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Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria Offices
LARGO TOSCANINI 1
20122 MILANO
Italy
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Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria > The Legal 500 Rankings
Capital markets: Debt Tier 3
Following a 2019 strategic alliance between Santa Maria Studio Legale Associato and Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria boosted its DCM capabilities through the recruitment of structured finance expert Corrado Angelli and senior associate Davide Bonsi from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. Experienced partner Alessio Gerhart Ruvolo has been involved in several major securitisation, financing, and assignment of receivables transactions.
Practice head(s):
Corrado Angelli; Alessio Gerhart Ruvolo
Other key lawyers:
Davide Bonsi
Key clients
Barletta Group
Chenavari Investment Managers
J-Invest
Crif S.p.A.
Guber Banca S.p.A.
Varde
Dispute resolution Tier 3
Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria is particularly strong in national and international arbitration cases. Litigation is another key area of strength, with the team drawing upon the expertise of practitioners in other disciplines and from across the firm's global network. Alberto Santa Maria is renowned for his experience representing high-profile clients and institutions before Italian and European courts in proceedings concerning competition, state aid and international trade law. Practice head Edoardo Gambaro has extensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical, automotive and IT industries.
Practice head(s):
Alberto Santa Maria; Edoardo Gambaro
Other key lawyers:
Luigi Fontanesi
Testimonials
‘Ability to take care of the negotiation strategy and manage the negotiation, combined with the in-depth preparation of the subject.’
‘Ability to relate to the client by dedicating the necessary time to investigate the matter, the competence and the legal study of the case.’
Key clients
Bracco Group
Cisco
Cisco Systems Inc.
ENI
EXPO 2015
Federalberghi
Finiper
Hotel Villa d’Este
Suissegas
Tech Gap
Thales
EU and competition law Tier 3
Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria's EU law and competition department is particularly active in state aid litigation, where it acts for the Italian state and private operators. Elsewhere, the team is active in high-profile antitrust and unfair competition litigation, as well as the management of large-scale transactions that require merger control strategies. Edoardo Gambaro is an Italian and European antitrust law specialist.
Practice head(s):
Edoardo Gambaro
Other key lawyers:
Pietro Missanelli
Key clients
Banca Popolare di Bari
Federalberghi
Scuola Elementare Maria Montessori
Unes Maxi S.p.A.
Bracco Group
Delcomar
Pikdare
Mediocredito Centrale
Prelios
Passavant Impianti Srl
Real estate and construction Tier 3
Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria has an expanding real estate practice, which is jointly led by Marzio Longo and Federico Barbàra. The firm is particularly prominent in matters connected with logistics, residential portfolios, student housing and data centres. In a key development in 2020, of counsel Gloria Molteni joined from Studio Legale Villata, Degli Esposti e Associati. The team's work includes cross-border and domestic acquisitions and disposals, leasing, non-performing loan transactions and matters arising from bankruptcies.
Practice head(s):
Marzio Longo; Federico Barbàra
Other key lawyers:
Paolo Bolis; Gloria Molteni
Testimonials
‘Dynamism, pro-activity and problem-solving ability. Excellent communication skills with the customer and management of problematic situations mainly in negotiations with counterparties.’
‘Partners are always present and in constant communication with the customer, including for issues that could be managed by collaborators. Availability on a short notice, even during the weekend.’
‘Extremely prepared lawyers and great responsiveness’
‘Responsive and commercially-minded’
‘Professionalism, experience and openness in finding solutions to issues.’
‘Technical skills, client relationship skills.’
‘Competence, professionalism and speed in execution’
‘Federico Barbara is one of the best professionals in the Real Estate sector thanks to his technical skills and to the important network with the main RE operators both in Italy and abroad.’
Key clients
Savills Investment Management
Gruppo San Donato
DeA Capital
Gruppo Barletta
Sonae Sierra
Carval
Generali RE
Carlyle RE
Global Net Lease
Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 4
Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria's eight-strong team acts for banks and financial institutions on the full spectrum of banking and finance work. Corrado Angelelli is a specialist in corporate, leverage and structured finance, as well as restructuring. Alessio Gerhart Ruvolo is also a key adviser.
Practice head(s):
Corrado Angelelli; Alessio Gerhart Ruvolo
Other key lawyers:
Davide Bonsi
Testimonials
‘A multi-perspective approach that implies a thorough overview of the financial transactions handled.‘
‘Professional, prepared and willing to satisfy clients’ requirements.‘
‘Very attentive to clients and what they really need.‘
‘I personally appreciated the taking charge of the various problems and the commitment to reaching a viable solution with success.‘
‘Availability, speed, reliability and competence.‘
‘This is a team comprising professionals who have great experience in the distressed credit sector.‘
‘Corrado Angelelli is definitely more present than partners of other firms.‘
‘Corrado Angelelli always makes his great experience and professionalism available during assignments in which he is involved.‘
Key clients
Illimity Bank
Cerberus Capital Management
J-Invest S.p.A.
Link Financial
The Carlyle Group
Värde Partners Europe Limited
Guber Banca S.p.A.
Chenavari
Banca Farmafactoring S.p.A.
