At Chiomenti, the investment funds team stands out for its ‘intellectual depth, precision, and unwavering commitment to excellence’. The practice adopts a multidisciplinary approach and is well-positioned to advise both sponsors and investors. Alessandro Portolano co-leads the department with expertise in advising on regulatory issues alongside Vincenzo Troiano, who has experience in advising banks and asset management companies. Giuseppe Andrea Giannantonio is a key port of call for matters related to the taxation of investment funds, and Flavia Pagnanelli handles investment transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This practice is widely recognized as a market leader in the investment funds sector, with a reputation for excellence that few competitors can match.'
- 'The partner heading the team has an outstanding standing in the market, combining exceptional technical knowledge with a strategic vision that adds real value to the client’s business. Under this leadership, the practice delivers consistently high-quality advice, ensuring that the most complex issues are handled with authority and insight.'
- ‘The partner leading the transaction is a true market reference point, whose involvement provided authority, credibility, and confidence throughout the process. Their ability to oversee complex negotiations while maintaining a pragmatic, solution-driven approach sets them apart from competitors.'
- 'The contribution of mid-level and junior lawyers was particularly remarkable: they consistently offered precise and well-contextualized input, showing not only technical skill but also an uncommon understanding of the client’s commercial priorities.'
- ‘Chiomenti stands out for its technical excellence, strategic vision, and ability to combine tradition with innovation. Its multidisciplinary team delivers top-quality advice across all major practice areas, with strong international capabilities. The Firm is recognized for its integrity, innovation in legal technology and diversity, and its role as a trusted strategic partner to leading global clients—an enduring benchmark of Italian legal excellence.’
- ‘The professionals at Chiomenti stand out for their intellectual depth, precision, and unwavering commitment to excellence. They combine academic rigour with commercial awareness, offering pragmatic and innovative solutions to complex legal challenges. What truly distinguishes them is their teamwork, integrity, and ability to anticipate clients’ needs with discretion and strategic insight.'
Work highlights
Assisted Banca Finint with its investment, on behalf of the European Investment Bank under a funding agreement with the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance to channel EU NRRP resources, in a major real estate development project dedicated to senior housing.
Advised Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A. on a landmark first investment, alongside a consortium of top-tier institutional investors, in the ELTIF Luxembourg fund “Arcano Private Debt II – S.C.A Sicav-RAIF Eltif,” managed by the renowned Arcano Partners.
Assisted Silver Fir SGR S.p.A. with a highly intricate transaction involving the establishment of a reserved alternative investment fund dedicated to the healthcare sector.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Alessandro Portolano; Vincenzo Troiano
Other key lawyers
Flavia Pagnanelli; Giuseppe Andrea Giannantonio