Clifford Chance‘s Italy practice acts for arrangers and financing banks on high-end investment grade deals, acquisition and export finance, syndicated loans, and debt restructuring transactions. Real estate and project finance are other core areas. Leading the firm’s global financial markets in Europe practice, Giuseppe De Palma is a highly-respected banking and finance specialist; Ferdinando Poscio’s track record includes several leveraged finance and restructuring transactions; Francesca Cuzzocrea advises on real estate financings; and Filippo Tassoni is an export finance expert. The department further includes Chiara Commis, Paolo Ballerini, Giuseppe Barra Caracciolo and Gianluca Fanti are other key team members.
Testimonials
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‘Great knowledge of market practices and the Italian market.’
‘Very attentive to the needs of their clients.’
Key clients
- Allianz
- Ambienta
Work highlights
- Advised Natixis and Intesa Sanpaolo, as underwriters, on the acquisition financing for the purchase agreement entered into by VTTI and IKAV, for the acquisition of a majority stake in Terminale GNL Adriatico.
- Advised a pool of financing banks on the acquisition by Campari Group of Cognac Courvoisier.