
The specialist expertise at BonelliErede covers acquisition, corporate, project, property and structured finance. The sizeable banking and finance practice is particularly experienced in LBOs, and public bid and takeover-related financings. Emanuela Da Rin is notably focused on real estate, corporate and acquisition finance; Antonio La Porta is a structured finance expert; Gabriele Malgeri specialises in project finance; Giuseppe Sacchi Lodispoto assists with significant loan transactions; and Catia Tomasetti leads the infrastructure, energy and ecological transition focus team. Giovanni Battaglia, Giorgio Frasca, Giovanna Zagaria and Federico Cocito are also experienced figures.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘A distinguished group of experts with unparalleled knowledge and extensive sector experience.’
‘The team has successfully handled numerous operations, demonstrating their deep understanding of complex challenges and innovative solutions.’
- ‘Professionalism and expertise - each member of the team brings a wealth of expertise, rigorous standards and commitment to excellence, ensuring that every task is executed with the highest level of professionalism.’
‘Complete knowledge of operations and with lots of experience. Full availability, speed and accuracy.’
‘Great team. Ability to manage complex situations with various banks and other financial institutions. Ability to find and propose smart solutions, accommodating the different parties’ needs and requirements.’
‘High level of industry expertise and experience. Strong ability to understand clients’ needs/problems quickly, and to provide tailor-made solutions.’
‘Giorgio Frasca - exceptional commitment and dedication to the work done.’
‘Giorgio Frasca - professionalism and expertise during every aspect of the negotiation process. Proactive and strategic approach.’
Key clients
- Autostrade per l’Italia
- Bravo Invest
- Gruppo San Donato
- GKSD Investment Holding
- ETRA
- HISI
- Lendlease
- Magnetar Capital
- PLT Energia
- T. Mariotti
- Webuild
Work highlights
- Advised Autostrade per l’Italia on the €1.2bn financing granted by the European Investment Bank.
- Advised Gruppo San Donato and GKSD Investment Holding on the financing by a pool of banks (and assisted by Sace) for the acquisition of a majority stake in American Heart of Poland.
- Advised ETRA on the €100m loan granted by the European Investment Bank to improve recycling facilities and integrated water services in the Veneto region.
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