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Studio Legale Cappelli RCCD > The Legal 500 Rankings
Italy > Capital markets: Debt Tier 2
Studio Legale Cappelli RCCD‘s practice advises Italian and international corporations, banks and financial institutions on extraordinary transactions, and on an ongoing basis. The group is experienced in new issuances, offerings and listings of debt securities, and liability management transactions under domestic and international documentation. It is also focused on sustainable finance and the issuance of ESG products, such as green bonds. The department is co-led by banking, insurance and financial regulation specialist, Michele Crisostomo
; and Federico Morelli, who routinely advises on DCM matters. Martina Baldi is an experienced associate.Practice head(s):
Michele Crisostomo; Federico Morelli
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
UniCredit
Intesa Sanpaolo
Banco BPM
Assicurazioni Generali
BPER Banca
Unipol Gruppo
Unipol SAI Assicurazioni
illimity
AMCO
Poste Italiane
Poste Vita
BancoPosta
MCC – Mediocredito Centrale
CDP – Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Work highlights
- Advised Gruppo Poste Italiane on a full recapitalisation of the group’s entities.
- Advised Banco BPM on its €300m additional tier 1 notes to be negotiated on the Euro MTF.
- Advised Intesa Sanpaolo on its standalone issuance of €1bn additional tier 1 notes.
Italy > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory Tier 4
Studio Legale Cappelli RCCD‘s team advises domestic and international financial institutions on banking, insurance and financial regulation, along with compliance issues. Silvio Riolo and Michele Crisostomo act on regulatory matters, while Federico Morelli is on hand for capital markets work. Regulatory expert Gabriele Buratti joined in October 2021 from Chiomenti.Practice head(s):
Silvio Riolo; Gabriele Buratti; Michele Crisostomo; Federico Morelli
Other key lawyers:
Alessandra Davoli
Testimonials
‘Extremely competent lawyers, who are able to read facts, deals and negotiations from different perspectives.‘
‘Ability to provide excellent advice during negotiations and alternative views on single issues.‘
‘The firm showed the utmost availability, responding well to urgent matters and with extreme care for the client’s needs.‘
‘Always punctual and responds to the client’s satisfaction.‘
Key clients
Mediobanca
Unicredit
Hines Italy RE
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Nextalia SGR
Fondo Italiano Investimenti SGR
Blue SGR
Mediocredito Centrale
Illimity
Poste Italiane
Poste Vita
Assicurazioni Generali
Eurovita
ITAS Mutua
Work highlights
- Assisted AMCO with the second phase of a project involving the setting up of a platform for the management of loans classified as unlikely to pay.
- Assisted UniCredit with the aborted acquisition of MPS Bank, which included an analysis of regulatory and state aid issues.
- Assisted Mediobanca with a process carried out by Deutsche Bank, in relation to a potential transaction concerning a going concern operated by Deutsche Bank.
Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 4
Studio Legale Cappelli RCCD advises domestic and international corporations and groups on acquisition, corporate, real estate and project finance. Co-led by structured finance specialists Paolo Calderaro and Marcello Maienza, the practice features Morena Bontorin, who acts for listed and private companies, and Giuliana Durand, who assists with transaction financial structures.Practice head(s):
Paolo Calderaro; Marcello Maienza
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
York Capital Management Europe (UK)
Cedar Capital Partners
Kryalos SGR
21 Investimenti SGR
Route Capital Partners
Aussafer Due
Hines Italy RE
Nexi Payments
Nexi
Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 4
Studio Legale Cappelli RCCD‘s practice covers residential property, offices, industrial facilities, logistics and retail. It also advises in relation to hotel groups, resorts, sports centres and infrastructure. Alberto Del Din is a banking, finance and real estate expert, while Alessandro Vespa is a recent partner hire from ADVANT Nctm.Practice head(s):
Alberto Del Din
Other key lawyers:
Roberto Cappelli; Alessandro Vespa; Veronica Vitiello; Emma Berdini
Testimonials
‘Veronica Vitiello always responds on time and is available to resolve any issue.’
‘Veronica Vitiello is a really skilled professional! She is fully aware of any real estate matter, determined, and capable of finding solutions anytime.’
