Clifford Chance houses a robust restructuring and insolvency practice that advises a range of clients on matters including distressed M&A, insolvency proceedings and distressed refinancing, and is praised by clients for its ‘high level of expertise in the field of bankruptcy procedures and corporate crisis’. Carlo Felice Giampaolino is a key member of the practice and has extensive experience in representing Italian and international clients in insolvency cases. Fabio Guastadisegni has expertise in acting for clients in restructuring and insolvency proceedings.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Clifford Chance possess a high level of expertise in the field of bankruptcy procedures and corporate crisis, which enables the firm to advise clients across the restructuring and insolvency sector, including on debt restructuring, administration, liquidation and derivative action matters.’
  • ‘Carlo Giampaolino focuses his attention on each particular issue, analyses the matter and figures out all possible scenarios to provide the best possible legal solution. He is assisted by a great team focused on the client's needs and capable of finding great and innovative solutions.’

Key clients

  • Davidson Kempner
  • Bassadone Automotive Group
  • Fintecna
  • CGN Group
  • UBS
  • OHL
  • Glencore
  • Condotte/INSO (Board of Statutory Auditors)
  • Fidera
  • Citi

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Carlo Felice Giampaolino; Fabio Guastadisegni