Chiomenti‘s large banking and finance team has enviable experience in acquisition, corporate and real estate financings, as well as refinancing deals. Gregorio Consoli assists Italian and international clients with extraordinary transactions; Giorgio Cappelli advises on acquisition and structured finance; Marco Cerritelli is a transport, healthcare and sports sector expert; and Giulia Battaglia’s practice includes real estate and project finance. Additional key figures are Andrea Martino, who focuses on corporate, real estate, acquisition, project and cross-border financing; and banking and finance specialist Girolamo D’Anna. Davide D’Affronto and Nicholas Lasagna joined from Simmons & Simmons in 2025. Riccardo Rossi departed in October 2024.
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‘High-level availability and always keen to find a satisfactory solution.’
‘Commercially-oriented approach - they work hard to close the deal and don’t just draft contracts.’
‘Outstanding competence and business-oriented attitude.’
‘They have deep knowledge of the market and this leads to efficient solutions.’
‘Strong and professional people, fast, commercial, flexible, high level of bespoke client service, and multidisciplinary strength.’
‘Giorgio Cappelli is highly experienced, and always available to support the client around the clock. He has the ability to manage the different stances involved very efficiently, thus providing the best mutually-satisfying solution.’
‘Andrea Martino - excellent ability to offer innovative solutions. He is patient with clients, and accurate and balanced when negotiating with counterparties.’
‘Marco Paruzzolo stands out as a partner.’
Key clients
- Ansaldo Energia
- Assicurazioni Generali
- Casavo
- Coima RES
- De Fonseca
- EI Towers
- Enel
- Eurocommercial Properties Italia
- F2i
- Fincantieri
Work highlights
- Advising Ansaldo Energia on the execution of a financial manoeuvre, in relation to the launch of the new 2023-2027 Industrial Plan.
- Advising Azienda Trasporti Milanesi on the acquisition financing of a minority stake in M4, which operates in Milan’s public transportation sector.
Lawyers
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Maria Ilaria Griffo
Andrea Martino
Practice head
Giulia Battaglia; Gianrico Giannesi
Other key lawyers
Gregorio Consoli; Giorgio Cappelli; Marco Cerritelli; Giulia Battaglia; Andrea Martino; Girolamo D’Anna; Marco Paruzzolo; Davide D’Affronto; Nicholas Lasagna; Maria Ilaria Griffo; Alessandro Elisio; Fabrizio Nebuloni