Hogan Lovells International LLP offers comprehensive expertise across the debt capital markets space, advising on a broad range of transactions, including EMTN programmes, covered bonds, and subordinated and hybrid debt instruments. The practice is led by Ferigo Foscari, whose capital markets experience spans both equity and debt mandates for issuers and investment banks; Patrizio Messina, who is particularly active in securitisations, including both ordinary and synthetic structures involving NPLs and UTPs; Annalisa Dentoni-Litta, who brings deep experience in structured finance, securitisations, and covered bond deals; Sabrina Setini, who advises corporates, financial institutions, and investment funds on securitisation and asset finance matters. Salvatore Graziadei is also noted for his frequent involvement in securitisation mandates for leading Italian and global banks.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Professionals are always highly responsive and able to interpret the client's needs effectively. The final result is of excellent quality.'
- ‘We appreciated the expertise of our partner Annalisa Dentoni-Litta, highly technical and interpersonal skilled.'
- ‘The team led by stands out for its exceptional technical expertise, commercial acumen, and seamless cross-jurisdictional coordination.'
- 'Madeleine Horrocks demonstrates exceptional strategic oversight, clarity, and foresight, ensuring each stage of the transaction is handled with precision and efficiency.'
- 'The team works with outstanding professionalism, providing clear and timely communication and demonstrating an impressive ability to anticipate challenges and deliver practical solutions.'
- They stand out from other international firms for their deal-driven, client-focused, and collaborative approach, as well as their commitment to efficiency, transparency, and partnership. The team also reflects a strong culture of integrity, inclusivity, and mentorship, which is evident in the confidence and consistency of their work.'
Work highlights
Advised Enel Group on its US$2 billion sustainability-linked Yankee bonds issued pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the US Securities Act.
Advised ICCREA Banca, parent company of the Italian banking group “Gruppo BCC Iccrea”, on the structuring of its second €5 billion Covered Bond Programme and on its €750 million fixed-rate inaugural European Covered Bond with maturity date in 2029, under the Programme.
Advised an international investor, acting through one of its compartments as notes subscriber of a single class of asset-backed partly-paid notes issued by: Triel SPV in the context of a securitisation transaction of a portfolio of leasing receivables for a total value of approximately €90 million, originated and transferred by BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions to the SPV; and SPV Quenthel in the context of a securitisation transaction of a portfolio of real estate assets transferred by BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions to the SPV.
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Sabrina Setini
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Practice head
Patrizio Messina; Alessandro Accrocca; Annalisa Dentoni-Litta; Piero de Mattia; Ferigo Foscari; Madeleine Horrocks; Sabrina Setini
Other key lawyers
Salvatore Graziadei