Gianrico Giannesi > Chiomenti > Rome, Italy > Lawyer Profile

Harnessing the bench strength of ‘a very strong team with outstanding professionals‘, Chiomenti remains a go-to for structured finance work, including securitisation transactions. The practice also handles EMTN notes, standalone issuances, minibonds, hybrid instruments, high-yield bonds, and covered, ESG, project and catastrophe bonds. The team is headed by Gianrico Giannesi, who brings experience in securitisation deals and bond loans; and Benedetto La Russa, a specialist in securitisation work, and hybrid, high-yield, equity-linked and exchangeable notes. Managing partner Gregorio Consoli brings expertise to matters involving financial entities and the regulated sector. Counsels Anna Maria Perillo and Ludovica Cipolla are other names to note.

Chiomenti‘s team acts for major corporations on acquisition, corporate and real estate finance, as well as refinancing. Gregorio Consoli is the firm’s finance and regulated entities head; Gianrico Giannesi advises both asset managers and investment funds; Giorgio Cappelli routinely assists with high-end financial transactions; Marco Cerritelli predominantly focuses on transport, healthcare and sport-related assets; Antonio Tavella brings expertise in corporate finance; and Giulia Battaglia specialises in structuring complex transactions. Other key figures are Riccardo Rossi, who maintains a broad finance practice, and counsel Andrea Martino.

The banking and financing team at Chiomenti is consistently sought out by major banks to advise on acquisition, corporate and real estate financings. The group also assists with refinancing deals and cross-border issues. The team is led by Gianrico Giannesi, who draws on an extensive background in banking, finance and related regulatory matters. Other key figures include Giulia Battaglia, who specialises in structuring complex transactions; Giorgio Cappelli, who focuses on acquisition finance; Marco Cerritelli, who brings project finance expertise; Antonio Tavella, who heads the group’s restructuring business unit; and Riccardo Rossi. Key support is provided by senior associate Girolamo D’Anna, who advises on national and cross-border acquisition and project financings.