘

‘Flexibility, availability, preparation, and problem-solving and negotiation skills.‘

‘Know-how, patience, diplomacy and transparency.‘

‘The team is very prepared and available, takes nothing for granted, and explains each step clearly and comprehensively.‘

‘Its goal is always to find a solution that suits everyone.‘

‘The team is available, competent, decisive and an important mediator between the parties, whether they are other lenders or legal parties.‘

‘Elasticity in finding ways to solve problems, which makes the firm decidedly different from other lawyers.‘

‘Eugenio Siragusa is a highly trained and competent professional, who tries to understand clients’ business needs and explains the requirements of the other stakeholders. In this way, the professional becomes an important sparring partner during any mandate, and this attitude is transmitted to the team.‘

‘Eugenio Siragusa is a person of great depth and preparation, with a noteworthy willingness to reach the goal within the established terms and within the set times.‘

‘The strength of the firm is certainly the presence of highly specialised and competent professionals.‘

‘Availability and professionalism of professionals.‘

‘Problem-solving and mediation skills that are superior to other firms.‘

‘High-level experience with availability and excellent communication skills.‘

‘Competence, professionalism and the ability to get in tune with the client, finding the right solution every time that issues of particular complexity arise.‘

‘The professionals are endowed with great knowledge and experience, which make the client always feel protected – and they are all always very helpful.‘

‘Alessandro Fosco Fagotto, counsel Franco Paolo Gialloreti and managing counsel Edoardo Galeotti are highly trained and helpful professionals.‘

‘Alessandro Fosco Fagotto is definitely the professional I most appreciated – he has excellent preparation, great experience and intuition – a constant presence and great problem-solving skills.‘

‘Very personal and reliable relationship – they are there when you need them, not only with straightforward legal advice but with all legal services that help us do our business.‘

‘Human touch, unpretentious and down-to-earth, top-level lawyers – much more empathetic than many others.‘

‘I believe DLA Piper has made some excellent lateral hires from other firms over the last few years.‘

‘A law firm of the highest standing.‘

‘High legal skills, excellent organisation, and they anticipate clients’ needs.‘

‘Giovanni Ragnoni Bosco Lucarelli and legal director Claudio D’Alia have excellent skills.‘

‘Giuseppe Mele stands out for his dedication and commercial skills.‘

‘Extreme professionalism and availability. Great reliability from the partners, in particular Giampiero Priori, who facilitates the bank’s business.‘

‘Superior problem-solving and mediation skills than other firms.‘

‘High levels of experience and knowledge of structured finance, availability, and excellent communication and management of the legal work.‘

‘High profile in the industry.‘

‘Excellent experience in structured finance, availability and commitment of the partners are superior to other firms, and supported by a good team of collaborators and available resources.‘

‘The entire team was available at short notice throughout the transaction, and they provided well-considered advice to the client, drawing on their depth and breadth of expertise.‘

‘Gaetano Carrello is a very knowledgeable and helpful professional.‘

‘A very focused boutique with the involvement, generally, of very senior, experienced and reputable professionals.‘

‘High seniority levels and constant operational involvement during projects, with great availability and experience.‘

‘Always available for prompt resolution of legal and non-legal issues.‘

‘Interfaces with other law firms quickly and professionally in order to contribute to the finalisation of transactions.‘

‘Integrated professionalism within the corporate, restructuring and finance sectors.‘

‘Proven reliability and flexibility.‘

‘Marco Leonardi has always been attentive and ready to protect the needs of the banks, proposing solutions that have improved certain security aspects of the transaction in question.‘

‘Andrea Taurozzi is worth mentioning; a highly trained professional and an exquisitely helpful person. As a partner, he always directly follows the deals in which he is involved (which is not always the case in other law firms). When Andrea is at the table, all the parties leave the negotiations satisfied.‘

‘Ability to support the client at every stage of the process, from due diligence to the structuring of financial documentation, indicating the aspects on which to focus more attention and negotiate.‘

‘Excellent knowledge of the reference markets and ability to relate to each counterpart.‘

‘The professionals are very helpful and attentive to clients’ needs, knowing how to build teams of experts who are suited to the requests made.‘

‘Responsiveness from a team that is highly available and attentive to clients.‘

‘Various and complex issues were addressed with great speed and competence.‘

‘Each professional on the team proved to be capable in relation to the requirements and the complexity of the issues addressed.‘

‘The firm showed marked interdisciplinary skills, with the ability to enter into the logic (including financial aspects) of transactions where not only legal advice is required.‘

