Linklaters Studio Legale Associato advises both corporate issuers and underwriters on the issuance of large-scale green, social, and sustainability-linked bonds. The team is led by Dario Longo, whose practice spans the full lifecycle of regulated financial assets; Ugo Orsini, who brings considerable experience in advising listed companies on corporate governance frameworks; and Linda Taylor, who is noted for her work on a wide array of capital markets transactions, including IPOs, hybrid bonds, and block trades. Lorenzo Dal Canto plays a key role within the structured finance practice, with particular strength in non-performing loan acquisitions and financing. Laura Le Masurier is also a notable figure, with a focus on both debt and equity capital markets, frequently assisting major banks, insurers, and corporates in setting up and maintaining EMTN programmes.
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- Linklaters’ Debt practice stands out for its exceptional technical expertise combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach. The team is highly skilled in handling complex financing structures and cross-border transactions, ensuring seamless execution even under tight timelines. The team offers deep market knowledge, responsiveness, and clarity in communication, as well as the ability to anticipate challenges and propose pragmatic solutions. Compared to other firms, Linklaters differentiates itself through its global reach paired with strong local capabilities, which is critical for multi-jurisdictional deals.
- The team is truly exceptional—not only for their technical expertise but also for their dedication and collaborative spirit. They consistently go above and beyond to make complex transactions feel seamless, and their ability to combine precision with practicality is something I deeply value. They are proactive, approachable, and always ready to find solutions that work in real-world conditions. Among the stand-out individuals: Linda Taylor – a true leader with exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to simplify complexity; Ettore Consalvi – detail-oriented, always ensuring smooth execution and effective solutions; Laura Le Masurier – highly efficient and communicative, making every step of the process transparent and stress-free; Ugo Orsini - an undisputed expert in his matters, bringing unmatched insight and strategic guidance to complex deals.
- ‘The Linklaters DCM team is certainly one of the best in Italy. Multifunctional assistance with some excellent lawyers who direct the deal according to the client's wishes.'
- ‘Ugo Orsini, Linda Taylor and Laura Le Masurier are the three lawyers who have assisted us in several deals. Great team led by Ugo, who has multi-year experience in DCM under Italian and English law. Laura is the lawyer everyone would like in their team: competent, practical, close to the client and always available.’
- ‘Strong legal team in Italy working together for many years. present very often in deals.’
Key clients
- BNP Paribas
- Goldman Sachs
- Crédit Agricole
- Deutsche Bank
- J.P. Morgan
- UniCredit Bank
- Banco Santander
- MUFG
- Société Générale
- BBVA
- BofA
- Citigroup
- Intesa Sanpaolo
- Mediobanca
- Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane
- Banca Akros
- ING
- Mizuho
- Morgan Stanley
- SMBC
Work highlights
Advised the Joint Lead Managers (Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A., Banco Santander, S.A., BNP PARIBAS, BofA Securities Europe SA, Goldman Sachs International, J.P. Morgan SE, Mediobanca – Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A., Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc, Société Générale and UniCredit Bank GmbH) on the €500m 3.625% European Green Bonds due 30 January 2035 issued A2A S.p.A.
Advised BNP Paribas, as arranger, and Matchpoint Finance Plc, as senior notes subscriber, in the context of a revolving securitisation of a portfolio of up to €250 million “Buy Now Pay Later” receivables originated by Scalapay IP S.p.A. for products or services sold by merchants and purchased by customers located in Italy, Spain, France and other European jurisdictions.
Advised UniCredit S.p.A. in relation to (i) the update of the €35bn covered bond programme of UniCredit S.p.A.
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Practice head
Dario Longo; Ugo Orsini; Linda Taylor
Other key lawyers
Lorenzo Dal Canto; Laura Le Masurier