Mr Alessandro Accrocca > Hogan Lovells International LLP > Milan, Italy > Lawyer Profile

Noted for its expertise in power matters, Hogan Lovells International LLP is versed in energy arbitration, for which Andrea Atteritano is a key contact. Alessandro Accrocca and Luca Picone are knowledgeable of energy transactions, while Francesca Angeloni is informed in administrative law. Other key members of the team include Elena D’Alto, Francesco De Michele, and Emanuela Cocco, who handles environmental law matters.

In February 2024, Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s debt capital markets and structured finance practice welcomed 23 lawyers from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (Orrick), including renowned securitisation specialist Patrizio Messina; structured finance and covered bond expert Annalisa Dentoni-Litta; Alessandro Accrocca, whose ‘problem-solving skills are outstanding’; and dual-qualified English and Italian lawyer Madeleine Horrocks. Sabrina Setini, Salvatore Graziadei, Andrea Cicia and Daniela Pietrini also joined from Orrick. The group advises on securitisations and EMTN programmes, along with covered, basket, standalone and mini bonds. Federico Del Monte  and Corrado Fiscale departed the firm in July 2024.

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s banking and finance team routinely handles leverage, acquisition, real estate and asset finance. In February 2024, structured finance expert Patrizio Messina, banking and finance specialist Alessandro Accrocca and Sabrina Setini, an adviser on acquisition and asset finance, were hired from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. The practice also features ‘great adviser’ Carlo Massini; and Italy restructuring and special situations head Mauro Saccani, who is ‘recommended for complex deals’. Iacopo Canino and Bianca Caruso were new arrivals in early 2025.

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s Italy banking and loan finance specialises in cross-border financing transactions. Carlo Massini is an expert in real estate, project, acquisition, asset and international trade financings, while Mauro Saccani heads the Italy business restructuring and insolvency practice. In February 2024, structured finance specialist Patrizio Messina, banking and finance expert Alessandro Accrocca and Sabrina Setini, who advises on acquisition and asset finance, were recruited from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. Iacopo Canino and Bianca Caruso were new arrivals in early 2025.