Restructuring/Insolvency
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 2
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper is an esteemed law firm offering assistance with distressed M&A, insolvency proceedings and debt restructuring. The law firm often advises on pre-insolvency portfolio acquisitions in the real estate sector. Its lawyers also possess additional expertise in handling mandates within the shipping sector. The team is active on both disposals and acquisitions of assets. DLA Piper's clients include both debtors and creditors, including domestic banks and various international investment funds, who benefit from the firm's strong international network.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised Banco BPM on a EUR495 million restructuring and structured finance deal with the Statuto Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a strong knowledge of the Italian market and is solution-oriented."
"DLA Piper has a very strong department for facing complex debt restructuring matters."
"DLA Piper has a well-structured team with a wide range of skills."
"The DLA Piper team always shares with us all the possible solutions with an open-minded approach."
"The firm has a strong knowledge of the Italian market and is solution-oriented."
"DLA Piper has a very strong department for facing complex debt restructuring matters."
"DLA Piper has a well-structured team with a wide range of skills."
"The DLA Piper team always shares with us all the possible solutions with an open-minded approach."
Notable Practitioners
Antonio Lombardo is a well-regarded lawyer who undertakes debt restructuring and creditor composition matters on behalf of both debtors and creditors.
"Antonio Lombardo is a creative thinker, solution-oriented, always active and hands-on. He has extremely good knowledge of how to deal with very complex matters."
"Antonio offers great legal advisory in relation to complex and large restructuring matters."
Ugo Calò frequently advises Italian corporates filing for composition with creditors proceedings. He also represents banks in debt restructurings and transactions aimed at normalising the financial exposure of debtors.
"Ugo has highly technical legal skills that he always offers with a great spirit of collaboration."
"He has a strong knowledge of the Italian market and is solution-oriented."