Riccardo Coassin
Clifford ChanceClifford Chance's Italy team is experienced in acting for domestic and international groups, arrangers and financing banks on the regulatory side to finance transactions. The group also assists with fintech-related issues. In 2022, Giuseppe De Palma was appointed global financial markets regional practice leader for Continental Europe, while Lucio Bonavitacola leads the investment funds and regulatory group. Other key figures are Charles Adams, Ferdinando Poscio and Gioacchino Foti; and in May 2023, Francesca Cuzzocrea was promoted to senior counsel. Riccardo Coassin is another name to note.
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Testimonials
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- 'Great ability to understand all the bank's needs.'
‘A talented and professional team that is very collaborative.’
‘Very experienced and versatile team, and flexible to business needs without losing professional focus.’
‘Compared to other firms, there is an excellent internal ability to work in teams, punctuality in the delivery of work and an extensive international organisational network.’
‘Strong technical skills, availability (at all times) and strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.'
'Unique individuals who stand out.’
‘Lucio Bonavitacola and Riccardo Coassin are always available to resolve clients' legal issues.’
'Lucio Bonavitacola has a solid background and listens to the client. Very good at negotiating contracts.'
Key clients
- Banca Nazionale del Lavoro
- Bank of America
- BNP Paribas
- Bper Banca
- CaixaBank
- Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
- Crédit Agricole Italia
- Deutsche Bank
- Generali Real Estate
- Goldman Sachs
- FIEE SGR
- Intesa Sanpaolo
- Invesco Real Estate
- Investec
- SACE
- UniCredit
Work highlights
- Assisted a pool of financing banks on a transaction, through which Ansaldo Energia implemented financial manoeuvres concerning a 2022-2027 business plan.
- Assisted both a pool of banks, comprising Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, BPER Banca, Intesa Sanpaolo and UniCredit, and SACE, with the underwriting by Edison of a long-term revolving credit line.
- Assisted UniCredit and Investec with the financing for the design, construction, equipping and servicing, on a turnkey basis, of three key regional hospitals in the Republic of Angola.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Lucio Bonavitacola
Clifford ChanceNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Gioacchino Foti
Clifford ChancePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Giuseppe De Palma