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Molinari Agostinelli Offices
CORSO GIACOMO MATTEOTTI 10
20121 MILAN
Italy
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Molinari Agostinelli > The Legal 500 Rankings
Italy > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 1
Molinari Agostinelli is involved in a significant number of major restructurings in Italy, providing banks, financial institutions and industrial groups with ‘top-of-the-line’ advice. Corporate restructurings are among the key specialisms of Ugo Molinari, who is described as ‘truly outstanding’. Alessandro Fontana, who was promoted to equity partner in June 2021, focuses on the banking and finance sectors and is known as a ‘great and very prepared professional’. The duo head the practice. The arrival of Riccardo Agostinelli and a team of three partners and three associates from Gattai, Minoli, Partners further boosted the department.Practice head(s):
Ugo Molinari; Alessandro Fontana
Other key lawyers:
Marinella Ciaccio; Margherita Santoiemma; Riccardo Agostinelli
Testimonials
‘A great competence in the sector and a proactivity in the assistance to the client.’
‘Ugo Molinari makes the difference with his competence and negotiating skills, and is very well-supported by Marinella Ciaccio, who is very careful and accurate in the analysis of legal issues, as is Claudio Zanda.’
‘Top-tier firm in restructuring.’
‘The team includes two of the best restructuring experts in Italy.’
‘What makes Studio Molinari-Agostinelli unique is the rapidity of analysis and response, the very strong and pragmatic attitude, the ability to correctly read financial statements and complex financial documents.’
‘Special mention to Ugo Molinari, very well-prepared on the legal front and brilliant in interpreting financial issues. Mention also for Alessandro Fontana, also a great professional, very prepared and always available.’
‘Ugo Molinari is truly outstanding. He almost always follows the practices in first person. Gifted with great charisma. Excellent preparation.’
Key clients
Coop Alleanza 3.0
UniCredit
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Banco BPM
Intesa Sanpaolo
Aareal Bank
BNL
Illimity Bank
DeA Capital Alternative Funds
Gruppo Russotti
Solido Holding
Tourist Ferry Boat
Comdata Group
Valvitalia
Castello SGR
Clessidra Restructuring Fund
Green Arrow Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Comdata in relation to the rationalization of its financial indebtedness, by means of a debt-to-equity swap and a total redefinition of the existing indebtedness terms.
- Advised Lenders to Ferroli on the review of the debt restructuring agreement and relevant ancillary documents executed in 2015.
- Advised Solido Property in relation to the restructuring of its financial indebtedness resulting from different facility agreements executed with several banks, whose receivables were subsequently purchased by two different financial investors through the execution of separate agreements implementing a recovery plan pursuant to art. 67, paragraph 3, lett. d), of the Italian Bankruptcy Law.
Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 2
Acting for real estate companies, developers and building contractors, investment funds and asset management companies, Molinari Agostinelli is consistently involved in acquisitions and disposals of assets (parcels of land and real estate portfolios), as well as development and renovation transactions. The practice also leverages support from the firm’s public law department in relation to building, town planning and licence-related issues. Heading the real estate practice, corporate partner Alessandro de Botton regularly advises on large real estate matters; Marco Laviano‘s broad practice includes real estate M&A and development projects.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The team manages to combine great legal expertise with dedication to the client and the deal.‘
Key clients
Blackstone Group
Finanziaria Internazionale Investment SGR
Coima SGR
Prelios SGR
Barings
UBI Banca
Kryalos SGR
PGIM Real Estate
AEW Europe
VGP Costruzioni
Banco BPM
Patron Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Kryalos SGR on the sale through a competitive process of both a Milan office complex and a trophy asset in Rome’s Via Veneto.
- Advised Swiss Life Group on the Italian aspects of a wider cross-border transaction, which entailed the establishment of a pan-European real estate investment vehicle.
- Advised Prelios SGR on the sale of a Milan real estate complex called Porta Vittoria.
Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 3
Molinari e Associati is now known as Molinari Agostinelli, following its July 2021 recruitment of banking law expert Riccardo Agostinelli and salary partners Andrea Taurozzi, Marco Leonardi and Daniele Migliarucci from Gattai, Minoli, Partners. The team advises on acquisition, property, corporate and structured finance, and has niche expertise in sport finance deals. Ugo Molinari‘s practice covers LBO and structured finance, while Alessandro Fontana was promoted to equity partner in June 2021.Practice head(s):
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Key clients
Solido Property
Coop Alleanza 3.0
Russotti
Finanziaria Internazionale
Burgo Group
Stirling Square
Clessidra
Intermediate Capital Group
VGO Capital Partner
Ambrosi
Ambienta
P&M Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Coop Alleanza 3.0 on the negotiation of amendments to the financial documents for two loans, which were granted by two pools of banks.
