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Italy > Capital markets: Debt Tier 2

In addition to advising credit institutions, financial entities and funds, Jones Day's acts for global corporate clients on financial markets transactions, including securitisation and other structured finance deals. The practice of Vinicio Trombetti encompasses securitisation and covered bonds; and Francesco Squerzoni and Marco Frattini both advise on structured finance. The next line of experienced practitioners features Giuseppina Pagano, who is experienced in securitisation, covered bonds and EMTN programmes; and Fabio Maria Guidi, an adviser on securitisation involving trade receivables, financial assets and real estate (along with other asset classes).

Practice head(s):

Vinicio Trombetti

Other key lawyers:

Francesco Squerzoni; Marco Frattini; Giuseppina Pagano; Fabio Maria Guidi

Testimonials

‘They are very competent, always up to date with regulators’ new provisions, and very available and open to new financial structures.’

‘Very attentive to clients’ needs and they are able to propose new solutions that the client had not thought of – above all, they are always available to support the client, even after the transaction is concluded and in relation to any issue that may arise.’

‘Jones Day stands out for its personalised approach and specialised expertise, combining years of experience with deep industry knowledge.’

‘The team, comprised of highly-qualified experts, delivers tailored solutions through diverse backgrounds and innovative technology, such as advanced case management platforms and predictive analytics tools.’

‘The team is highly specialised in DCM issues, confirming its position in the market for expertise, reliability, and ability to manage transactions brilliantly.’

‘Fabio Maria Guidi is a highly esteemed lawyer specialising in structured finance.’

‘With extensive experience in the field, Fabio Maria Guidi is renowned for his deep understanding of complex financial instruments and transactions.’

‘Vinicio Trombetti and Fabio Maria Guidi are outstanding professionals, passionate, always available and able to advise clients to the best of their ability. Always present from the beginning to the closing of every transaction, they skillfully and expertly lead every transaction they are a part of, critically and cleverly resolving any issues.’

Key clients

Alba Leasing

Banco BPM

Banca Akros

Banco Santander

Santander Consumer Bank

Stellantis Financial Services

BNP Paribas

CA Auto Bank

Crédit Agricole

IBL Banca

IBM Italia

illimity Bank

Intesa Sanpaolo

Renault Banque

Mobilize Financial Services

Société Générale

UniCredit

ViViBanca

Volkswagen Bank

Zenith Global

Work highlights

  • Advised Stellantis Financial Services Italia (Santander Consumer Bank Group) on a securitisation transaction of its auto loans.
  • Advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and UniCredit Bank (as arrangers), on a securitisation transaction of auto loans (originated by Crédit Agricole Auto Bank).
  • Advised IBL Banca and UniCredit Bank, as co-arrangers, on the annual renewal of the securitisation programme Marzio Finance, collateralised by salary-secured loans.

Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 3

Advising on financing and acquisitions matters for banks and investors, Jones Day is experienced in a wide range of asset classes, including logistics, healthcare, senior living, retail and hospitality. The firm is also versed in real estate asset securitisation transactions. The team is led by Paolo Foppiani, who is experienced in sales, leasing and developments. Silvia Beggiato advises on development and construction matters.

Practice head(s):

Paolo Foppiani

Other key lawyers:

Silvia Beggiato; Maryana Todyrenchuk; Neil De Biase

Testimonials

‘The team is always aware and has a very commercial view of transactions.’

‘Paolo Foppiani and Neil De Biase are really good partners with personal skills and competence in healthcare.’

‘Excellent, diverse and fast team of specialists.’

‘Paolo Foppiani and Maryana Todyrenchuk are top specialists who render fast and competent value and service.’

‘Flexible team with strong expertise.’

‘Paolo Foppiani and Maryana Todyrenchuk are able to cover a broad range of different real estate transactions with a strong expertise also in the healthcare sector.’

‘The team is very efficient, with no delays and very good output quality.’

Key clients

Euryale Asset Management S.A.

SCPI Pierval Santé

Praemia REIM

Swiss Life Asset Managers France

Stellantis NV

Invesco Ltd.

Fingen S.p.A.

Logicor

Sanofi

illimity Bank S.p.A.

UniCredit S.p.A.

ING Capital LLC

Credit Agricole CIB Milan

LaSalle Investment Management

Natixis

Samsung Electronics Italy

BNP Paribas IM

Société Générale S.A.

