Hogan Lovells International LLP > Rome, Italy > Firm Profile

Hogan Lovells International LLP
VIA MARCHE 1-3
00187 ROME
Italy

Italy > Data privacy and data protection Tier 1

The team at Hogan Lovells International LLP has extensive experience assisting domestic and international clients with GDPR, as well as Italian decree compliance. The team also assists the DPOs of domestic and multinational companies with privacy impact assessments, the review of privacy documentation and gap analysis. Massimiliano Masnada leads the department and has strong knowledgeable of social media privacy matters, in addition to the cross-border transfer of data, and has represented several clients before the Italian Data Protection Authority. Giulia Mariuz is also noted for her expertise in contractual matters.

Practice head(s):

Massimiliano Masnada

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

GlovoApp23

Bending Spoons

Canal+

Google

Orthofix

Pago PA

TeamSystem

Work highlights

  • Assisted Foodinho (Glovo) in relation to litigation against the Italian Data Protection Authority.
  • Assisted PagoPA in developing a privacy compliance model under the GDPR with specific respect to the app IO.
  • Assisted Canal+ in respect to data protection relevant issues arising from the relationship with TIM regarding the development and commercialisation in Italy of a new platform on demand.

Italy > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 1

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s ‘knowledgeable‘ cross-practice life sciences group houses several experts in corporate and commercial law, M&A, product liability and litigation, regulatory issues, IP matters and compliance-related work. Clients also benefit from the firm’s enviable relationships with the Italian health authorities’ key officers. Product liability, compliance and safety specialist Christian Di Mauro heads the team, which also features Italian IP leader Luigi Mansani. Counsel Giuseppe Aminzade was recruited during 2021 from Rucellai & Raffaelli to lead the firm’s Italy life sciences and healthcare regulatory department. Chiara Perolari is the key associate.

Practice head(s):

Christian Di Mauro

Other key lawyers:

Luigi Mansani; Giuseppe Aminzade; Francesca Rolla; Sabrina Borocci; Giovanni Ghirardi; Francesco Stella; Francesca Angeloni; Elisa Rossi; Chiara Perolari

Testimonials

Very good knowledge of pharmaceutical sector-related product liability issues.

Very knowledgeable about the Italian healthcare market, experienced and accessible.

Francesco Stella is experienced, confident and calm.

Key clients

Angelini Holding

Baxter

CHR Hansen Italia

Eli Lilly

Fidia Farmaceutici

Formula Pharmaceuticals

GE Healthcare

Grünenthal

Livanova

Orthofix

Qiagen Marseille

Recordati

Sorin Group Italia

LivaNova Deutschland

Takeda Shire

Italy > Industry focus: TMT Tier 1

Hogan Lovells International LLP assists international e-commerce and telecoms clients with regulatory issues, data protection matters and the negotiation of commercial deals. The department has been engaged in AI, fintech, digital health and automotive projects, and advises broadcasting and media companies on the full spectrum of matters. Marco Berliri has over 20 years of experience in the sector and his expertise spans social media issues, technology work, online tracking matters and cross-border transfers of data. Massimiliano Masnada often acts on compliance issues in the privacy sector, and has represented several clients before the Italian Data Protection Authority.

Practice head(s):

Marco Berliri; Massimiliano Masnada

Key clients

Google

Airbnb

Uber

Bending Spoons

eBay

YouTube

Twitter

TripAdvisor

Deliveroo

Vinted

PayPal

Expedia

Getir

Autoscout24

ITV

Vodafone

Dropbox

Binance

Satispay

Work highlights

  • Assisted Google in relation to all new legal challenges including issues relating to the DSA, Artificial Intelligence Act and Copyright Directive.
  • Assisted Uber in relation to an agreement with itTaxi which will enable users of private public transport services to make use, by radio cab, of more than 12 thousand vehicles and operators available to itTaxi.
  • Assisted the cyptocurrency company Binance UAB with general commercial, marketing, compliance and regulatory matters in Italy, including the use of blockchain, NFTs and the launch of the Italian platform.

