The ‘excellent’ team at Cappelli Riolo Calderaro Crisostomo Del Din & Partners is comprised of a wide range of specialists equipped to handle domestic and cross-border transactions for investors, banks and borrowers. The firm is well-versed in distressed situations, from the sale and purchase of assets and shares to corporate and capital reorganisations. Practice head Paolo Calderaro assists national and international in distressed financing operations and deleveraging. Fellow practice head Alberto Del Din, who splits his time between Milan and London, specialises in structured finance and the real estate sector. Antonio Lombardo joined the firm in July 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Extremely competent and a wise vision of the issues. Effective and fast-moving.’
‘The team is very well prepared. Good also for international transactions.’
‘Great experience in M&A, even in insolvency procedures.’
‘Excellent team with the ability to advise on complex financial structures and restructuring, with market-leading structured finance and top-notch restructuring expertise.’
‘Alberto Del Din lends his unrivalled expertise and ingenuity (bordering genius) in structured finance, securitisation and financial matters and is often absolutely pivotal to a transaction happening.'
- 'Antonio Azzarà is an excellent restructuring lawyer, with exceptional technical skills and a positive, calm demeanor.’
‘The team at Cappelli Riolo Calderaro Crisostomo Del Din & Partners stands out for its exceptional expertise in restructuring and insolvency. Their deep understanding of complex financial challenges, combined with a client-centric approach, ensures tailored and effective solutions.’
‘The individuals at Cappelli Riolo Calderaro Crisostomo Del Din & Partners truly distinguish themselves through their unparalleled expertise and dedication. Partners like Antonio Azzarà, known for their exceptional analytical skills and strategic insight, bring a deep understanding of complex restructuring issues that sets them apart from competitors.’
Key clients
- Ampre S.R.L.
- Dea Capital Alternative Funds SGR S.P.A.
- Merlyn Advisors Ltd.
- Apollo Management International LLP
- Pillarstone Italy
- Nextalia Credit Opportunities Fund
- Europa Investimenti
- Varde Partners Europe Ltd
- A2a S.P.A.
Work highlights
Advised Nextalia in the successful investment in the concordato preventivo proceedings of PSC Group, including the acquisition of Italtel S.p.A.
Advised Varde and its portfolio real estate Impreme group in the complex restructuring of the €375m debt exposure.
Assisting Merlyn Advisor LTD in the attempt to purchase the entire share capital of U.C. Sampdoria S.p.A. a historic soccer club based in Genoa for an overall value of €150m.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Paolo Calderaro; Alberto Del Din
Other key lawyers
Morena Bontorin; Antonio Azzarà; Giuliana Durand; Antonio Lombardo