CBA Studio Legale e Tributario > Venice, Italy > Firm Profile

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Italy > Padua: leading firms Tier 2

The Padua-based team at CBA Studio Legale e Tributario assists clients with corporate law matters, M&A transactions, and restructurings, as well as advising on IP, banking and energy sector issues. Contentious work is another key area of instruction for the group, which also has a solid track record in assisting with business expansions into new markets. The client base takes in Italian enterprises and multinational entities. Mattia Dalla Costa is a key practitioner, with expertise in advising on IP and technology matters.

Italy > Shipping Tier 3

Acting for both borrowers and lenders, CBA Studio Legale e Tributario maintains an active shipping finance practice. The team is also active in shipping and cruising-related M&A deals. The firm has additionally developed a niche in the ro-ro sector, where it acts for Caronte & Tourist and Grandi Navi Veloci. Enjoying strong relationships with shipping companies, cruise companies and major financial institutions, Milan-based Francesco Dialti heads the banking and finance team.

Italy > Tax Tier 3

CBA Studio Legale e Tributario is traditionally active on behalf of banking and finance clients. The team’s expertise ranges from corporate tax to VAT, income tax and indirect taxation. Founding partner Angelo Rocco Bonissoni leads the group, which includes Michele Citarella, an adviser on financial services taxation; and Stefano Petrecca, who assists with domestic and international corporate taxation, and tax litigation. Francesco Assegnati and Leonardo Reggio are also experienced practitioners.

Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 4

CBA Studio Legale e Tributario has extensive experience in shipping, real estate, project and structured finance deals (including LBOs). Leading the banking, finance and insurance practice, Francesco Dialti is ‘the best Italian lawyer in the trade finance sector’, while Daniela Sorgato and Vincenzo Cimmino also both advise on major deals.

Italy > Administrative and public law Tier 5

CBA Studio Legale e Tributario advises both private and public operators on public works such as public tendering procedures, and real estate and infrastructure projects, while also handling contentious matters before the administrative courts. Practice head Fabrizio Magrì notably focuses on large-scale works, real estate developments and town planning, while Stefano Crisci provides extrajudicial and litigation assistance in the areas of tenders, supplies and services.

Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 5

CBA Studio Legale e Tributario draws on the strength of experts in shipping, real estate, project and structured finance transactions, including LBOs. The banking, finance and insurance group is led by experienced partner Francesco Dialti. Daniela Sorgato routinely acts for major banking and finance clients.

Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 5

Led by Antonio Martini and Stefano La Porta, the dispute resolution practice at CBA Studio Legale e Tributario acts for clients in disputes before Italian courts. The team has  strong track record handling company, banking, bankruptcy and inheritance law disputes. Ilaria Canepa is noted for her work in corporate litigation.

Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 5

CBA Studio Legale e Tributario’s multi-disciplinary energy, infrastructure and project finance practice advises clients on M&A and private equity transactions, contracts related to electric power and gas utilities as well as the development and financing of projects. Head of the banking, finance and insurance department Francesco Dialti assists major players in the renewables sector, while head of the administrative and public law department Fabrizio Magrì regularly co-operates with the energy department in transactions and advisory work.

Italy > Intellectual property Tier 5

CBA Studio Legale e Tributario’s IP department assists Italian and international clients, with a focus on Germany, in a wide range of IP infringement cases. It is also equipped to advise clients on drafting and negotiating agreements. Dual qualified in Italy and Germany, practice co-head Mattia Dalla Costa notably handles IP-driven M&A and litigation in cross-border judicial and arbitral proceedings related to IP and IT infringement and counterfeiting. Fellow co-head Barbara Sartori specialises in corporate law, trademarks and patents, areas in which Alessia Ferraro is also well versed.

Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 6

CBA Studio Legale e Tributario is experienced in private equity, corporate and M&A transactions. The ‘prepared and available’ practice, which also leverages strong tax capabilities, houses tender offer expert Luca Fabbrini. Riccardo Papetti and Laura Elena Cinquini recently joined from ADVANT Nctm, while former partner Paolo Esposito departed the firm.

Italy > Private equity