Italy > Intellectual property

Hogan Lovells International LLP handles national and international IP matters, exhibiting particular strength in legal aspects of trade marks. The Italian team advises global brands on trade mark clearance searches and enforcement application issues across 215 jurisdictions. Luigi Mansani’s 25 years of experience enables him to deal with complex topics arising within the IP sector, while Giovanni Ghirardi has consistently advised big multinationals in seminal patent litigation. Alessandra Pannozzo and Maria Luce Piattelli are also important team members, covering IP topics ranging from intricate procedural claims to anti-counterfeit actions. Associate Maria Luigia Franceschelli is noted for her IP work in the fashion and luxury sectors.

Practice head(s):

Luigi Mansani

Other key lawyers:

Giovanni Ghirardi; Alessandra Pannozzo; Maria Luce Piattelli; Maria Luigia Franceschelli; Mark Bosshard; Francesco Banterle

Testimonials

‘Hogan Lovells’s attorneys are exceptional in that they provide excellent service to their clients both in the area of case management before the court and on the more purely technical issues. In particular, HL attorneys study together with patent attorneys the cases and try to understand all aspects of them in order to be able to defend/attack the patent titles in the best way.’

‘I personally have worked with Luigi Mansani, Giovanni Ghirardi, and Alessandra Pannozzo. They are all excellent lawyers with above-average legal skills. They are passionate about the cases they work on and are always available to the client, to whom they always try to respond in a timely manner.’

Key clients

Eli Lilly

Molteni & C.

Starbucks

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna

Recordati

Novamont

Richard Ginori

Adler

Antonio Marras

Bally Schuhfabriken AG

Ermanno Scervino

Arper

BNP Paribas

CNP Assurances

FCA Italy

Work highlights

    Italy > Administrative and public law Tier 2

    Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s public law team is part of the firm’s global regulatory practice and benefits from cross-departmental corporation in multi-jurisdictional matters. Practice head Francesca Angeloni has a track record in regulated and strategic markets including energy, infrastructure and industrial projects. The team, including counsel Emanuela Cocco, provides multi-faceted advice in predominantly environmental regulatory matters pertaining to inter alia the performance of remediation procedures of contaminated industrial sites, contractual allocation of environmental liability, risk assessments and compliance.

    Practice head(s):

    Francesca Angeloni

    Other key lawyers:

    Testimonials

    ‘The team has a thorough understanding of the technical aspects not just the legal aspects of complex cases. The team knows how to identify and surround itself with Subject Matter Experts to complement its own in-house technical expertise if needed.’

    ‘Francesca Angeloni has shown a great level of accountability on a recent case and was able to have all the different subject matter experts collaborate effectively.’

    ‘We have been cooperating with this firm for a few years and we are very satisfied. The team has great knowledge of the topics and is always available even on a short notice. They have a very flexible organization and they proved to be able to provide additional resources to manage peak of activities.’

    ‘I have many occasions to work with the senior associate Emanuela Cocco and I am very happy about our collaboration. She has built a great knowledge of the company, and this makes every interaction very smooth and effective. She has great knowledge of Italian administrative and public law and is able to offer very pragmatic and well-founded suggestions/inputs.’

    ‘High level of competence. High level of expertise, capacity to quickly solve even difficult problems. High capacity to immediately understand the Client’s needs and to work even in urgency to assist the client with a deep level of competence.’

    ‘I am working very closely with Emanuela Cocco. She is great, we are always aligned, and she is able to quickly the highest level of professional legal assistance even in emergency situation and in few hours.’

    Key clients

    Azerbaijan Gas Supply Company

    Giuntini S.p.A.

    Invesco Real Estate

    Kuwait Petroleum Italia S.p.A.

    Shah Deniz Consortium, led by bp and SOCAR

    Azerbaijan Gas Supply Company

    Work highlights

    • Assisting Enel in the acquisition by Enel Produzione S.p.A. of the entire share capital of ERG Hydro S.r.l., which owns a portfolio of hydro plants.
    • Advising the Shah Deniz consortium on the completion of the US$40 billion Shah Deniz 2 Southern Gas Corridor and on the commencement in December 2020 of the first commercial gas pipeline deliveries to Europe from Azerbaijan via the newly completed Southern Gas Corridor pipeline system.

