The large banking and finance outfit at Chiomenti serves a wide Italian and international list of borrowers seeking all kinds of financing arrangements. The group is co-directed by Giulia Battaglia, who has three decades of experience in complex transactions under her belt; Gianrico Giannesi, who is a key name for securitisations and other debt financing instruments; leveraged, distressed and sponsor-driven financing specialist Davide D’Affronto; and Carola Antonini, who leads on energy sector borrowing and green financing. Giorgio Cappelli navigates real estate financing transactions and acquisition arrangements, and Marco Cerritelli specialises in PPP and other project financing deals. Managing partner Gregorio Consoli handles cross-border extraordinary transactions. For transactions from debt restructurings and acquisition deals to real estate and energy financing, Alessandro Elisio is a key port of call. Nicholas Lasagna is another notable contact.
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  • ‘Super skilled, great credibility, outstanding support to the client.’
  • ‘The Chiomenti team provided outstanding support to the company in structuring the financing agreement, fully meeting expectations in terms of both timing and content.’
  • ‘Chiomenti’s team members possess deep expertise in the sector and provide valuable support to the company in its dealings with banking stakeholders, enjoying a strong reputation as trusted legal advisors.'

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Giulia Battaglia; Gianrico Giannesi; Davide D’Affronto; Carola Antonini

Other key lawyers

Nicholas Lasagna; Giorgio Cappelli; Marco Cerritelli; Gregorio Consoli; Alessandro Elisio; Marco Paruzzolo; Andrea Martino; Girolamo D’Anna; Maria Ilaria Griffo; Angelo De Michele; Cettina Merlino; Fabrizio Nebuloni