Key areas of focus for the group at CBA Studio Legale e Tributario include real estate finance, acquisition finance, project finance and structured finance transactions, including LBOs and transactions involving NPLs. Led by Francesco Dialti, a lawyer known for shipping finance and other debt financing transactions, the team works with domestic and foreign banks as well as alternative credit providers. Daniela Sorgato is a key port of call for debt restructuring and judicial proceedings, and Vincenzo Cimmino‘s practice encompasses RE, project and structured finance.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Our go-to team for Italian law work. Prompt responses and pragmatic answers. Good value for money. And Francesco Dialti is a real pleasure to work with in addition to being an excellent lawyer.'
- ‘What makes this practice truly unique is the strength and cohesion of the team behind Francesco Dialti. The broader team consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism and collaboration. Their ability to work seamlessly together means that the partner does not need to be involved in every detail of the day-to-day, without compromising on quality or responsiveness. They also maintain a very reasonable pricing structure without compromising on the quality of their work—something that is increasingly rare and highly valued.’
- ‘One of the qualities I most value in Francesco Dialti, apart from his high level of professionalism, is his consistent willingness to collaborate through practical and solution-oriented approaches. What truly sets him apart is its ability to facilitate mutual understanding between parties in a fast and approachable manner. He demonstrates a deep knowledge of the client's internal requirements and shows great respect for them, which makes his support not only efficient but also highly aligned with our internal processes.’
- 'Francesco Dialti is the professional I work with most - always efficient, fast, and highly competent. He's always up-to-date, has great client service, and is proactive.'
- ‘They are excellent at combining technical expertise and commercial understanding and offer excellent value for money. The team has gained great experience handling cross-border transactions and is able to propose solutions to complex problems on short turnaround.’
- ‘Francesco Dialti is the very best in the market. His focus and engagement are second to none. Top-flight Big Law quality.'
Key clients
- Banco BPM
- CaixaBank, S.A.
- Iccrea Banca
- Sparkasse – Cassa di Risparmio di Bolzano
- SACE
- Banca di Credito Cooperativo di Roma
- Cassa Centrale Raiffeisen dell'Alto Adige SpA
- Banca d’Alba Società Cooperativa
- Monte Bianco
- JP Morgan
Work highlights
Advising JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., in its role as administrative agent, joint lead arranger and global coordinator of a global syndicate of financial institutions, in connection with a USD 4.5 billion unsecured revolving credit facility granted to Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc.
Advising Banca di Credito Cooperativo di Alba, Langhe, Roero e del Canavese Società Cooperativa in relation to a financing granted to Azienda Consortile Mercato Ortofrutticolo del Roero.
Advising Banco BPM S.p.A. in relation to a financing transaction in favour of Silver Fir Capital SGR S.p.A., in its capacity as management company of the reserved alternative real estate fund named “SARDINIA HEALTH & RESEARCH PROPERTY FUND”, to allow for recovering part of the investment made into the real estate assets for hospital use located in the Municipality of Olbia (SS).
Lawyers
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Practice head
Francesco Dialti
Other key lawyers
Daniela Sorgato; Vincenzo Cimmino; Valentina Bombino; Lucrezia Ghezzi