Osborne Clarke’s diverse debt finance offering is led by Andrea Pinto, a key name for structured finance, asset-based finance, real estate, infrastructure, and big-ticket special situations. Federica Greggio advises on acquisition finance, corporate lending, structured transactions and facility agreements. Antonio Fugaldi handles alternative lending. Alessandro Generali focuses on project and real estate finance, and Ugo Marchionne is another key pillar of the group. Giorgio Telarico joined from Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie in December 2025 to further develop the team’s project finance expertise.
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Accolades
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Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Testimonials
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- ‘Andrea Pinto is outstanding for his market knowledge, technical capabilities and availability.'
- ‘The team is well-structured in terms of expertise and seniority. It is composed of professionals with extensive knowledge of the relevant market and of the specific activities carried out by the funds they have assisted. They are precise, timely in their delivery, and absolutely available.’
- ‘They combine deep knowledge of the market and its players with excellent interpersonal skills, both with clients and external counterparties. Always available and highly flexible on timing, transparent on pricing and deliver outstanding value for money.’
- ‘We have found Osborne Clarke’s lender and arranger-side team to be highly professional, responsive, and deeply knowledgeable across complex financing transactions. Their expertise in structuring, negotiating, and executing deals efficiently, combined with a pragmatic and commercial approach, consistently sets them apart from competitors.'
- 'We particularly value their collaborative mindset, innovative use of technology, flexible billing structures, and commitment to diversity and inclusion, all of which enhance the client experience and make them a trusted partner in every financing transaction.’
- ‘We have consistently been impressed by the professionalism and expertise of the Osborne Clarke lender and arranger-side team. Antonio Fugaldi stands out for his deep technical knowledge, pragmatic guidance, and ability to structure and negotiate complex financing transactions efficiently. We particularly value his responsiveness, commercial insight, and collaborative approach, which set him apart from competitors and make him a trusted advisor in every deal.’
Key clients
- Aareal Bank AG
- ABN Amro Asset Based Finance N.V.
- Alpha Bank S.A.
- Azimut Investments S.A
- Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A.
- BPER Banca S.p.A.
- Bayerische Landesbank (BayernLB)
- BNP Paribas Group
- Fifth Third Bank National Association
- FMS Wertmanagement AöR
- HSBC Innovation Bank Ltd.
- ICCREA Bank S.p.A.
Work highlights
Advised FMS Wertmanagement AöR on a €11.4 billion framework agreement covering management and disposal of risk positions from Hypo Real Estate Holding AG.
Advised Alpha Bank and Piraeus Bank on real estate and hotel redevelopment financings, including €111.2 million for redeveloping Rome's former Hotel Majestic into the 5-star Baccarat Hotel Rome.
Advised ABN Amro Asset-Based Finance N.V. on a multi-million top-up discount receivable financing for Quadra companies across multiple jurisdictions.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Andrea Pinto
Other key lawyers
Federica Greggio; Antonio Fugaldi; Alessandro Generali; Ugo Marchionne; Giorgio Telarico