Energy and infrastructure specialist Arturo Sferruzza leads the team at Norton Rose Fulbright, which has a notable footprint in ship and energy project finance. The group is well-versed in an array of financing and refinancing arrangements, and Nunzio Bicchieri and Gennaro Mazzuoccolo are other key figures on the roster.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The team's strengths lie in their continuous support and the awareness that their professionalism delivers a flawless and cutting-edge service. In fact, we have chosen to collaborate with Norton because we are confident in the significant support the team can provide, but above all, because they are able to assist us in all operational processes.’
  • ‘In the most recent transaction, we appreciated that the team provided full support to our collaborators by identifying critical issues that go well beyond straightforward consulting.’
  • 'Nunzio Bichhieri - unique partner for Italian regulatory issues and knowledge of Italian law and regulation.'

Key clients

  • Consorzio Stabile SIS

Work highlights

Advised Consorzio Stabile SIS (SIS), a joint venture between Fininc Group and Sacyr Group, in relation to an asset-backed financing of a €50 million portfolio of receivables originated by SIS.
Advised Carnival Corporation on arranging a new $4.5 billion multi-currency revolving credit facility.
Advised Carnival Corporation on a SACE-backed financing to Carnival Corporation for three new class of cruise ships from Fincantieri.

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Practice head

Arturo Sferruzza

Other key lawyers

Nunzio Bicchieri; Gennaro Mazzuoccolo; Giulio Mariano