Capital Markets: Debt
Global Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 1
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The firm has a market-leading practice with considerable prowess in ECM, DCM and structured finance deals. The law firm has a wide offering in the DCM space, including green and hybrid bonds, retail bonds and issuances under EMTN programmes, with additional expertise in covered bonds and securitisation. The firm also offers expertise in IPOs, tender offers, listings and buy-backs. The team's impressive client portfolio of both Italian and international financial entities includes private credit institutions, as well as underwriters. The law firm often acts for arrangers or asset management companies. The firm's notable global network is well equipped to handle cross-border matters, with particular ability in those involving US and UK components. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised Toyota on its EUR540 million securitisation of loans for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm provides an excellent quality of service, with very high commitment to meeting deadlines and respecting other parties."
"The team puts themselves in their clients' shoes to deliver better services and even originate and propose new opportunities."
"The team, from the most senior to the most junior member, displays an impressive level of knowledge and dedication."
"The lawyers are fantastic in terms of quality and knowledge, with a breadth of view in international issues."
"The team is well equipped with diversified and expert professionals."
"The firm provides an excellent quality of service, with very high commitment to meeting deadlines and respecting other parties."
"The team puts themselves in their clients' shoes to deliver better services and even originate and propose new opportunities."
"The team, from the most senior to the most junior member, displays an impressive level of knowledge and dedication."
"The lawyers are fantastic in terms of quality and knowledge, with a breadth of view in international issues."
"The team is well equipped with diversified and expert professionals."
Notable Practitioners
Dual-qualified in Italy and the UK, Craig Byrne wins considerable support from the market for his presence on DCM mandates, frequently advising national banks and global financial institutions. He is particularly adept at handling sustainability-linked and green bond issuances, as well as project bonds.
"Craig Byrne is very good and has a strong grasp of the market."
Cristiano Tommasi of the firm's Rome office is skilled at assisting leading local and international financial institutions and corporations with DCM operations. He has considerable experience in dealing with green and sustainability-linked bonds as well as social bonds.
Stefano Sennhauser is a distinguished lawyer who represents various clients including private credit institutions and corporations as well as domestic and international banks. He is also highly experienced in synthetic securitisation mandates, as well as handling covered bond programmes.
"Stefano Sennhauser is one of the top lawyers in Italian capital markets and banking."
Emanuele Trucco assists clients with ECM operations including IPOs, share listings, tender offers and buy-backs. Clients belong to a wide range of industries, including the manufacturing, healthcare, software and financial sectors.
"Emanuele Trucco is always very available, on specific mandates and also day to day, for advice and help."
Pietro Bellone is a well-regarded lawyer who advises banks and private credit institutions on securitisation instruments encompassing acquisitions and transfers of non-performing assets, as well as secured and unsecured receivables and real estate loans.
"Pietro Bellone is a strong expert with a very detailed and hands-on approach."
"Pietro has the capacity to adapt simply and practically even the most complex loan agreements."
Alessandra Pala is widely recognised for her experience on DCM mandates. She often assists local and international banks and private credit funds with bond issuances and the issuing of green and ESG bonds.
"Alessandra Pala is a top lawyer as well as a really good adviser for all matters related to capital markets."
Sarah Capella is an esteemed associate who frequently deals with bond issuances and liability management transactions. Her clients often include syndicates of banks, as well as international financial entities and commercial groups.
"Sarah Capella is super-helpful and available."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
Italy