Gianni & Origoni advises across the full spectrum of debt capital markets work, including MTN programmes, standalone bond issuances, as well as more complex hybrid and convertible instruments. Richard Hamilton frequently acts for both issuers and underwriters in offerings involving financial instruments, including senior and subordinated bonds. Alessio Palumbo has notable experience in structured finance, particularly in the transfer of receivables. Domenico Gentile is a key contact for his extensive expertise in structured finance, regularly advising on securitisations and a wide range of bank lending transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The professionals we work with are competent, pragmatic, and collaborative. We value their availability, clear communication, and ability to provide effective solutions.’
- ‘As a client, we find Gianni & Origoni's team to be exceptionally capable.'
- 'What we find most valuable is their ability to provide a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach. They seamlessly integrate expertise from different practice areas, which ensures all of our diverse needs are met by a single, cohesive team, providing a truly efficient and reliable service.’
- ‘What we appreciate most about the people at Gianni & Origoni is how well they integrate with our business. They don't just provide legal advice; they work right alongside us to understand our commercial objectives.'
- 'We particularly value their ability to deliver highly practical and effective solutions.'
- ‘Gianni & Origoni's capital markets teams have a great knowledge of the Italian market, supporting ordinary as well as extraordinary deals in the market in a smooth and very efficient way.'
- ‘One of the department’s greatest strengths is the calibre of its professionals, and we consistently receive comprehensive and well-rounded solutions that reflect their strong internal integration and their ability to provide coordinated, strategic advice.'
- 'The department brings together deep knowledge of financial markets with a strong understanding of different business sectors and their regulatory frameworks.'
Key clients
- Azimut Investments SA
- Amco
- Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 3 SCSp
- Banca Popolare di Fondi – Società Cooperativa
- Blackstone
- BNP Paribas
- Cassa Centrale Banca – Credito Cooperativo Italiano S.p.A.
- Cassa Centrale Raiffeisen dell’Alto Adige
- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (“CD&R”)
- Deminor Recovery Services (Luxembourg) SA
- Dolomiti Energia Holding S.p.A.
- Goldman Sachs International
- Intesa Sanpaolo
- J.P. Morgan Securities Ltd
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.
- Make Your Credit S.p.A.
- Mediobanca – Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A.
- My Credit S.p.A.
- Morgan Stanley
- Ortus Italy 1 S.p.A.
Work highlights
Assisting the Joint Lead Managers on English and Italian law matters in connection with the issue by Iren S.p.A. of €500,000,000 Perpetual Subordinated Non-Call 5.25 Fixed Rate Reset Securities, admitted to trading on Euronext Dublin’s regulated market.
Assisting Amco, as subscriber of certain notes issued by the securitisation vehicle Chewbecca SPV S.r.l., in relation to a securitisation transaction of a portfolio of receivables arising from a Euro 332 million loan granted by Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. and Banco BPM S.p.A., to finance an urban regeneration and real estate development transaction, in connection with the urban regeneration project for the area of Milan Santa Giulia, in view of the Winter Olympic Games of Milan Cortina in 2026.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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
Paolo Bordi; Emanuele Grippo; Marco Zaccagnini
Other key lawyers
Richard Hamilton; Alessio Palumbo; Domenico Gentile