Drawing on talent from its multi-disciplinary expertise, Clifford Chance advises clients, with particular strength advising debtees and investors, in an array of distressed situations. The firm supports clients in debt restructuring, equity swaps and other forms of distressed refinancing matters. It is also well-versed in insolvency proceedings. Within the team, Carlo Felice Giampaolino is an expert in contentious insolvency law, having experience as a liquidator. Filippo Isacco advises clients on corporate restructuring transactions. Ferdinando Poscio left the firm in 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘One of the best teams in Italy. Unique knowledge of the restructuring and insolvency legal world. Very capable in soft and hard skills to solve any relevant issues and find solutions.’
‘Carlo Giampaolino is an exceptional lawyer. His knowledge of Italian insolvency law is second to none. He has great experience in complex restructuring procedures and an excellent problem-solving attitude.’
‘Great team and individuals; deep knowledge and expertise.’
‘Deep understanding of the applicable law and of tribunal decisions.’
‘Carlo Giampaolino is a stand-out partner.'
Key clients
- Acea
- Airbus
- Astaldi
- CBRE Loan Services
- Citibank
- Davidson Kempner
- ETS Ecotermica Servizi
- Fenig S.r.l.
- Fintecna
- Glencore
Work highlights
Advised Davidson Kempner in its indirect investment in LNG Medgas Terminal Srl, the company in charge of the LNG terminal of Gioia Tauro (Italy) which represents one of Italy's key projects for the Energy Transition.
Advised Glencore in the context of the extraordinary administration procedure of Acciaierie d'Italia.
Assisting UBS on a claw-back action commenced by the bankruptcy trustee of the borrower before the Court of Bologna.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Filippo Isacco
Other key lawyers
Carlo Felice Giampaolino; Filippo Isacco