Giovannelli e Associati Studio Legale is best known for its advice to real estate funds and PE firms as borrowers. The team is well positioned to deal with acquisition finance and corporate lending, asset finance and real estate finance structures, unitranche financing and more. Valerio Fontanesi left the firm in 2025.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘Great support for many of our financings. Straight to the point, efficient, precise. Really great support.’
- ‘They uniquely understand the mindset of international investors, like us, but also have a very good appreciation of local lenders in the market. This, together with their exceptional legal skills, make them one of our go-to firms for debt financing transactions in Italy.’
- ‘The partners and associates we have dealt with all have exceptional legal knowledge, and great business acumen and commercial awareness. This, in combination with their drive and diligence, eagerness to make themselves available at every turn and ability to meet even the tightest deadlines, means that the people we use at Giovannelli e Associati are regularly our first phone call when doing a debt financing transaction.’
- ‘This practice stands out for its client-focused approach, multidisciplinary expertise, and commitment to innovation in technology, billing flexibility, and diversity.'
- ‘The individuals I work with stand out for their exceptional professionalism, proactive mindset, and ability to deliver clear, strategic advice—particularly the standout partners, whose leadership and client dedication set a benchmark.'
Key clients
- Argos Wityu
- Hayfin Capital Management
- Quantum capital Partners
- White Bridge Investments S.p.A.
- Prelios SGR S.p.A.
- Kryalos SGR
- Gardant Investor SGR
- 21Invest
- Sixth Street
- Sabo S.p.A.
- Alto Partners