    Italy > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory Tier 2

    A top provider of legal services in Italy’s finance industry‘, Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s practice is highly experienced in payment services, crypto regulations and AML directives; and is consistently involved in the regulatory procedures surrounding cross-border M&A transactions. Italy financial services and asset management leader Jeffrey Greenbaum acts on the authorisation, distribution and regulatory issues surrounding financial entities and regulatory inspections. Other key advisers are recently-promoted regulatory counsel Elisabetta Zeppieri and senior associate Claudia Colomba, whose expertise comprises banking, investment, insurance and payment services, collective asset management, and pension funds.

    Practice head(s):

    Jeffrey Greenbaum

    Testimonials

    An always available and competent team. HL is a top provider of legal services in Italy’s finance industry. Whenever clients have a complex or particularly thorough problem, this is a go-to team.’

    Hogan Lovells is a truly commercial firm, with a depth of knowledge among its team that means someone is always available to support and advise, even at short notice and out of hours.

    Its ability to understand a client’s business and products is outstanding, meaning that the advice positions the client to achieve optimum outcomes. The lawyers do not just produce legal advice but are truly trusted advisors.

    Exceptional knowledge of the Italian payment industry, payment regulatory advice and AML matters – very solutions oriented with out-of-the-box thinking.

    Hogan Lovells always delivers its service in accordance with deadlines and the expected high levels of quality.

    Jeffrey Greenbaum and Elisabetta Zeppieri are outstanding professionals – great precision, availability and timing.

    Jefferey Greenbaum and Elisabetta Zeppieri provide an exceptional service. They both understand clients’ business and needs, as well as the local Italian requirements – excellent skills and experience in communicating with the authorities.

    The team, comprising Jeffrey Greenbaum and Elisabetta Zeppieri, is excellent. The lawyers are responsive, knowledgeable and commercially aware.

    Key clients

    DeA Capital Real Estate SGR

    MFS Investment Management Company (Lux)

    Apollo Global Management

    BNP Paribas

    BNL

    Daimler

    Work highlights

      Italy > Compliance Tier 2

      Hogan Lovells International LLP has a strong track record in internal investigations, criminal law, privacy and data protection, along with corporate matters, taxation, and product liability and compliance. Additional specialisms are media, technology, competition, commercial and environmental law, and health and safety. Jeffrey Greenbaum is financial institutions head; Francesca Rolla assists with product litigation and compliance, and investigations; and Sabrina Borocci is an antitrust specialist. Other co-heads are employment head Vittorio Moresco; Italian litigation and arbitration leader Christian Di Mauro; and Massimiliano Masnada, who advises on privacy and data protection.

      Practice head(s):

      Jeffrey Greenbaum; Francesca Rolla; Sabrina Borocci; Vittorio Moresco; Francesca Angeloni; Christian Di Mauro; Massimiliano Masnada

      Other key lawyers:

      Giuseppe Aminzade; Serena Pietrosanti; Alessandro Borrello; Claudia Colomba; Elisabetta Zeppieri

      Testimonials

      The strength of the team is the enormous professionalism of its members, who are always connected and available.

      Great specialisations in the subjects of interest to companies.

      Strong knowledge of company law and accuracy.

      Excellent understanding of clients’ needs, tailor-made solutions, and deep knowledge.

      Great support in any circumstances.

      Very client focused, approachable, responsive, and eager to find solutions.

      A very responsive team providing practical and timely advice – a real powerhouse!

      Francesca Rolla and Alessandro Borello are equally great practitioners – always eager to assist with practical advice.

      Key clients

      Airbnb

      Assured Guaranty

      DeA Capital Real Estate

      Enercon

      GE Healthcare

      Hansard Europe DAC

      Johnson Electric International

      Installazioni Impianti

      LivaNova Deutschland

      MFS Investment Management

      Pago PA

      Safety Insurance Company

      Sorin Group Italia

      Skretting Italia

      TeamSystem

      Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Group

      Trouw Nutrition Italia

      Zurich Insurance

      Italy > Industry focus: Luxury goods Tier 2

      Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s practice advises several luxury goods manufacturers and fashion houses. Its coverage includes business restructuring, product compliance, operations, distribution, advertising, and communication and marketing issues. Clients also benefit from the firm’s e-commerce, IP, privacy, data transfer, mobile payments and real estate credentials. The principal figures are Italian real estate head Marco Rota Candiani, patent specialist Giovanni Ghirardi, IP leader Luigi Mansani, and M&A expert Luca Picone. Paola La Gumina and Maria Luce Piattelli are key counsels.