Key clients
Hines
Blue SGR
Prelios SGR
Torre SGR
CDP Immobiliare
York Capital Management
Fidera Vecta
Stoneweg
Reale Immobili
Vastint
ALDI
Savaria
AQA Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Hines on the acquisition of 20 real estate assets.
- Advised Vastint (an international real estate organisation) on the completion of a large land acquisition in the residential sector.
- Advised CDP Immobiliare on a framework agreement with Cinecittà, which, inter alia, includes the acquisition by Cinecittà of a large plot for the extension of the Cinecittà studios in Rome.
Italy > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 4
Studio Legale Cappelli RCCD’s ‘excellent team’ advises Italian and foreign financial institutions and investment funds on distressed M&A transactions and restructuring indebtedness. Antonio Azzarà has extensive experience of assisting companies with cross-border turnaround transactions, while Luca Magrini aids clients from the shipping, hi-tech and financial sectors in special situations. Morena Bontorin brings expertise in banking and finance law.Practice head(s):
Alberto Del Din; Paolo Calderaro
Other key lawyers:
Antonio Azzarà; Luca Magrini; Morena Bontorin; Anna Ferrari; Martino Liva; Francesco Miranda
Testimonials
‘Precision and scrupulousness in the work.’
‘Well aware about all the issues, skilled and effective all the time.’
‘Experienced, professional and calm, clear mindset.’
‘The team’s strengths and key capabilities are high-level knowledge and accuracy. I recommended this team to anyone!’
‘Each team member is extremely knowledgeable, precise and punctual.
‘Alberto Del Din is an absolute legend in the Italian market and has unparalleled ability in finding solutions when no one else sees them.’
‘Antonio Azzarà and Luca Magrini are proficient in complex restructuring matters.’
‘The Team has a deep knowledge of the subject and is very responsive and available to find tailor-made solutions for very complicate situations and negotiations. They perfectly understand Clients’ needs and timing.’
Key clients
Varde Partners Europe Ltd
Pillarstone Italy S.p.A. (controlled by KKR)
Davy Global Fund Management Limited (now IQ-EQ Management Limited) as management company of the funds named “FINAV” and “RSCT”
Aperion (Apollo)
York
CarVal Investors
Aurora Recovery Capital
Banca Finint S.p.A.
Banca IFIS S.p.A
Europa Investimenti S.p.A.
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
Unicredit S.p.A.
Dea Capital Alternative Funds SGR S.p.A.
Illimity Bank S.p.A.
Illimity SGR S.p.A.
Prelios Credit Servicing S.p.A.
AMCO S.p.A.
Fortress
Negentropy
Work highlights
- Assisted Davy Global Fund Limited, in its capacity as management company of the fund named FI.NAV, and DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR.p.A., in its capacity as management company of the fund named Idea CCRII, in the context of an enforcement of their rights vis-à-vis the shipping company Michele Bottiglieri Armatore.
Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 5
Studio Legale Cappelli RCCD advises major financial institutions on both banking law and banking transactions. Paolo Calderaro specialises in structured finance deals; Morena Bontorin acts for banks and financial intermediaries on national and cross-border transactions, including leveraged, real estate and corporate finance; and Giuliana Durand's practice includes debt restructuring.Practice head(s):
Paolo Calderaro
Other key lawyers:
Morena Bontorin; Giuliana Durand; Deborah De Rosa
Key clients
Yanez SPV
illimity Bank
Solution Bank
Unicredit
Cassa di Risparmio di Bolzano
Crédit Agricole Italia
Prelios SGR
Gardant Investor SGR
Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 6
Studio Legale Cappelli RCCD is home to a rapidly expanding team. The group is proficient in acquisitions, joint ventures, mergers, spin-offs, business sales and investments and is headed by Roberto Cappelli.Practice head(s):
Roberto Cappelli
Testimonials
‘The firm is competent, skilled and has a wide range of capabilities. Roberto Cappelli is a star with the best solutions always.’
‘Roberto Cappelli – absolutely outstanding.’
‘We engage other law firms but their experts are by far the best.’
