Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s debt finance practice features Iacopo Canino, a well-regarded leveraged finance expert; Bianca Caruso, whose broad skill set includes direct lending and private credit transactions; Carlo Massini, who is engaged by clients for various financing transactions from real estate finance to acquisition finance and international trade deals; and seasoned managing partner Patrizio Messina, whose remit spans banking, structured finance and M&A. In addition, Mauro Saccani comes highly recommended for distressed or pre-distressed financing contexts, Alessandro Accrocca supports clients in navigating general lending and various sophisticated facilities and ESG matters, and Sabrina Setini is another key name.
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- ‘Bianca Caruso is a highly skilled and competent professional. Her strong negotiation abilities and deep understanding of deal dynamics consistently lead to successful outcomes. She manages both the transaction and the client relationship with exceptional care, attention to detail and strategic insight. Working with her is always a guarantee of quality and professionalism.'
- ‘Bianca Caruso is the combination of technical excellence, problem-solving skills, and unwavering reliability — she delivers clarity and precision on every deal. Our experience working together has been consistently excellent. She is a reliable partner who combines outstanding technical knowledge with a rare ability to solve complex problems quickly and effectively. She is precise and exhaustive in the way she delivers her work, ensuring that no detail is overlooked, while always presenting solutions that are both clear and practical.'
- ‘I had the pleasure to work with Mauro Saccani and his team. Throughout a challenging and long negotiation, their independent judgement and unbiased advice have been crucial. They remained objective, and consistently acted in the best interest of the process.’
- 'Hogan Lovells has a very good reputation. In particular, the banking team places great importance on client service, and is cooperative, and hardworking and flexible. Their main strengths are responsiveness and professionalism.'
- 'Iacopo Canino: very experienced, pragmatic and strong in providing good strategic advice. Bianca Caruso: hardworking, efficient and responsive.'
- ‘I had the pleasure of working with Hogan Lovells on a recent financing transaction in Italy, and I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding support provided throughout the process. The transaction was led by Mauro Saccani, whose deep legal expertise, commercial acumen, and pragmatic approach were instrumental in navigating the complexities of the deal. He was consistently responsive, solution-oriented, and demonstrated a strong understanding of both local and cross-border financing.'
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Alessandro Accrocca; Iacopo Canino; Bianca Caruso; Carlo Massini; Patrizio Messina; Mauro Saccani; Sabrina Seti