With an ‘outstanding track record', Ashurst's Milan team has a strong reputation for project, acquisition and leverage finance, as well as hybrid, real estate and development financings. Additional key areas are telecoms and infrastructure-related finance, corporate lending, trade finance, asset finance and receivables finance. With longstanding experience in advising borrowers on a range of banking and finance deals, Mario Lisanti heads the Italian banking team, which includes energy and infrastructure head Carloandrea Meacci, project financing expert Umberto Antonelli and experienced finance practitioner Luca Maria Chieffo.
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Testimonials
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'Outstanding knowledge of industry, outstanding track record and solid cross-border support.’
‘Full-service, including cross-border consultation and clear understanding of complex tax frameworks and funding structures. This is a rare trait. In particular, the Italian practice works hand in glove with the English law practice for financing - a particular draw!’
'Supportive of the client at every stage of the transaction, demonstrating quality and efficiency in the execution of tasks.'
‘Carloandrea Meacci is great and always present on deals.'
‘Mario Lisanti has assembled an excellent banking team at Ashurst Milan. They are all very bright, personable, and driven to meet and exceed client expectations. Having both such a client and people-focused lead partner is essential in ensuring that the highest standards and appropriate culture are in place.'
‘Mario Lisanti is a very sharp lawyer who always goes the extra mile to ensure the client is happy.’
‘Umberto Antonelli has great skills and sector knowledge.’
'Luca Maria Chieffo provides great support on the Italy finance side, and has good experience with difficult lenders and Italy-specific issues.’
Key clients
- Antin Infrastructure Partners
- Hippocrates S.p.A.
- EcoEridania
- iCON Infrastructure
- Invesco
- Solegreen Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Invesco (as equity sponsor and asset manager) on the development financing for the conversion of a major Milan site into office buildings.
- Advised Antin Infrastructure Partners on the debt financing package of approximately €1bn for Hippocrates Holding.
- Advised EcoEridania, as issuer and borrower, on the refinancing of the medium-long term indebtedness of its group.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Luca Maria Chieffo
AshurstLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Mario Lisanti
AshurstNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Umberto Antonelli
AshurstPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mario Lisanti