Key clients
21 Investimenti SGR S.p.A.
A2A Energia S.p.A.
Alitalia S.p.A.
Ariadne Sicaf S.p.A.
Astaldi S.p.A.
Arec S.p.A.
Banca Piccolo Credito Valtellinese S.p.A.
Borio Mangiarotti S.p.A.
Bregal Milestone
Capaccioli S.r.l.
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A.
CDP Equity S.p.A.
Cinecittà S.p.A.
Credit Agricole Italia S.p.A.
Deva Capital Servicer Company S.L.U.
Eurnova S.p.A.
Evoluzione S.r.l.
Fondo Italiano d’ Investimento SGR S.p.A.
Green Arrow Capital SGR
Guber Banca S.p.A.
Health Holding Company S.r.l.
Hope SICAF S.B. S.p.A.
ICA Industria Chimica Adriatica S.p.A.
iCON Infrastructure Partners III L.P.
Illimity Bank S.p.A.
Intrum Italy S.p.A.
Impreme S.p.A.
INWIT S.p.A.
Leonardo S.p.A.
Magnaghi Aeronautica S.p.A.
Marcegaglia Group
Mediobanca S.p.A.
Mindful Capital Partners
Nextalia SGR S.p.A.
Olivetti S.p.A.
OVS S.p.A.
Poste Italiane S.p.A.
Reworld Media S.A.
Spezia Calcio S.r.l.
Three Hills Capital Partners
TIM S.p.A.
Värde Partners, Inc.
UniCredit S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Advised CDP Equity S.p.A. on the acquisition of Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A.
- Advised Marcegaglia Steel S.p.A. on a cross-border acquisition of several plant production sites located in the UK, US and Sweden.
Italy > Tax
Italy > Investment funds
Italy > Private equity
Studio Legale Cappelli RCCD > Firm Profile
Founded in Milan in May 2009 by Silvio Riolo, Paolo Calderaro and Michele Crisostomo – who were joined in February 2017 by Alberto Del Din and in October 2020 by Roberto Cappelli – Cappelli RCCD is a law firm of excellence, outstanding among its peers.
The firm is a strategic advisor to companies, financial institutions and private individuals in a number of areas of banking, finance and corporate law. Its precise and detailed understanding of how its domestic and international clients conduct their business enables Cappelli RCCD to provide advice that is comprehensive, integrated and well-suited to each single client. All this makes the firm stand apart for its ability to operate to the highest quality standards.
Since its foundation, Cappelli RCCD has advised leading participants in the domestic and international markets on the most important capital market (both equity and debt), structured finance and banking transactions that have been carried out in Italy, benefitting also from the complementary assistance provided by its litigation team, which regularly advises Italian and foreign clients in connection with the most complex and sensitive disputes relating to civil, commercial and corporate matters.
The Firm distinguishes itself in advising banks, financial intermediaries and insurance companies, both listed and unlisted, on the regulatory framework applicable to their respective markets and businesses, and
on the structuring and documenting of a wide range of financial derivatives.
The Firm has also consolidated its standing in the corporate, M&A e private equity sectors, by assisting foreign and Italian investment funds, undertakings and corporates in a wide scope of structures and transactions.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Banking & Finance - Real Estate | Alberto Del Din | alberto.deldin@crccdlex.com | +390232160400 |
| Corporate M&A | Roberto Cappelli | roberto.cappelli@crccdlex.com | +390232160400 |
| Litigation - Regulatory - Derivatives | Silvio Riolo | silvio.riolo@crccdlex.com | +390232160400 |
| Banking & Finance - Securitization | Paolo Calderaro | paolo.calderaro@crccdlex.com | +390232160400 |
| Regulatory - Derivatives - Capital Markets | Michele Crisostomo | michele.crisostomo@crccdlex.com | +390232160400 |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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 | Avv Stefano Agnoli | View Profile | |
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| Avv Gabriele Buratti | View Profile | |
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| Avv Stefania Lo Curto | View Profile | |
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| Avv Ilaria Maria Placco | Partner | View Profile |
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| Dr Paolo Serva | Partner | View Profile |
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| Avv Alessandro Vespa | Partner | View Profile |