Gruppo Barletta S.p.A.
Carval
Intellectual property Tier 4
Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria's practice is particularly active in the delivery of cross-border contractual and legal advice, as well as handling disputes. Trade marks and patents are at the core of the practice. Also notable is that Paola Furiosi and practice head Luigi Fontanesi are particularly strong in privacy matters and copyright matters respectively.
Practice head(s):
Luigi Fontanesi
Other key lawyers:
Paola Furiosi
Testimonials
‘Luigi Fontanesi is outstanding’
Key clients
Hotel Villa d’Este S.p.A.
Room Seven B.V.
art Partner
Ironman
Bracco Foundation
Bracco S.p.A.
Gruppo Cimbali S.p.A.
Dnd Martinelli Srl
Linaire Srl
Gabbanelli Accordions & Imports, LLC
Azienda Farmacie Comunali Lodi s.r.l.
Restructuring and insolvency Tier 4
Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria has developed substantial expertise in handling business crises in the banking, pharmaceutical, automotive and retail sectors. Mario Santa Maria and finance head Corrado Angelelli (who joined from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in 2019) are active in high-profile restructuring and insolvency mandates.
Practice head(s):
Corrado Angelelli; Mario Santa Maria
Other key lawyers:
Francesco Horvat
Testimonials
‘Has the ability to propose the best legal solutions.‘
‘The ability to analyse and speed of execution are two strengths of this law firm. It has great competence, combined with courtesy and availability.‘
‘Its technical skills lie in the execution of deals and availability, with depth of analysis of the issues – it is also a one-stop-shop for subjects other than bankruptcy law.‘
‘Great for clarity on exposure issues and precise in relation to solutions.‘
‘A compact and proactive team that is valuable for both soft and hard skills.‘
Key clients
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Bionics S.r.l.
Val s.r.l. in Liquidazione
Bain Capital
Aquileia Capital Services S.r.l.
Cerberus
Link Asset Services
Illimity
Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria's corporate and M&A team is experienced in complex transactions, including healthcare, life sciences and finance sector deals. Luigi Stefano Santa Maria is an M&A and private equity specialist, while Mario Santa Maria focuses on corporate law and M&A.
Practice head(s):
Luigi Santa Maria; Mario Santa Maria
Other key lawyers:
Pietro Caliceti; Carlo Scaglioni; Francesca Torricelli; Alessandra Boffa; Dante Campiverdi
Testimonials
‘The firm has acquired our fullest confidence over the years – we trust their advice and follow it.‘
‘They have the ability to focus on important issues, and try to achieve the desired result in the best possible way.‘
‘They have a great deal of experience, as well as the ability to negotiate aspects of operations that are crucial for us.‘
‘Fantastic managerial skills that add value to their legal performance.‘
‘Very competent professionals in corporate law and of great standing.‘
‘Highly expert professionals with a wide network of relationships.‘
‘Great for dedication, expertise and deep international culture, as well as their ability to interface with lawyers from different jurisdictions.‘
‘Mario Santa Maria and Luigi Santa Maria are appreciated for their great availability, at any time of day and at any hour, and for their advice on the most delicate issues that contain both legal- and business – aspects.‘
Key clients
Klaris S.A., Luxembourg
Unes Maxi S.p.A.
Bracco Imaging S.p.A.
Custodia Valore
Threesixty Investments SGR
Gruppo MiniHotel
Creditis
Villa d’Este
Chenavari Financial Group Ltd
Dorotheum
Fontana Fasteners Group
Acument
Acist
Lawyer Profiles
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Luigi Francesco Alberto Fontanesi | Partner | View Profile |
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Corrado Angelelli | Partner | View Profile |
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Federico Barbàra | Partner | View Profile |
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Claudio Biscaretti di Ruffia | Partner | View Profile |
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Alessandra Boffa | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Paolo Bolis | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Davide Roberto Bonsi | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Pietro Caliceti | Partner | View Profile |
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Dante Campiverdi | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Paola Furiosi | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Edoardo Gambaro | Partner | View Profile |
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Alessio Gerhart Ruvolo | Partner | View Profile |
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Francesco Horvat | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Marzio Longo | Partner | View Profile |
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Luigi Santa Maria | Co-Managing Shareholder (Partner) | View Profile |
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Alberto Maria Tedoldi | Of Counsel | View Profile |
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Pietro Missanelli | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Gloria Molteni | Of Counsel | View Profile |
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Antonio Papi Rossi | Of Counsel | View Profile |
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Alfredo Pentimalli | Partner | View Profile |
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Davide Pozzoli | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Alberto Santa Maria | Litigation | View Profile |
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Mario Angelo Santa Maria | Co-Managing Partner | View Profile |
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Carlo Scaglioni | Corporate | View Profile |
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Francesca Torricelli | Partner | View Profile |
Legal Briefings
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2020 vision: minimising financial crime risk in US/UK M&A
The spread of criminal and regulatory laws into the corporate world has been underscored by a string of cases in the US and, more recently, the UK sparked by M&A activity. As a result, our transatlantic white collar crime defence and investigations group has seen an uptick in advising buyers and sellers on corporate transactions … -
M&A and financial crime
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