‘Professionalism above the average of the firms previously used by our company, as it is characterised by an approach that is on the one hand multidisciplinary, and on the other highly specialised.‘

‘Marc-Alexandre Courtejoie showed professionalism and flexibility during various collaborative situations, including during moments of stress or tension.‘

‘The support of Marc-Alexandre Courtejoie was fundamental during delicate negotiations, highlighting an international law problem that at first was underestimated, even by the counterpart’s lawyers.‘

‘Great experience, pragmatic approach and versatile professionals.‘

‘Very dynamic team that follows market developments and works on innovative transactions.‘

‘Availability, competence and flexibility.‘

‘The team is very helpful, quick in processing requests, focused on objectives and timing, flexible in schedules, and balanced in determining the price.‘

‘My judgement on the firm is undoubtedly very positive.‘

‘Fabrizio Dotti is an extremely competent professional, but also flexible with respect to the different needs required by the deal and the individual client. These are qualities that I have hardly ever found together… generally, I find one or the other.‘

‘Dedicated and experienced staff that support the client efficiently and quickly.‘

‘Perfect attention to the client, even in areas not strictly required.‘

‘Speed ​​and clarity in the support provided.‘

‘Technical skills, availability, competence and problem-solving skills.‘

‘Very reliable team with great business sense and great alignment with other MWE teams that collaborate with us.‘

‘A consolidated, united team with great expertise in banking matters.‘

‘Professionalism, availability, great experience and the ability to understand the client’s situation.‘

‘Giancarlo Castorino was great at summarising the positions of the various parties involved, allowing all parties to reach a satisfactory agreement.‘

‘A highly reliable Italian banking practice that is widely respected for its expertise.‘

‘Implementation effectiveness, negotiation skills and technical preparation.‘

‘Pragmatic and effective.‘

‘Partner-led approach with an excellent understanding of the pan-European finance market.‘

‘Extremely commercial approach and always willing to go the extra mile.‘

‘Practical, business oriented, prepared and determined professionals.‘

‘Dynamic and prepared team with high levels of professionalism.‘

‘Andrea Pinto and Antonoi Fugaldi have the ability to listen and understand the needs of both clients and counterparties, which allows you to find a compromise position that is acceptable to all parties.‘

‘Competent, and client and results-oriented.‘

‘Very reliable and responsive team with expertise in banking and finance, especially in the field of renewable energy and international transactions.‘

‘The team is a reliable and comprehensive contact for Italian renewable energy financing.‘

‘Due to its strong expertise in international transactions, the best strategies and legal advice are guaranteed.‘

‘The WFW lawyers are distinguished by a particular balance and objectivity to the legal advice given. Another positive element (not always found in other firms) is the clarity and transparency of the quotations within tender notices.‘

‘The work of Mario D’Ovidio is very much appreciated. Mario also collaborates systematically and constructively with the banking associations of the sector and the various working groups on export finance.‘

‘Mario D’Ovidio is an outstanding partner. He stood out for his excellent interpersonal skills, which were a plus when establishing a fruitful collaboration relationship.‘

‘Mario D’Ovidio’s characteristics include competence, availability and a focus on results.‘

‘Speed ​​in the preparation of financial documentation, with excellent quality and price ratio.‘

‘Associate Daniele Pompei provides maximum availability, with fast feedback that corresponds to clients’ requests.‘

‘CBA is very flexible and provides very personalised advisory services.‘

‘Availability and effectiveness in solving problems.‘

‘Speed of execution, high availability and experience.‘

‘Perfect availability with fair, reasonable and transparent pricing, as well as a high commitment to investing in growing relationships.‘

‘Our go-to firm in Italy.‘

‘Francesco Dialti is very professional, and focused on delivering excellent work.‘

‘Francesco Dialti is appreciated for his availability, and the ability to explain Italian concepts in a way that a foreign client can understand. We started working with him five years ago and he has always exceeded expectations.‘

‘Francesco Dialti is responsive and offers excellent legal advice.‘

‘The team is well structured in multiple areas of expertise.‘

‘Paolo Bonolis is an excellent lawyer, who understands the commercial, as well as the legal, needs of clients.‘

‘Very personalised client service and ongoing team dedication.‘

‘High level of preparation in our sectors of reference and interest.‘

‘Excellent ability to identify solutions of mutual interest to the parties, so as to allow a quick and effective conclusion of matters.‘

‘Carmine Oncia is a professional who is always present and ready to solve problems that arise.‘