Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 2
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Provided by Legance
The Banking & Finance Department has more than 45 lawyers with in-depth expertise regarding every aspect of finance and banking law. They are constantly advising domestic and international leading banks and financial institutions, investment funds, national and international companies, as well as numerous public-sector entities.
The Department is headed by Senior Partner Andrea Giannelli, and is composed of professionals with extensive experience combined with multidisciplinary skills, able to assist the client in a complete and personalised way.
Their work covers a wide range of areas including: leveraged finance, acquisition finance, mezzanine financing, real estate financing, syndicated loans, bond and other debt securities issues, securitisation of performing and non-performing loans of different types of asset classes, covered bonds, debt restructuring, PIK structures, derivatives, securities lending transactions and other structured products.
In this regard, all aspects of the preparation and negotiation of contractual documents are also dealt with.
Over the years, the team has advised on a large number of transactions, often among the most innovative in the market.
Chambers Review
Legance houses a well-equipped practice with a sizeable client base that includes banks and private equity houses. The law firm handles a broad spectrum of mandates, such as revolving credit facilities and financings for acquisitions, as well as refinancing and sustainability-linked funding. Primarily based in Milan, with additional support from its London office, the team also advises clients on real estate finance deals.
Work Highlights
- Legance advised Aeroporti di Roma in raising EUR350 million via a sustainability-linked revolving credit facility.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The depth of the Legance team is impressive, with multiple individuals capable of filling each role, which ensures that the team can handle any challenges that may arise."
"The Legance team are very attentive to detail, always available and helpful, and they have a commercial approach that is much appreciated."
"I was very impressed by the team's ability to answer queries precisely and efficiently and consistently provide precious support and insight."
"The depth of the Legance team is impressive, with multiple individuals capable of filling each role, which ensures that the team can handle any challenges that may arise."
"The Legance team are very attentive to detail, always available and helpful, and they have a commercial approach that is much appreciated."
"I was very impressed by the team's ability to answer queries precisely and efficiently and consistently provide precious support and insight."
Notable Practitioners
Andrea Giannelli is a distinguished lawyer with a leading and well-established position in the market, focusing his practice on the structuring of deals and negotiating and executing facility agreements. He additionally assists with debt refinancing and bridge financing transactions.
"Andrea Giannelli is super competent, reliable and a first-class problem solver. He keeps looking for solutions even when things are very complicated."
"Andrea Giannelli is always well prepared and fully understands the client's business, is very commercial but above all is technically very strong. His authority and standing in the market are exceptional."
Federico Vezzani is widely recognised for his work on reorganisations, structurings and implementation of transactions. He is also skilled in advising clients from the fintech sector on regulatory compliance.
"Federico Vezzani has good expertise, is easy to talk to and can explain complex matters in a simple and straightforward way."