The group at Linklaters Studio Legale Associato works under the direction of Francesco Faldi, a seasoned banking and finance lawyer whose broad practice encompasses various workflows covered by the team, from acquisition, leveraged and syndicated financing, to real estate finance, high-yield transactions, restructuring and more. He is supported by the ‘very strong’ Marco Carrieri, a key name for leveraged and acquisition finance and syndicated lending, and Alessandra Ortelli, who is brought in on a range of domestic and cross-border deals. Ettore Consalvi comes highly recommended for his ’extraordinary commitment to delivering high-quality work’. Diego Esposito departed in June 2025, and Alessandro Nolet relocated to Milan from the Hong Kong office in May the same year.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- Competence and availability
- 'Ettore Consalvi is super knowledgeable in his sector and always available. Thinks out of the box.'
- ‘Unique firm able to offer very good quality across all financing processes, loans, bonds and restructurings. High-quality 360-degree service. Always available and responsive with innovative solutions.’
- ‘Ettore Consalvi - very strong partner in leading restructuring processes and loan processes. Marco Carrieri is very strong.’
- ‘Ettore Consalvi is a great professional showing deep industry knowledge and flexibility in his approach to complex matters.’
- 'The Linklaters team members possess not only legal expertise but also a profound understanding of the industries they serve. This dual proficiency enables them to provide insights that go beyond conventional legal advice, helping clients navigate complex challenges.’
- ‘Partners like Ettore Consalvi have consistently demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to delivering high-quality work and inspire those around them to uphold the same standard of excellence.’
- ‘Marco Carrieri is mindful and able to deliver the best for the team, while balancing the interests of the borrowers.’
- ‘1. International network spreading across various jurisdictions with local expertise 2. Great availability to support the bank 3. Skilled professionals 4. Proactive approach.’
Work highlights
Advised BNP and UniCredit as Initial Purchasers with respect to the issuance by Nexture S.p.A. of a €425m NY law governed HY bond due 2032.
Advised Deutsche Bank and Diameter Capital as direct lenders in connection with a refinancing transaction of certain existing indebtedness of DentalPro.
Advising the lenders in connection with a €325m bridge-to-bond to support the acquisition by doValue of Coeo.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Francesco Faldi
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Francesco Faldi
Other key lawyers
Marco Carrieri; Alessandra Ortelli; Ettore Consalvi; Benedetta Marino; Filippo Azzano; Sara Giugiario; Alessandro Nolet; Maria Chiara De Biasio