Capital Markets: Securitisation
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 2
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The Italian Debt Capital Markets team assists client both in the structured finance and securities and structured products sectors.
The structuring ability, the knowledge of the applicable Italian legal and regulatory system, the on-going interaction with their colleagues globally (mainly in Europe), the exposure to cross-border transactions (such as the establishment of pan-European platforms), the seamless access to the English law expertise of the London Capital Markets team, allow the team to provide valuable and comprehensive advice to the clients and help them devise and maintain innovative and efficient structures.
The Italian Debt Capital Markets practice works in strong collaboration with a cross-practice team within Hogan Lovells in order to deliver a 360° service, according to specific clients’ needs. The team, in facts, often works together with professionals from our tax, financial regulatory, insurance, real estate, administrative and privacy practices.
Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells has a respected practice active on domestic and international structured finance matters. The proficient team acts as a skilled adviser on the securitisation of loans, tax credits and trade receivables. The team also advises on sustainability-linked bonds and other DCM operations tailored for major corporates and SMEs. Hogan Lovells' clients benefit from the Italian team's close collaboration with the law firm's other European offices, most notably in France, Spain, Germany and the UK. The team acts for a host of clients with activity in the financial space, including leading domestic and multinational organisations.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells advised Intesa Sanpaolo on the securitisation of a EUR670 million portfolio of SME loans.
Strengths
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"The lawyers at Hogan Lovells have strong, clear vision and provide quick solutions."
"Hogan Lovells has a strong team with good problem-solving skills."
"The lawyers at Hogan Lovells have strong, clear vision and provide quick solutions."
"Hogan Lovells has a strong team with good problem-solving skills."
Notable Practitioners
Annalisa Dentoni-Litta is an Italian and US dual-qualified lawyer with solid experience in dealing with the securitisation of loans and receivables, as well as disposals of impaired loan portfolios. She assists an array of local and multinational financial institutions with both bond issues and securitisation matters.
"Annalisa Dentoni-Litta is proactive in satisfying client needs or requests."
Corrado Fiscale is a skilled lawyer who supports clients with securitisation of portfolios of loans and receivables. He also provides assistance with debt issuance programmes.
"Corrado Fiscale is an excellent lawyer who is very knowledgeable in securitisation matters."
"Corrado Fiscale is a lawyer who can effectively support on numerous issues, offers quick solutions and ensures a useful dialogue with other parties."
Patrizio Messina is an eminent lawyer who provides assistance with sustainability-linked bonds and mini bonds, covered bonds and EMTN programmes. He is also adept in the sale and securitisation of NPLs and receivables. His clients often include major banks and entities in the energy sector.
"Patrizio Messina is an excellent lawyer with a great attitude to negotiation."
Alessandro Azzolini is a well-regarded associate who assists with transactions involving issues of basket bonds, as well as securitisations.
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Head of Department
Diego Guardì
Head of Department
Paola Pattini
Industries
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