UHG BV

Work highlights

  • Assisted Logicor and Kryalos with the drafting and negotiation of the contractual documentation for the acquisition of a vast piece of land in Gaggiano, on the outskirts of Milan, for the creation of a logistics park.
  • Advised Swiss Life Asset Managers S.A. on the acquisition, through its Italian AIF “EHCF Italia”, of two healthcare clinics, located in Occhiobello and Varese.
  • Advised BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management Italy SGR S.p.A. on the acquisition of a senior nursing home located in Grado (Trieste) and its subsequent lease to Universiis in the context of a three-party negotiation with the original developer of the clinic.

Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 5

Jones Day > Firm Profile

The firm: Jones Day is a global law firm with more than 2,400 lawyers in 40 offices across five continents. The firm is distinguished by: a singular tradition of client service; the mutual commitment to, and the seamless collaboration of, a true partnership; formidable legal talent across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions; and shared professional values that focus on client needs.

Jones Day is an institutional partner for clients who seek counsel that seeks to understand them and their needs; that communicates with clients about their needs and the different tactics available for addressing those needs; that works seamlessly and impressively across offices and practices and with the client; that provides talent and expertise across subject areas and geographies; and that brings commitment and courage to the relationship and its engagements. We are formidable because every partner and every client has the entire global institution at their command and is a high priority of the Firm as a whole. We are true partners, with each other and, even more importantly, with our clients.

Regions of practice
Europe and Middle East: Jones Day provides a significant presence in Europe that offers clients more than 575 lawyers from its European offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Munich, and Paris. The firm’s lawyers counsel clients in administrative and public law, banking and finance, capital markets, competition law and regulatory, derivatives, market infrastructures, dispute resolution, and investigations.

In the Middle East, the Firm’s Dubai-based lawyers have accumulated significant experience in most of the region’s key industries and jurisdictions, advising on mergers and acquisitions and corporate transactions, projects and infrastructure, commercial transactions, real estate and construction matters, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.

United States: Surveys repeatedly list Jones Day as one of the most frequently engaged law firms by U.S. corporations for both transactional and disputes matters, and among the leaders in client service. Jones Day’s more than 1,500 lawyers across its 18 U.S. offices collaborate to serve clients across practices and geographies on all major matters that span time-honored practices (antitrust, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, and government regulation) to more recently established and expanded areas (cybersecurity, life sciences, energy, and technology) that specifically address the contemporary challenges of an increasingly complex global business and legal environment.

Asia-Pacific: Jones Day has committed substantial resources and capacity to serve each of Asia’s distinct markets, including China, Japan, Singapore and Southeast Asia, as well as Australia. Spread throughout ten offices in the region, the Firm’s more than 180 lawyers represent clients in practice areas including antitrust, banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and commercial, energy, global disputes, intellectual property, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, real estate, and several others.

The majority of Jones Day’s Asia-based lawyers are admitted to practice local law in their home jurisdictions. Most have practiced in more than one country, enabling Jones Day’s Asia team to render multijurisdictional legal services. Jones Day has been granted a Qualifying Foreign Law Practice license (QFLP) in Singapore.

Latin America: Jones Day is one of the leading global law firms serving the Latin American region through its offices in Mexico City and São Paulo, along with attorneys based in key business and legal centers such as New York, Houston, Dallas, Miami, and Madrid. Jones Day’s Latin American experience extends to mergers and acquisitions, investigations and anti-corruption, projects and infrastructure, banking and finance, energy, dispute resolution, business restructuring, private equity and capital markets.

Managing partner: Gregory M. Shumaker
Europe and Middle East offices: Amsterdam, Brussels, Dubai, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Munich, Paris
US offices: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Irvine, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Pittsburgh,
San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington, D.C.
Asia-Pacific offices: Beijing, Brisbane, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Perth, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, Tokyo
Latin America offices: Mexico City, São Paulo

Main areas of practice:

  • Antitrust and competition law
  • Business and tort litigation
  • Business restructuring and reorganization
  • Cybersecurity, privacy and data protection
  • Employee benefits and executive compensation
  • Energy
  • Financial markets
  • Global disputes
  • Government regulation
  • Health care and life sciences
  • Insurance recovery
  • Intellectual property
  • Investigations and white-collar defense
  • Issues and appeals
  • Labor and employment
  • M&A
  • Private equity
  • Real estate
  • Securities litigation and SEC enforcement
  • State Attorney General enforcement, investigations and litigation
  • Tax
  • Technology

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Managing Partner Gregory M. Shumaker