- Advised Burgo Group on the negotiations with a pool of banks for a financing agreement (backed by SACE’s guarantee).
- Advised Clessidra on the financing for the acquisition of a majority stake in Casa Vinicola Botter (a major exporter of Italian wine).
Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 3
Molinari e Associati is now known as Molinari Agostinelli, following its 2021 recruitment of banking law specialist Riccardo Agostinelli and salary partners Andrea Taurozzi and Marco Leonardi from Gattai, Minoli, Partners. The team advises on acquisition, property, corporate and structured finance, as well as complex disposals and acquisitions of UTP and NPL portfolios. Ugo Molinari's broad practice includes LBO acquisition finance; Alessandro Fontana was recently promoted to equity partner.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘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.‘
Key clients
Unicredit
Aareal Bank
Banca IMI
Banca Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena
Banco BPM
Illimity Bank
Intesa Sanpaolo
BPER
Credit Agricole
Goldman Sachs
Solution Bank
Banca Privata Leasing
BNP – BNL
Cassa Depositi E Prestiti
ICCREA
Green Arrow Capital
Riverrock Capital
Work highlights
- Advised a pool of banks on the sale of a portfolio of approximately 160 UTP/non-performing receivables.
- Advised UBI Banca on the granting of a medium-long term loan to certain SPVs/funds managed by COIMA.
- Advised BNPP, Deutsche Bank, Bank Nomura, Intesa Sanpaolo, UCI and National Westminster Bank on the Italian aspects of a high-yield bond offering, intended to support the acquisition of a majority stake in Lutech and involving a super-senior revolving facility.
Italy > Private equity Tier 3
Molinari Agostinelli represents Italian and international private equity funds on the full array of transactional and corporate affairs, directing particular attention to deal structuring and governance issues. Margherita Santoiemma supports on M&A, leveraged buy-out and acquisition finance matters with distinct expertise in the purchase and management of real estate portfolios; she jointly leads the team alongside Ugo Molinari.Practice head(s):
Ugo Molinari; Margherita Santoiemma
Other key lawyers:
Marco Laviano
Testimonials
‘They have a great technical capacity in identifying and solving legal problems combined with a unique negotiating capacity to support the client and the operation.’
‘Ugo Molinari: great technical competence – strong negotiation skills especially in more complex transactions – ability to simplify (not trivialise) complex situations.’
‘Margherita Santoiemma: great ability for cross border analysis between banking / restructuring and M&A that allows you to map in detail all the risks and problems in a short time so as to be able to change any KP in the negotiation.’
‘Great team with great experience and preparation.’
‘Very helpful and knowledgeable professionals.’
Key clients
DEA CAPITAL ALTERNATIVE FUND
YORK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALTO PARTNERS SGR
PROGRESSIO SGR
SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS
J HIRSCH
CLESSIDRA RESTRUCTURING FUND
VGO CAPITAL PARTNERS
QUATTRO R
IGI SGR
Work highlights
- Advised a Consortium of Investors on the acquisition of Golmar, an Italian group active in the manufacturing and distribution of sanitation products.
- Advised IGI SGR on the purchase from the Farina family of the entire share capital of OME Metallurgica Erbese and Stampinox.
Italy > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory Tier 4
Molinari Agostinelli‘s team advises financial services companies on joint ventures, distribution partnerships, asset management and banking regulation, product launches, and organisational models and policies. Nicolò Juvara is an insurance and financial services specialist, Paolo Barbanti Silva is a regulatory expert, and Daniela Runggaldier is an experienced of counsel.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘In addition to their professionalism and competence, and specialisations in banking and insurance law, the firm is characterised by its sensitivity towards the client relationship, trust as the basis of the professional relationship, and the personal qualities of the team’s members.‘
‘Our collaboration with Nicolò Juvara has been going on for several years, and is characterised by simplicity of communication, an understanding of clients’ needs, the search for compliant and commercially sustainable solutions, and the accuracy of his analysis and feedback.‘
Key clients
UniCredit
Compass Banca
Banco di Desio e della Brianza
Agos Ducato
Sace
Société Générale Securities Services
BPER
Banca Valsabbina
HSBC
ING Bank NV, Milan Branch
Work highlights
- Revision of Banco di Desio e della Brianza’s long-term partnership arrangements with Helvetia Group for the distribution of life and non-life insurance products to the bank’s clientele.
