Molinari‘s banking and finance team covers leveraged, acquisition, corporate and real estate finance. It also draws on the strength of specialists in structured finance and distressed lending, along with complex disposals and acquisitions have UTP and NPL portfolios. The team is led by Alessandro Fontana, who has longstanding banking and finance sector experience. Also key to the team is domestic and cross-border deal specialist Marco Leonardi and Andrea Taurozzi. Since publication, Riccardo Agostinelli and Daniele Migliarucci left the firm.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Able to identify innovative clauses and/or contractual models, so that they are able to respond better to the specific needs of clients.'
  • ‘Diversified skills within the team - great aptitude for problem solving, negotiation skills and empathy with clients, colleagues and counterparts.’

Key clients

  • AEW
  • HHLA PLT Italy
  • Gruppo Saviola
  • Ecornaturasì
  • Kryalos SGR
  • Landi Renzo
  • J.P. Morgan Asset Management
  • AG Digital Media S.p.A.
  • Ambienta SGR
  • Gardaland
  • FWU Life Insurance Lux S.A
  • QuattroR
  • Burgo
  • Alto Partners
  • J Hirsch

Work highlights

  • Advised Burgo Group S.p.A on the negotiation of two amendment agreements (redefining certain terms and conditions of existing facility agreements).
  • Advised Saviola Group on a €115m financing from the European Investment Bank.
  • Advised AEW on a €66m financing that is secured by a mortgage on a real estate asset.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alessandro Fontana

Other key lawyers

Marco Leonardi, Andrea Taurozzi