A&O Shearman

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With a global reach, the restructuring and insolvency practice at A&O Shearman advises clients in various sectors, including real estate, automotive and manufacturing, on a range of matters. Paolo Manganelli leads the group and is praised by clients for his ‘great technical skills and commercial intelligence’. He is knowledgeable in Italian bankruptcy law and has extensive experience in corporate restructuring. Tommaso Paltrinieri is also a key contact within the team, which was further strengthened with the addition of leveraged finance expert Diego Esposito from Linklaters Studio Legale Associato in July 2025.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Paolo Manganelli leads the practice with great technical skills and commercial intelligence. He has been able to build a very good team. A&O is excellent for international relationships and has a proper billing level for the Italian market.'
  • 'Great flexibility and a positive approach to all issues.'

Key clients

  • Avalon Real Estate
  • Illimity Bank

Work highlights

Advised illimity Bank and AZIMUT Eltif Private Debt - Capital Solutions Fund, as lenders, on the financing granted to Montalese,the company that owns the brands Perdormire, Perdormire Hotel and San Lorenzo Home, to support its expansion strategy for the next four years.