- Assisted Compass Banca with PSD2 regulation, IDD regulation, banking regulation and the application of various legislative measures relating to Covid-19 emergency legislation.
- Assisted Compass Banca with structuring and implementing an investment into a Malta-based fintech company.
Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Molinari e Associati recently rebranded to Molinari Agostinelli, a move which emphasises the significance of Riccardo Agostinelli ’s arrival from Gattai, Minoli, Partners. The firm is now home to a vibrant banking and finance practice, in addition to M&A, and is better equipped to support on LBO and leveraged finance transactions. Ugo Molinari, Marinella Ciaccio and Margherita Santoiemma jointly lead the department which thrives on a range of deal types including acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, break-ups, reorganisations and transformations.Practice head(s):
Ugo Molinari; Marinella Ciaccio; Margherita Santoiemma
Other key lawyers:
Marco Laviano; Ciro Di Palma
Testimonials
‘The team proved to be very professional and guaranteed continuity of service even where not strictly required. It provided insights on specific issues or on regulatory changes.’
‘The profound proactivity in accompanying the deal, supporting the client beyond the purely technical aspects (in which the firm excels in any case).’
‘The main strengths of Molinari Agostinelli are the constant attention dedicated to the customer and the ability to quickly develop legal solutions capable of allowing the customer to pursue their commercial objectives.’
‘Compared to numerous competitors on the market, Molinari Agostinelli is able to guarantee a high degree of senior attention on each operation, thanks to the constant involvement of partners in all phases of the deal.’
‘The main qualities that I have found in the professionals I work with are dedication, attention to detail and flexibility.’
‘Marco Laviano: an excellent technical background combined with a strong business acumen, which allows him to manage pressure situations with mastery even in particularly complex operations.’
‘Ability first of all to understand the type of activity that the company carries out for which legal assistance is required. Great availability and compliance with the required deadlines. Excellent preparation and ability to compare with counterparties to achieve the set objectives.’
‘Clear communication, practical advice, responsive to our requests and timelines’
Key clients
NUOVA SORGENIA HOLDING
CATTOLICA ASSICURAZIONI
DEA CAPITAL ALTERNATIVE FUNDS
QUATTROR
ALTO PARTNERS SGR
PROGRESSIO SGR
CFT
J HIRSCH
MARSEGLIA ENGINEERING
CLESSIDRA RESTRUCTURING FUND
GRUPPO LAMERI
GRUPPO SAVIOLA
VGO CAPITAL PARTNERS
ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI
IGI SGR
Work highlights
- Advised Nuova Sorgenia Holding on the sale of the entire group to the private equity funds F2i and Asterion.
- Advised Cattolica Assicurazioni on the drafting and filing of the relevant prospectus and on the listing of the €300m capital increased subscribed by Assicurazioni Generali.
- Advised a consortium of investors, headed by Marseglia Amaranto Energia e Sviluppo and York Capital Management, on the acquisition of the entirety of the shares of Global Solar Fund S.C.A. SICAR.
Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 4
Molinari Agostinelli has a small litigation team, jointly headed up by corporate and commercial specialist Ugo Molinari and well-reputed Roberto Crosti. Civil, commercial and insolvency litigation is the main focus of the team, with additional skills in asset management litigation, representations and warranties violations, contractual liabilities and actions for damages.Practice head(s):
Ugo Molinari; Roberto Crosti
Key clients
Carlo Colombo
Coop Alleanza 3.0 Soc. Coop.
Confindustria ANCMA
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
NEM SGR
Prelios S.p.A. – Prelios SGR
Kryalos SGR
DeA Capital Alternative Funds
Chubb European Group – Rappresentanza per l’Italia
Torre SGR
UniCredit
Banco BPM
Valentino ShoesLab
Generali Italia
Avior SA
Gruppo Saviola
Coop Liguria
Work highlights
- Advised Prelios S.p.A. on proceedings in relation to a remarkable real estate project that was to be realised along the Sardinian coast.
- Advised Confindustria ANCMA on a dispute regarding the challenging of resolutions adopted by the members’ meeting.
- Advised Chubb European Group on a liability insurance claim filed by former directors and auditors of Codigest Cime S.r.l. in liquidation.
Italy > Tax
Molinari Agostinelli > Firm Profile
The firm: Molinari Agostinelli brings together highly regarded professionals who have worked together for a long time and who have gained significant expertise in complex and high-profile corporate transactions and disputes, both in Italy and abroad. The firm has developed far-reaching and consolidated relations with leading foreign law firms, and it provides global assistance to its clients in several areas of practice.