      Practice head(s):

      Marco Rota Candiani; Giovanni Ghirardi; Luigi Mansani; Luca Picone

      Other key lawyers:

      Paola La Gumina; Maria Luce Piattelli; Maria Luigia Franceschelli; Andrea Atteritano

      Testimonials

      ‘Maria Luigia Franceschelli is great – highly recommended.’

      Key clients

      Adler

      Antonio Marras

      Arper

      Bally Schuhfabriken

      Calzaturificio Marini

      Il Bisonte

      Issey Miyake

      Moleskine

      Philippe Model

      Richard Ginori

      Confezioni CAM

      Confezioni Elledue

      Italy > Investment funds Tier 2

      Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s Rome-based practice acts for domestic and foreign asset management companies, investment funds, investment firms and banks on a range of regulatory matters, including UCITS, AIFMD, MiFID II and AML work. It also regularly assists over 20 SICAVs on an ongoing basis in relation to the marketing of their shares in Italy. Qualified in Italy, the UK and the US, Jeffrey Greenbaum heads the firm’s Italian financial services and asset management team, which features recently elevated counsel Elisabetta Zeppieri and senior associate Claudia Colomba.

      Practice head(s):

      Jeffrey Greenbaum

      Testimonials

      A real business partner that stands out for its flexibility and responsiveness.

      The team anticipates the impact of regulatory changes on the client’s business.

      Very empathetic.

      Key clients

      Timberland Investment Resources Europe

      MFS Investment Management Company (Lux)

      Kepler Liquid Strategies

      Otus Capital Management

      Itau BBA

      Italy > Capital markets: Debt Tier 3

      Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s Milan-based practice is particularly experienced in securitisation and collateralised financing deals, while its industry expertise includes the automotive sector. Jointly heading the department are structured finance transactions specialist Corrado Fiscale; and Federico Del Monte, who acts on capital markets, securitisation, structured finance, banking, and repackaging transactions. Associate Diego Guardì is experienced in  securitisation matters and other structured finance deals.

      Practice head(s):

      Corrado Fiscale; Federico Del Monte

      Other key lawyers:

      Testimonials

      The team is very reliable, has a positive attitude, and always tries its best to bring the best solution to the table.

      Every single member of the team always demonstrates great commitment.

      Key clients

      Banca IFIS

      Banca IMI

      Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena

      Banca Progetto

      Banca Valsabbina

      BNP Paribas

      Borsadelcredito.it/OPYN

      Cassa Depositi e Prestiti

      CiviBank

      Equita SIM

      Ferrovie dello Stato

      IC Financial Services

      Intesa Sanpaolo

      Hypo-Vorarlberg Leasing

      Jefferies

      Rabobank

      Oaktree Capital Management

      P&G SGR

      Phinance Partners

      Société Générale

      Satispay

      UniCredit

      DBRS

      Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

      Hogan Lovells International LLP’s team in Italy has been particularly active in the energy and insurance industries of late and is led by Luca Picone, a go-to for cross-border M&A, de-mergers, tender offers and LBOs. At counsel level, Martina Di Nicola is a standout name with a particular focus on sale and purchase agreements, corporate reorganisations and joint venture endeavours. Leah Dunlop and Antonio Di Pasquale departed in September 2022.

      Practice head(s):

      Luca Picone

      Other key lawyers:

      Francesco Stella; Martina Di Nicola

      Testimonials

      ‘The team has demonstrated a very unique approach in all the projects in which we worked together. Pragmatism and smart reaction to new clients’ requests confirm the strong capability and high skills of HL’

      ‘All partners demonstrated their competencies in working on an international deal. The possibility to involve colleagues from other countries was really important. The relationship and the one firm approach among partners in HL and level of competencies around the world confirm that all the partners and their wider team are outstanding.’

      Key clients

      Enel S.p.A

      IBM Corporation

      Cooper Standard Automotive Inc

      Dana Incorporated

      Dell Technologies

      DGS S.p.A.

      Giuntini S.p.A.

      Daimler AG

      Kiepe Electric GmbH

      AmerisourceBergen Corporation

      BNP Paribas Cardif

      BNP Paribas/BNL

      CNP Assurances

      Infrastrutture S.p.A.

      Fressnapf Beteiligungs GmbH

      Argo Group

      Newlat Food S.p.A.

