Jones Day has a broad finance practice, frequently advising on banking and financial transactions, securitisations, fintech matters, and finance-related litigation. The team is led by Vinicio Trombetti, who brings strong expertise in securitisations, covered bonds, and portfolio acquisitions. Giuseppina Pagano advises across banking, structured finance, and debt capital markets. Fabio Maria Guidi specialises in securitisations across multiple asset classes, including RMBS, SME and consumer loans, salary-backed loans, trade receivables, and other financial assets.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is made up of highly competent and helpful professionals. Furthermore, the team is always up-to-date on regulatory developments and available to provide any necessary clarifications.’
- ‘This practice stands out for its deep expertise in supporting the analysis and management of securitisation vehicles, combining strong technical knowledge with a highly pragmatic approach.’
- 'Compared to other firms, the team demonstrates a particularly proactive mindset: they don’t just respond to issues but actively identify potential bottlenecks and provide timely, practical solutions. This forward-looking attitude, coupled with their disciplined handling of technical requirements, makes them a reliable partner in a sector where precision and timeliness are crucial.’
Key clients
- Alba Leasing
- Banco BPM
- Banco Santander
- BNP Paribas
- CA Auto Bank
- Crédit Agricole
- JPMorgan Chase Bank
- IBL Banca
- IBM Italia
- illimity Bank
- Intesa Sanpaolo
- RCI Banque / Mobilize Financial Services
Work highlights
Advised Stellantis Financial Services Italia S.p.A., member of the Santander Consumer Bank group, on a new securitization transaction of receivables arising from auto loans originated by Stellantis Financial Services Italia (a joint venture between Stellantis Financial Services S.A. and Santander Consumer Bank group in Italy) to its customers.
Advised JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Milan Branch, as senior investor, in the first securitization transaction carried out by Cherry Bank involving various portfolios of receivables arising from loans provided to Italian SMEs.
Advised ViviBanca S.p.A. on its issuance of a Tier II Bond and of an AT1 Bond.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Vinicio Trombetti
Other key lawyers
Fabio Maria Guidi; Giuseppina Pagano