Jones Day
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The team at Jones Day focuses on complex real estate financing and refinancing mandates as well as facility agreements, distressed situations and more. Co-head Francesco Squerzoni advises lenders on acquisition, real estate and project financing and fellow co-head Marco Frattini assists with structured finance, real estate financing and special situations such as non-performing portfolio acquisitions. Andrea Cantarelli supports the team across various financing transactions including green and sustainability-linked loans.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘The team demonstrates a rare ability to integrate legal expertise with strategic insight, offering not just legal advice but actionable solutions that support complex transactions, corporate restructuring, and capital raising initiatives. Their strength lies in anticipating potential legal hurdles and proactively designing structures that mitigate risk while enabling growth. Rather than operating in silos, the lawyers work seamlessly across disciplines — corporate, tax, regulatory, and real estate.’
- ‘Marco Frattini leads with the charisma and precision of a frontman on a world stage—his presence in negotiations and strategic discussions is as commanding as Mick Jagger at Copacabana. Clients immediately recognize his ability to energise teams, navigate complexity, and deliver results with style and substance.’
Key clients
- Société Générale SA
- Macquarie
Work highlights
Advising Société Générale on the sale of the professional equipment financing businesses operated by Société Générale Equipment Finance (SGEF) to Groupe BPCE.