Helmed by Andrea Pinto, a specialist in asset-based structured finance, real estate, infrastructure and special situations, the Osborne Clarke team focuses on real estate finance. The group also advises on energy transition funding, mid-market refinancings and securitisations, as well as debt in the areas of logistics, data centres and light industrial assets. Federica Greggio concentrates on acquisition finance, and Antonio Fugaldi handles debt restructuring.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Speed, experience, confidence, problem-solving, availability.’
- ‘We have found Osborne Clarke’s borrower-side team to be exceptionally knowledgeable and pragmatic, providing clear and actionable advice on complex financing transactions. Their expertise, responsiveness, and collaborative approach have consistently helped us navigate debt arrangements efficiently.’
- ‘We have consistently been impressed by the professionalism and expertise of the Osborne Clarke borrower-side team. Individuals like Antonio Fugaldi stand out for their deep knowledge of financing transactions, pragmatic advice, and collaborative approach. We particularly value their responsiveness, commercial awareness, and ability to navigate complex deals efficiently, which sets them apart from competitors and makes them trusted advisors for our business.’
- ‘They help the client to find the best legal solution. They are the best at encouraging new overseas lenders to work in Italy.’
- ‘They have the knowledge and the commercial spirit for finding a way to close the deal. The team is very available too.’
- ‘Strong technical skills.'
Key clients
- AKNO Group
- Aktor Group of Companies
- Armonia Teklog S.r.l.
- Atlante S.r.l.
- Hines Italy RE S.r.l.
- INVEL Real Estate Management Italy S.r.l.
- KKR/Mirastar
- Lendlease SGR S.p.A.
- Principal Real Estate Europe
- Prodea Investments S.A.
- Terakraft AS
Work highlights
Advised Aktor S.A. on the acquisition of two Italian real-estate assets as part of a wider high-value international transaction.
Advised NHOA group company Atlante S.r.l. on a facility agreement with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A. to support an EV-charging network expansion.
Advised AKNO Group on the refinancing and debt consolidation of AKNO Business Parks S.r.l. and on a loan for a new logistics project.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Andrea Pinto
Other key lawyers
Federica Greggio; Antonio Fugaldi; Nunzia Melaccio