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 BattagliaGiorgio Frasca, Giovanna Zagaria and Federico Cocito are also experienced figures.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘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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Other key lawyers

Emanuela Da Rin, Antonio La Porta, Gabriele Malgeri, Giuseppe Sacchi Lodispoto, Catia Tomasetti, Giovanni Battaglia, Giorgio Frasca, Giovanna Zagaria, Federico Cocito