      Sompo International

      MicroVention Europe

      Dagmar Vogt Vermögensverwaltungs GmbH

      The Q8 Group

      Hyle Capital SGR S.p.A.

      Valiani S.r.l.

      Bending Spoons S.p.A.

      WEG S.A.

      Confezioni CAM s.r.l.

      Confezioni Elledue s.r.l

      Work highlights

      • A French/Italian cross-border team advised CNP Assurances on the acquisition from the Aviva Group of their life insurance businesses in Italy. The transaction perimeter includes 51% of Aviva S.p.A., a life insurance company in which UniCredit S.p.A. holds 49%; and 100% of Aviva Life S.p.A., a life insurance company and Aviva Italia Servizi S.c.a.r.l., which provides business support services to the two insurance companies.
      • Assisted Enel in the acquisition by Enel Produzione S.p.A. of the entire share capital of ERG Hydro S.r.l..

      Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 3

      Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s Italian litigation and arbitration team works in close collaboration with its international network, allowing for a cross-border offering covering the full array of litigation and arbitrational matters. Practice head Christian Di Mauro specialises in product liability disputes within the life sciences sector, while founding partner Francesca Rolla heads the investigations and white-collar practice. Frequently appointed as an arbitrator, Andrea Atteritano is responsible for the firm’s dispute resolution offering in Rome.

      Practice head(s):

      Christian Di Mauro

      Testimonials

      ‘The team shows lots of positive qualities, the main one is the extreme deep legal knowledge reinforced by a great knowledge of financial, commercial and technical topics of a contract. When working with this team it is not needed to spend too much time to explain such details exactly because they already own them, and this is an important saving of time and money.’

      ‘People are easy to work with and they make them-selves reachable even with a short advance notice. This is important when working running against the clock, with short deadlines.’

      Key clients

      21 Invest

      Angelini Group

      Anheuser-Busch InBev (Peroni)

      BASF

      Bitstamp Ltd.

      British American Tobacco

      Etihad

      Furla

      Grünenthal GmbH

      Hansard Europe DAC

      Hansard International Ltd

      HDI Insurance

      Honeywell Safety Products and Honeywell Italia

      Johnson Electric International

      Kuwait Petroleum

      LBI ehf (former Landsbanki Islands hf)

      LivaNova Deutschland GmbH and Sorin Group Italia

      Lloyds Banking Group

      Miratech Corp

      New York University

      Orthofix Srl

      Ortofix Inc

      PESA S.A.

      OSK Shipping

      Recordati Ireland

      SACYR

      SHV Holdings

      Sojitz

      Stoneridge Inc

      Téléverbier SA

      Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale

      Teva Pharmaceuticals

      Termokimik Corporation

      TI Group

      Vestas Italia

      Work highlights

      • Assisting Termokimik Corporation S.p.A. in a complex and multiple commercial litigation against one of its major clients for alleged malfunctioning of a Flue Gas Treatment implant.
      • Assisting OVH cloud in handling the pre-action and court claims brought by OVH’s Italian clients in cooperation with the firm’s international network in relation to similar litigation in other European jurisdictions.
      • Advising Enercon GmbH on a strategy in relation to possible owner/contractor disputes arising out of performance delays and defaults.

      Italy > EU and competition law Tier 3

      The Italian antitrust, competition and economic regulation practice at Hogan Lovells International LLP fields experts in merger control and notification work, cartel and abuse of dominant position cases, private antitrust enforcement actions, and follow-on administrative matters. It also advises on commercial agreements, unfair commercial practices, and antitrust compliance programmes. Sabrina Borocci has sector expertise in life sciences, healthcare, automotive, TMT, and energy and natural resources. Aurora Muselli is an experienced senior associate.

      Practice head(s):

      Sabrina Borocci

      Other key lawyers:

      Key clients

      GE Medical Systems Italia

      GE Healthcare Italia

      GE Holding

      GE Medical Systems SCS

      Volkswagen Bank

      Unilever Italia Mkt Operations

      Vodafone Italia

      Prima Assicurazioni

      Airbnb Ireland Unlimited Company

      Corepla: National Consortium for the Collection, Recycling and Recovery of Plastic Packaging

      CONAI

      Enel Produzione

      Work highlights

      • Assisted Enel Produzione with the acquisition of hydro plants, which involved extensive dialogue with the Italian Competition Authority.
      • Assisted Prima Assicurazioni with proceedings launched by the Italian Competition Authority against price comparators and insurance companies, in relation to the alleged exchange of sensitive information.
      • Provided antitrust assistance to Uber, in relation to an agreement with URI and Splyt.

      Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 3

      Leveraging finance, tax and regulatory expertise, Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s Italian practice advises on real estate M&A transactions, asset acquisitions and disposals, and sales and leasebacks. It is also instructed on joint ventures and project developments. Practice head Marco Rota Candiani is a real estate industry expert, while administrative counsel Maria Deledda works across the hotel, logistics, retail and office development sectors. Alberto Carrara is a key senior associate.

      Practice head(s):

      Marco Rota Candiani

      Other key lawyers:

      Key clients

      Barings

      Invesco Real Estate

      Work highlights

      • Assisted Barings with the acquisition of an office building in Milan.
      • Assisted Invesco with the purchase of a residential development in Milan and the modification of a construction agreement.

      Italy > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3

      Hogan Lovells International LLP’s restructuring and insolvency team advises domestic and foreign clients in corporate reorganisations, debt restructurings and distressed M&A. The department is headed by Counsel Pierantonio Musso, who boasts 19 years of experience in bankruptcy and insolvency law. Filippo Andrea Chiaves specialises in contentious aspects of deals involving loans, securities, and distressed debt trading. Mauro Saccani was a new arrival in April 2023 from Latham & Watkins LLP.

      Practice head(s):

      Pierantonio Musso

      Other key lawyers:

      Filippo Chiaves; Mauro Saccani

      Key clients

      Generalfinance S.p.A.

      Immobiliare Mazzini S.r.l.

      Work highlights

      • Advising Generalfinance, an Italian financial intermediary, in the negotiation and execution of an EUR 133 million medium long-term revolving facility renewal and amendment agreement.
      • Advising Immobiliare Mazzini, in the name and on behalf of a pool of leading Italian banks and financial intermediaries, and a US investment fund, in the negotiation and execution of a debt restructuring agreement.
      • Advising Generalfinance, an Italian financial intermediary, in the launch of its first trade receivables securitisation programme, focusing on aspects related to Generalfinance’s core business and the coordination of the transaction with the latter’s funding structure.

      Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 4

      Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s Milan-based banking and finance department is headed by Carlo Massini, who is qualified to practice in both Italy and New York. Acting for borrowers and investors, Massini has longstanding experience in the gamut of lending, including real estate, project, acquisition, asset and international trade finance. Mauro Saccani was a new arrival in April 2023 from Latham & Watkins LLP.

      Practice head(s):

      Carlo Massini

      Other key lawyers:

      Testimonials

      ‘Great for its pragmatism and billing.’

      ‘A pragmatic approach and good availability.’

      Work highlights

      • Assisted Hyle Capital Partners SGR with the financing of the acquisition of a shareholding participation (representing all of Guaresi’s corporate capital).

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

      The core Italian banking and finance practice at Hogan Lovells International LLP covers leveraged, acquisition, real estate and asset finance, along with funds-related lending, syndicated loans, and trade and commodity finance. Qualified to practice in both Italy and New York, Milan banking partner Carlo Massini has a broad lending practice. Mauro Saccani was a new arrival in April 2023 from Latham & Watkins LLP.

      Practice head(s):

      Carlo Massini

      Other key lawyers:

      Marco Gasparrini; Mauro Saccani

      Testimonials

      ‘Hogan Lovells is a great law firm, and its lawyers are well prepared and very focused on supporting clients on every single detail of transactions. Moreover, the lawyers are always available to answer questions.’

      ‘Carlo Massini and associate Marco Gasparrini provided significant support, not only with the legal aspects of transactions, but also with the negotiations, which were tough to manage considering the tight deadline.’

      Key clients

      Berenberg Green Energy Junior Debt Funds

      ING Bank

      Work highlights

      • Advised a syndicate of lenders, including ING Bank, on the $500m sustainability-linked senior secured borrowing base facility, which was made available to the Sucafina Group.
      • Advised Berenberg Green Energy Junior Debt Funds on the financing of two solar parks in Italy and Chile.

      Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 4

      The expertise of Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s Italy team spans traditional oil and gas, renewables (wind, solar, hydroelectric and biomass), and energy efficiency matters. The group is co-led by experienced partners Luca Picone and Francesca Angeloni.

      Practice head(s):

      Luca Picone; Francesca Angeloni

      Other key lawyers:

      Emanuela Cocco; Elena D’Alto

      Key clients

      Alleans Renewables Capital

      Enel

      Infrastrutture

      Phlogas (In Liquidation)

      Shah Deniz Consortium

      Sunerg Solar Energy

      Terna

      Azienda Agricola Don Matteo

      Work highlights

      • Assisted Enel Produzione with its acquisition of ERG Hydro’s entire share capital.
      • Advising the Shah Deniz consortium on the completion of the Shah Deniz 2 Southern Gas Corridor.

      Italy > Private equity Tier 4

      Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s team draws on the wider firm’s banking, employment, regulatory, corporate M&A and capital markets expertise to provide a comprehensive range of services to private equity funds, from formation through to exits. Luca Picone oversees domestic and cross-border transactions alike and is famed for his know-how of the energy, telecoms, luxury, medical device and food industries. The wider team, which works in close tandem with the firm’s 40+ global offices, is also adept in the media, retail, financial services, transport and distribution fields. Leah Dunlop departed in September 2022.

      Practice head(s):

      Luca Picone

      Key clients

      21 Invest

      DGS S.p.A.

      One Rock Capital

      Trilantic Capital Partners Europe

      Hyle Capital Partners SGR S.p.A.

      Fressnapf Beteiligungs GmbH

      Newlat Food S.p.A.

      Work highlights

      • Assistance to Hyle Capital Partners SGR S.p.A. in the acquisition, through an indirectly controlled vehicle, of a shareholding participation representing 100% of the corporate capital of Guaresi S.p.A.
      • Legal assistance to Fressnapf Beteiligungs GmbH (shareholder of Maxi Zoo Italia) that, together with Cinven, by means of a minority investment acquired Arcaplanet from Permira.

      Italy > Tax Tier 4

      Hogan Lovells International LLP’s Italy tax practice is led by ‘expert‘ counsel Serena Pietrosanti, whose experience includes providing tax advice to multinationals on cross-border transactions in the real estate, life sciences and financial services sectors. Senior associate Maria Cristina Conte focuses on the tax side to insurance and finance-related deals.

      Practice head(s):

      Serena Pietrosanti

      Other key lawyers:

      Testimonials

      The team is highly competent, quickly resolving problems in the best way possible.

      What makes it stand out is that it is very empathic, and really understands clients’ problems and what they need in order to resolve them.

      Serena Pietrosanti is an expert in her field – very responsive and understands clients’ needs.

      Key clients

      Argo Group

      Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena

      Banca Valsabbina

      BNP Paribas Cardif

      BNP Paribas

      Cassa Depositi e Prestiti

      Equita SIM

      Ferrovie dello Stato

      Nissan Italia

      Kuwait Petroleum

      Tokyo Electron Europe

      UniCredit

      Société Générale

      Rabobank

      CNP Assurances

      The Q8 Group

      Work highlights

      • Assisted the firm’s French and Italian cross-border corporate team with the tax side to CNP Assurances’ acquisition from Aviva Group of its life insurance businesses in Italy.
      • Assisted Barings with the tax aspects to the structuring and negotiation of the purchase of real estate in Milan.
      • Advised BNP Paribas/BNL on the tax side to the sale of 80% of Axepta Italy to Worldline.

      The firm: Change is happening faster than ever, and legal challenges come from all directions. To stay ahead, organisations need to anticipate what’s next. Hogan Lovells understands this and works together with its clients to solve the toughest legal issues in major industries and commercial centres around the world. With 2,500 lawyers on six continents, Hogan Lovells offers extensive experience and insights gained from working in some of the world’s most complex legal environments and markets for corporations, financial institutions and governments. The firm provides practical legal solutions that help clients identify and mitigate risk and make the most of opportunities.

      Whether a client is expanding into new markets, considering capital from new sources, or dealing with increasingly complex regulation or disputes, Hogan Lovells can help.

      The firm’s lawyers are straight-talking. They understand and solve the problem before it becomes one. And they deliver clear and practical advice that gets the job done.

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