Riccardo Rossi heads the offering at Ashurst, covering transactions including acquisition financing, corporate lending, structured and asset finance transactions, ECA financing, and debt refinancing and restructuring. The practice has notable expertise in energy and infrastructure project financing deals, areas where Carloandrea Meacci is a key name. Also on the team is the ‘very talented’ Umberto Antonelli, who handles structured, corporate and capital markets financing for energy, infrastructure and transport projects. Luca Maria Chieffo is well-versed in real estate financing. Nicola Toscano provides vital support to the group. Mario Lisanti left in May 2025.
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- ‘Really prepared and supportive team. Efficiency and speed are their main qualities.’
- ‘Luca Maria Chieffo is our key lawyer. A qualified, expert and supportive professional, always ready to support us on each real estate financing process.’
- ‘A team that is highly-skilled in dealing with the local market's specific issues in the context of an international organisation (thus also able to assist with cross-border aspects).’
- ‘Ashurst's Umberto Antonelli has an outstanding knowledge of the sector and of the financial structures typical of infra project financing. Good negotiation ability when dealing with the counterparty's advisors.’
- ‘Ashurst's team distinguish themselves through a combination of deep market knowledge, commercial acumen, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. The team is known for its ability to handle sophisticated transactions and provide clear, actionable guidance in fast-moving situations.’
- ‘We worked closely with Luca Maria Chieffo, who stands out for his exceptional availability, clarity of communication, and ability to anticipate client needs. His advice is always technically sound yet pragmatic, ensuring smooth execution under pressure. Compared to competitors, he combines sharp legal skills with a highly collaborative and approachable style.’
Key clients
- Antin and Hippocrates Holding
- Diesse Diagnostica Senese S.p.A.
- Grr Garbe Italy and Intermediate Capital Group
- Kryalos SGR
- Rigoni di Asiago
- Trina Solar
Work highlights
Advised Antin and Hippocrates Holding on a €350 million add-on financing transaction to support the growth of an Italian pharmacy network.
Advised Trina Solar in relation to the renewables warehouse financing of its PV portfolio under development.
Advised GRR GARBE Italy and Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) on the €222,000,000 acquisition of the units of a real estate investment fund managed by BNPP REIM owning a portfolio of 22 Coop food retail properties.
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Practice head
Riccardo Rossi
Other key lawyers
Carloandrea Meacci; Umberto Antonelli; Luca Maria Chieffo; Nicola Toscano