Giulia Battaglia > Chiomenti > Milan, Italy > Lawyer Profile

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.

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.

Chiomenti houses a team of experienced practitioners whose focus ranges from oil and gas and renewable energy to biomass, bio-fuel, energy efficiency and regasification matters. They can regularly be found advising clients on a range of energy-related matters including project development, project financing, PPAs, acquisitions and regulations. Practice head Carola Antonini maintains a broad practice, encompassing renewable energy projects, infrastructure deals, public tenders and gas transport and distribution, while Mario Roli advises industrial operators and funds on acquisition transactions. The team also includes Elena Busson, noted for handling complex transactions in the gas, airport, telecom towers and transport sectors in Italy; transactions expert Giulia Battaglia; and regulatory matters specialist Filippo Brunetti. Manuela Cerulli is well versed in both conventional and renewable energy sources.

Chiomenti maintains a strong insolvency and restructuring practice and is a popular choice among major national and international banks. Its department is responsive to the ever-changing field of restructuring and insolvency, advising on the central aspects of insolvency law, including arranged agreements, distressed M&A, lending transactions and non-performing loans (NPLs). Antonio Tavella heads the practice and routinely advises major domestic and foreign clients on the purchase of receivables, debt restructurings, litigation and distressed acquisitions. Giulia Battaglia is a notable member of the team, specialising in assisting debtors, banks and investors in complex transactions. Giada Caravello is a managing associate with a focus on debt restructurings and assistance to companies in financial distress.