Trusted by a broad borrower client base, from PE sponsors to corporates and investment funds, Giovanni de’ Capitani di Vimercate leads the banking and finance team at ADVANT Nctm, which advises on shipping and project finance, as well as acquisition finance, ESG and energy transition finance, securitisations, NPLs and more. Eugenio Siragusa is a key name for infrastructure financing and structured finance arrangements, and Stefano Padovani focuses on NPE deals, debt restructuring and capital markets work. Roberto de Nardis di Prata assists Italian and international borrowers with real estate and project financing matters, including those backed by public guarantees. Bianca Macrina focuses on cross-border deals. Antonio La Porta joined the firm in March 2026.
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- ‘Speed, understanding, problem-solving.'
- ‘Professional team with strong expertise and background in the sector.’
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Key clients
- Investcorp
- Paragon Partners
- Clessidra SGR
- Sagard SAS
- Savills Investments Management
- Aenova
- Chequers Capital
- JD Sport Fashion
- Artisa Developer SA
- Terlos LLP
Work highlights
Assisted JD Sports Fashion S.r.l. in connection with the negotiation and execution of a EUR 1.7 billion multi-currency facilities agreement with a syndicate of banks, led by Barclays Bank PLC as agent.
Acting as lead counsel in advising Terlos LLP, a joint-venture between a subsidiary of the Abu Dabi Investment Authority and the family interests of Javier Ferran, in the acquisition, through a vehicle incorporated in Italy, of a majority stake in Optima S.p.A. valued at EUR 900 million.
Assisted Generali Real Estate, acting as management company of the real estate investment fund “Mascagni”, in connection with a second real estate financing for a total amount of EUR 300 million.
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Practice head
Giovanni de' Capitani di Vimercate
Other key lawyers
Eugenio Siragusa; Stefano Padovani; Roberto de Nardis di Prata; Bianca Macrina; Giuseppe Buono; Alfredo Lizio; Antonio La Porta