Consistently involved in major bilateral or syndicated lending transactions, DLA Piper‘s Italy practice has significant leveraged and corporate lending expertise. The department also has notable energy, infrastructure and real estate financing credentials. Luciano Morello leads the group, which features renowned finance specialist Antonio Lombardo; corporate, leverage, real estate and structured finance expert Giuseppe Mele; and acquisition and project finance practitioners Federico Zucconi Galli Fonseca and Giovanni Ragnoni Bosco Lucarelli. Additional names to note are Italy banking and financial services leader Ugo Calò, along with Giampiero Priori, Riccardo Pagotto and Claudio D’Alia.
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‘Good understanding of the industry, service oriented and commercial sense.’
‘Prompt reactions, expertise and flexibility.’
‘Superb professionals. Terrific skills. Great for their international network and solid competence.’
‘DLA Italy's banking team is exceptional for its ability to combine different practices cohesively.’
‘Able to satisfy every need, even in different jurisdictions through active collaboration with DLA's partners around the world.’
‘The banking team, led by Luciano Morello, is exceptional in terms of availability and ability to react immediately to clients’ needs.’
‘Flexibility when approaching problems and the ability to negotiate very well.’
’Very good cooperation from Giovanni Ragnoni Bosco Lucarelli.’
Key clients
- UniCredit
- Intesa Sanpaolo
- Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
- SACE
- Natixis
- MPS
- Mediocredito Italiano
- BNL
- Banco BPM
- UBI Banca (now Intesa Sanpaolo)
Work highlights
- Advised a pool, consisting of Italian and international banks, on multiple financings granted to an Italian listed company (for a total amount of €1.1bn).
- Advised a syndicate of financial institutions (coordinated by Rabobank and comprising ABN AMRO Bank, BNP Paribas, Commerzbank, Rabobank and Apex Financial Services Spain) on the financing of the construction of photovoltaic plants in Italy and Spain.
- Advised a pool of banks, comprising BPER Banca, Crédit Agricole CIB and ING Bank, on a green loan financing provided to Coima SGR.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Luciano Morello
Other key lawyers
Antonio Lombardo; Giuseppe Mele; Federico Zucconi Galli Fonseca; Giovanni Ragnoni Bosco Lucarelli; Ugo Calò; Giampiero Priori; Riccardo Pagotto; Claudio D’Alia; Silvia Ravagnani; Ivano Antonio Sproviero