Project finance specialist Pierpaolo Mastromarini leads the debt finance offering at Bird & Bird, which advises various borrowers regarding renewable energy and infrastructure projects, acquisition finance, corporate lending and more. Michele Arruzzolo is another integral team member.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The law firm stands out for the range of expertise of its professionals and its ability to deploy them according to specific needs and/or the issue at hand.'
- ‘Michele Arruzzolo stands out for his ability to solve problems, regardless of the subject or sector, and consequently his ability to motivate his colleagues in a targeted manner.'
- ‘During the past year I have worked with the team headed by Pierpaolo Mastromarini. Pierpaolo built a strong team that is able to handle any legal case and fix it. In Pierpaolo's team you can perceive a real team spirit, which is not common for law firms.'
- ‘Pierpaolo Mastromarini - he is a real team leader with proven managerial skills: he is able to drive his team and the entire complex process of project financing. When needed, he involves other colleagues of other departments of Bird & Bird; he is always able to integrate them quickly and effectively.'
Key clients
- RIC Energy
Work highlights
Advised RIC Energy on the signing of a green facility agreement with Banco Santander, guaranteed by the Spanish Export Credit Agency (Cesce), for a total of € 25.5 million to finance the construction of a portfolio of approximately 54 MW of photovoltaic projects in northern Italy.
Practice head
Pierpaolo Mastromarini
Other key lawyers
Michele Arruzzolo; Andrea Semmola