The A&O Shearman banking and finance practice is jointly overseen by Pietro Scarfone, who focuses on real estate, leveraged, project, and ECA-backed financing; Stefano Sennhauser, a banking and structured finance specialist; and leveraged finance-focused Diego Esposito, who arrived in July 2025 from Linklaters Studio Legale Associato. The broad offering caters to a range of borrowers and debt financing products, from acquisition and project to real estate and sustainability-linked financing, areas where Marco Mazzola is active. Luca Maffia left in September 2025.
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‘The team stands out for its people, professionalism, availability, continuous support and assistance throughout every phase of the activity.’
‘I have worked on several deals with Diego Esposito, and together we successfully completed more than one operation. He is an excellent professional—skilled, approachable, competent, smart, and highly professional. He always remains calm, even in the most stressful situations.’
‘The hire of Diego Esposito marks a significant step up for the firm in the Italian market.’
‘Diego Esposito is highly knowledgeable and well-positioned in the sponsor market.’
‘Pros: availability of team, skills of team in the unitranche financing.’
Work highlights
Advised Davide Campari-Milano N.V. on the signing of a financing agreement for a total amount of EUR125 million provided by a pool of financial institutions.
Advised Mundys S.p.A. in relation to the signing of a new sustainability-linked term loan line of EUR550 million, with an amortising profile and final maturity in October 2033.
Advised Seven2 on the financing for the acquisition of the entire share capital of Fulgard from the current shareholders, private equity fund Argos Wityu, and other minority shareholders, including some managers.
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Pietro Scarfone
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Diego Esposito
Practice head
Diego Esposito; Pietro Scarfone; Stefano Sennhauser
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Marco Mazzola