The firm’s professionals stand out for their qualification and versatility, working in teams dedicated to each deal or case. The work is carried out in strict co-operation with the clients with a view to providing tailored advice to meet their needs and expectations.
Some of the firm’s professionals are mentioned in all the major Italian and foreign legal directories and they have been awarded as best lawyers in their practice areas by some of the most prestigious Italian legal directories.
Areas of practice
Corporate and commercial law: the firm advises on different aspects of corporate law, with specific emphasis on corporate transactions, corporate governance and shareholders’ agreements as well as on reorganisation and restructuring of companies and corporate groups. The firm also assists clients with respect to commercial agreements covering a wide range of areas.
M&A – private equity: the firm boasts recognised expertise in the structuring and completion of complex corporate transactions, including acquisitions and disposals of businesses and shareholdings (both majority and minority interests), as well as mergers, transformations, de-mergers and reorganisations.
Insolvency and restructuring: the firm provides legal advice in the area of insolvency law and debt restructuring and it has been involved in some of the most important and delicate financial restructuring transactions implemented in Italy. The firm advises banks and debtors alike in relation to both private debt restructuring transactions as well as court-governed restructuring proceedings.
Insurance: the firm handles a wide range of domestic and international matters, advising on all aspects of the insurance industry. Its professionals boast a strong and consolidated experience in corporate, regulatory and contentious matters. Its clients include insurance and reinsurance companies, banks and other intermediaries, investors and operators of the insurance industry.
Real estate: the firm advises on real estate deals and is involved in acquisitions and disposals of assets (parcels of land and real estate portfolios) as well as in development and renovation transactions. The firm’s clients include real estate companies, developers and building contractors, investment funds and asset management companies active in the real estate sector. The real estate team is supported by the professionals specialised in public law with respect to building, town planning and licence-related issues.
Financial services: its dedicated financial services group serves all major areas of the financial services industry, with special regard to banking and insurance. The firm advises Italian, European and US financial services companies on a wide range of matters, including asset management and banking regulation, new product launches and contracts, the implementation, maintenance, evaluation and monitoring of organisational models and employee codes of conducts.
Banking and finance: the firm advises banks, financial institutions, industrial companies and both Italian and foreign investment funds, mainly in relation to transactions covering the areas of acquisition finance, property finance, corporate finance and structured finance.
Litigation – domestic and international arbitration: the firm advises its clients on complex litigation and arbitration cases covering civil and commercial matters, focusing in particular on contractual and tortious liability, also in relation to mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance issues, directors’ and holding companies’ liability.
Tax law: the dedicated team has a considerable and long-standing expertise in the management of highly complex extraordinary transactions and M&A deals, in the establishment of Private Equity, Venture Capital and Real Estate investment funds as well as in the legal and tax advice with regard to the relating investments, in the international tax planning, in the relationships with the tax authority in the frame of domestic and international tax ruling procedures, in the tax advice in financial matters and structured finance and in the tax litigation.
Administrative law: the firm advises private undertakings, institutions and public companies in the area of administrative law, both in contentious and non-contentious matters. The highly specialised professionals have gained significant expertise in public procurement and infrastructure, building and town planning law, energy and environmental law, as well as healthcare and pharmaceutical regulations.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate and commercial law | Ugo Molinari | ||
| Corporate and commercial law | Marinella Ciaccio | ||
| M&A – private equity | Ugo Molinari | ||
| M&A – private equity | Margherita Santoiemma | ||
| M&A – private equity | Ciro Di Palma | ||
| Insolvency and restructuring | Ugo Molinari | ||
| Insolvency and restructuring | Riccardo Agostinelli | ||
| Insolvency and restructuring | Alessandro Fontana | ||
| Insurance | Nicolo' Juvara | ||
| Real estate | Alessandro de Botton | ||
| Real estate | Marco Laviano | ||
| Financial services | Nicolo' Juvara | ||
| Financial services | Paolo Barbanti Silva | ||
| Financial services | Daniela Runggaldier | ||
| Banking and finance | Ugo Molinari | ||
| Banking and finance | Riccardo Agostinelli | ||
| Banking and finance | Alessandro Fontana | ||
| Banking and finance | Marco Leonardi | ||
| Banking and finance | Daniele Migliarucci | ||
| Banking and finance | Maria Milano | ||
| Banking and finance | Beatrice Neri | ||
| Banking and finance | Andrea Taurozzi | ||
| Litigation – domestic and international arbitration | Ugo Molinari | ||
| Litigation – domestic and international arbitration | Roberto Crosti | ||
| Administrative law | Lorenzo Caruccio | ||
| Tax law | Ottavia Alfano |