Further to the May 2024 merger between Allen & Overy LLP and Shearman & Sterling, A&O Shearman's Milan team acts for companies, private equity investors and alternative investment managers on leveraged, real estate, energy and infrastructure financings. The Italy banking team is headed up by Stefano Sennhauser, a specialist in acquisition, real estate and structured finance, as well as debt restructuring and corporate loans; Pietro Scarfone has longstanding borrower-side experience; and Frederic Demeulenaere heads the English banking law team in Milan; and Luca Maffia specialises in leverage, acquisition and real estate finance.
Testimonials
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‘Exceptional team-working approach, with senior partners always involved in the process and available to discuss strategies and solution.’
‘The team is focused on being constantly aligned with the client and supporting it throughout the negotiation period.’
Work highlights
- Advised CVC on the financing for the extension of its partnership with Multiversity (through a CVC-managed continuation fund).
- Advised Campari Group on the €1.2bn bridge financing for the envisaged acquisition of Cognac house Courvoisier.