Maria Ilaria Griffo
Simmons & SimmonsSimmons & Simmons' Milan-based team is experienced in both leveraged and acquisition financing; it routinely advises on major deals involving alternative lenders, including through private placements of bonds. Jointly leading the practice, Davide D’Affronto is an adviser to private equity funds, investors and corporations; and Nicholas Lasagna advises on banking and finance deals (under both English and Italian law). Other names to note are Alessandro Elisio and Maria Ilaria Griffo.
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Key clients
- Muzinich & Co.
- RiverRock European Capital Partners
- Pricoa
- Clessidra Private Debt
- SEA (Società Esercizi Aereoportuali)
- Wise Equity
- Unifrutti Group
- Equinox
- IGI Private Equity
- IGT
- Eni S.p.A.
- L Catterton
- Patrizia Investment Management
- Clessidra SGR
- Prysmian Group
- A2A
- Openjobmetis
- Imprima S.p.A.
- Hera S.p.A.
- Chequers Partenaires
- IAF Network
- Gnutti Carlo S.p.A.
- Etro
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Davide D’Affronto
Simmons & SimmonsPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Davide D’Affronto, Nicholas Lasagna