Gianni & Origoni
Client Satisfaction‘Wholeheartedly recommended to anyone seeking top-tier legal counsel in the banking and finance sector’, Gianni & Origoni’s team is experienced in refinancing, real estate financing, ESG-linked deals, acquisition finance and general corporate operations. The team is jointly headed by financing transaction expert Matteo Bragantini; Giuseppe De Simone, who advises private equity funds and companies on domestic and cross-border deals; and corporate and project financing specialist Ottaviano Sanseverino. The team also features Eduardo Fiordiliso, Matteo Gotti, Arrigo Arrigoni, Ilaria Laureti and Piergiorgio Picardi, as well as Claudia Lami and Maria Panetta.
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Testimonials
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‘Their practice is unique because they know the client's business and needs.'
'The team's strengths are their skills, competence and market knowledge.'
'Their key capabilities are negotiations and deal finalisation - the best, compared to other firms.’
‘Giuseppe De Simone has very deep legal knowledge and high-level negotiation skills.'
'Arrigo Arrigoni's support is outstanding - always able to allocate his outstanding competence even to small deals and matters, understanding immediately their relevance and need to focus.’
‘The team is particularly proactive, and always quick and smart. Always up to date on the market's needs and anticipates the client's requests. The borrower-side practice is a trusted partner that delivers results. Wholeheartedly recommended to anyone seeking top-tier legal counsel in the banking and finance sector.’
'Clients are thoroughly impressed with their expertise and dedication. The team consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of the complexities and nuances of banking and finance matters. They are not only well-versed in the legal intricacies but also possess a keen awareness of the practical implications for clients.'
- 'What truly sets Gianni & Origoni apart is the unwavering commitment to client success. They approach each matter with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset, ensuring that their clients' objectives are not only met but exceeded.'
Key clients
- Allianz
- Atlantia S.p.A.
- ContourGlobal
- Ferrovienord
- FiberCop
- Generali Real Estate
- Infrastrutture S.p.A.
- Ital Gas Storage
- Prelios SGR S.p.A.
- Salcef Group
- Società Autostrade Alto Adriatico
- Tages Capital SGR
- Terna S.p.A.
- Whysol Investments
Work highlights
- Assisted Tages Capital SGR with the bridge financing and subsequent €1.1bn refinancing for the acquisition (through its investment fund Tages Helios II) of a portfolio of operational solar plants and wind farms.
- Assisted Società Autostrade Alto Adriatico with the €750m project financing of illion for the extension and modernisation of motorway sections.
- Assisted Ital Gas Storage with a transaction to amend, increase and restate an approximately €900m financing that was granted in 2016 and subsequently reshaped in 2019 for the development of a 1.3bn cubic metre underground gas storage facility in northern Italy.
Lawyers
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Practice head
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Matteo Bragantini, Giuseppe De Simone, Ottaviano Sanseverino