A renowned Italian banking law practice for LBOs, and public bid and takeover financings, BonelliErede‘s sizeable team covers acquisition, corporate, property and structured finance, along with related regulatory issues. The group’s principal figures are Emanuela Da Rin, an expert in real estate, corporate and acquisition finance, and distressed asset-related operations; loan deal specialist Giuseppe Sacchi Lodispoto; and energy and ecological transition focus team leader Catia Tomasetti. Other names to note are project finance expert Giorgio Frasca and Gabriele Malgeri, along with Antonio La Porta, Giovanni Battaglia (who was promoted to partner in January 2024) and Federico Cocito.
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‘Timeliness and compliance with deadlines, accuracy and accountability. Client-oriented, skilled and dedicated.’
‘Bonelli has unique experience, and a well-led team that gives more junior lawyers the chance to show themselves.'
'They are very responsive, understand the priorities and needs of their clients and work well together across practice groups.'
‘Catia Tomasetti - leadership, knowledge, market insights and a very strong network. If a client talks with Catia for 30 minutes, it is better than doing a month of market research!'
‘A competent team that is capable of listening to clients' needs. Punctual in responses and clients appreciate the qualities the team has during negotiations.’
‘Gabriele Malgeri is very proactive. Huge availability and experience.’
‘Giorgio Frasca - high-level skills, always available even outside working hours, effective organisation of meetings, excellent coordination of the team's professionals, and effective solutions for problems alongside alternative proposals.'
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Partner, Emanuela Da Rin specialises in banking and finance with particular focus on real estate financing, corporate and acquisition finance, debt capital markets (securitisations and bond loans) and operations regarding distressed bonds. She is Team Leader of the Banks Focus Team and a member of the Real Estate Focus Team. She is also Board member since 2024 and former member (2018-2021).
Partner, Catia Tomasetti specialises in project finance, project bonds, public finance especially in the fields of energy services (traditional and renewable), water, waste, hospitals, underground systems, roads and motorways. She's also adept at handling the reorganisation of listed companies and provides assistance to banks, shareholders and borrowers. She coordinates the project finance team and is leader of the Infrastructure, Energy & Ecological Transition Focus Team. She is also a member of the Africa Committee and Africa Team and is in charge of developing the firm's Middle Eastern practice. She is a member of the firm's board.
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Partner, Giovanni Battaglia specialises banking and finance with particular focus on securitisations, structured finance transactions, debt capital markets and loan transactions. He is member of the Banks Focus Team and the Debt Capital Markets Focus Team.
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Partner, Giuseppe Sacchi Lodispoto specialises in banking and finance with particular focus on loan transactions, securitisations and other structured transactions, debt restructuring and financial litigation. He is member of the Banks Focus Team and the Restructuring & Insolvency Focus Team.
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Partner, Giorgio Frasca specialises in project financing and advice on tenders and granting of concessions for public works and services, infrastructure and transport law, energy law, banking and finance and company reorganisations. He is member of the Banks and Infrastructure, Energy & Ecological Transition Focus Teams, as well as a a member of the Africa Team.
Partner, Antonio La Porta specialises in banking & finance, with particular focus on structured finance, securitisation operations, covered bonds, bond issue and debt capital markets. He is a member of the Debt Capital Markets, Private Equity and the Sports Law Focus Teams.