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DLA Piper

DLA Piper

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Italy

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Capital markets: Debt

DLA Piper advises across the full spectrum of debt capital markets and securitisation matters, with experience spanning project finance bonds, EMTN programmes, public offerings, and SME loan transactions. The practice is led by Luciano Morello, who has notable expertise in covered bond issuances, energy-related structured finance, and asset securitisations.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Very strong practice. Always available for brainstorming in particular with reference to the real estate financing deals.’
  • ‘They have a deep understanding of real estate industry players (investors, asset managers, service providers) and their specific needs. They are always available to facilitate relationships and contacts between industry players.’
  • ‘DLA Piper's practice stands out for its global reach combined with local expertise, enabling it to deliver tailored legal solutions that meet the specific needs of clients.'
  • 'What truly differentiates DLA Piper is their commitment to collaboration. The proactive approach not only improves efficiency but also empowers clients with the insights they need.'
  • 'The strength of the team lies in their diverse talents and multidisciplinary expertise. The rich backgrounds in various sectors allow them to deliver comprehensive solutions and adapt to the evolving legal landscape.’
  • ‘When comparing DLA to the competitors, DLA Piper stands out for the ability to operate as a cohesive unit across borders. In summary, DLA Piper combines innovation, expertise and unified global presence.'
  • ‘Very knowledgeable of very specific securitisation transactions and exotic asset classes.’
  • ‘Very patient and very informative.’

Key clients

  • UniCredit S.p.A.
  • UniCredit GmbH
  • Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
  • Banca Akros S.p.A.
  • Phinance Partners S.p.A.
  • CREDEM
  • PIGM, Inc.
  • Generalfinance
  • BMP Europe
  • Société Générale
  • Santander
  • Banca Finanziaria Internazionale Group
  • illimity Bank S.p.A.
  • Banco BPM S.p.A.
  • Moretti Holding S.p.A.
  • Banca Generali S.p.A.
  • Borgosesia S.p.A.
  • Anthilia SGR S.p.A.
  • Vantage Infrastructure (UK) Limited
  • Bluegem Capital Partners

Work highlights

Advised illimity Bank S.p.A. in its roles as arranger and sponsor in connection with an alternative financing transaction supporting ISAB S.r.l. (a company active in hydrocarbon refining and energy production), recently acquired by GOI Energy.
Advised PGIM Private Capital, the private capital division of The Prudential Insurance Company of America, in connection with a EUR 200 million senior bond issuance.
Advised PGIM Private Capital on the provision of long-term financing worth EUR 100 million to Fair Market Value Capital Partners UK Limited and TD Asset Management, to acquire a 28% stake in PSA Italy, a port operator and supply chain company, from PSA International.

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Practice head

Luciano Morello