Giovannelli e Associati Studio Legale advises private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers on acquisition, project, asset and real estate finance, along with corporate lending. Valerio Fontanesi assists with leveraged, acquisition and real estate finance, as well as direct lending. Michele Mocarelli, Marco Amoruso and Gaetano Petroni are also key practitioners.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great banking team, super detail oriented, and with a problem-solving attitude.’
  • ‘The team has a huge amount of experience in real estate and other financings, having worked on a vast number of transactions in Italy for both local and international clients.’
  • ‘They have a terrific understanding of how to structure and execute any kind of finance transaction, no matter how complex.’
  • ‘They have a keen awareness of the specific requirements of international clients and know how to ensure those requirements are properly accommodated.’
  • ‘They understand clients’ needs as international institutions, and have an exceptional ability to ensure their wants and needs are met.’
  • ‘Their knowledge of local Italian law issues is exceptional, as is their ability to address and structure around such issues.’
  • ‘Valerio Fontanesi is capable of combining great professional skills with a no-frills attitude.’
  • ‘Gaetano Petroni is one of the best banking lawyers around.’

Key clients

  • White Bridge Investments
  • Argos Wityu Fund
  • Azimut Libera Impresa SGR
  • Sixth Street
  • BentallGreenOak
  • Entangled Capital
  • MinervaHub
  • Sabo
  • White Lab
  • Windex Investment Club
  • Alto Partners
  • Reevo
  • Prelios SGR
  • Hayfin Capital Management

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Valerio Fontanesi

Other key lawyers

Michele Mocarelli, Marco Amoruso, Gaetano Petroni