‘Outstanding’ private equity finance, leveraged finance and bank and bond transactions specialist Marcello Bragliani steers the ship at Latham & Watkins LLP, known for its leveraged and acquisition finance capabilities. The group navigates multi-jurisdictional, high-value lending transactions, advising private equity players, large companies and other borrowers in a range of lending arrangements. Antongiulio Scialpi is well-versed in a variety of financing deals, as is Alessia De Coppi. Erika Brini Raimondi is another key figure in the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Strong knowledge of the market and experience in dealing with banks and funds.'
- ‘Marcello Bragliani is the go-to guy for complex transactions in the Italian market, always able to find solutions and get financing done.’
- ‘Top-notch team for highly complex financing needs. Always on top of all the latest clauses and innovations in the sector at the global level and capable of reproducing it at an Italian scale.'
- ‘Marcello Bragliani is an outstanding professional who really helps you achieve your targets and always negotiates the best possible clause, down to the details.’
Key clients
- Bending Spoons S.p.A.
- Flos B&B S.p.A.
- TPG
- Rekeep S.p.A.
- Platinum Equity
- Fedrigoni S.p.A.
- Hellman & Friedman
- Omnia Technologies
- BC Partners LLP
- Bain Capital Private Equity (Europe)
- Carlyle
- Nextalia SGR S.p.A.
Work highlights
Advised Bending Spoons on the financing for the acquisition of WeTransfer.
Advised Golden Goose S.p.A. on the issuance of €480 million senior secured floating rate notes due 2031.
Advised BC Partners and Cigierre on the financing aspects of a minority investment by QuattroR SGR into its portfolio company Cigierre S.p.A. and Compagnia Generale Ristorazione S.p.A.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
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Practice head
Marcello Bragliani
Other key lawyers
Antongiulio Scialpi; Alessia De Coppi; Erika Brini Raimondi