Latham & Watkins LLP's Milan-based lawyers maintain active practices across acquisition finance, corporate lending, leveraged finance and debt restructuring. With ‘distinctive leadership skills and the ability to manage clients’ expectations', finance specialist Marcello Bragliani, who advises borrowers on leveraged finance and bank and bond transactions, heads up the Italian finance department. Antongiulio Scialpi acts throughout all finance stages, from the initial structuring phases to the negotiation of financing agreements and closing. Alessia De Coppi routinely structures and executes complex financings on behalf of private equity firms and major companies.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team works well together and the work is allocated well to manage costs.'
  • 'Marcello Bragliani is always available for complex issues.'
  • ‘Marcello Bragliani has distinctive leadership skills and the ability to manage clients' expectations.’
  • 'The team is very reactive and clear on deadlines.'
  • 'They present issues in a clear and simple way and have a good knowledge of the market.'
  • 'Execution of deals that is flawless!’
  • ‘The team has distinctive expertise in the banking sector, also in respect of complex deals involving private equity funds and LBO structures.'

  • 'They provide efficient legal solutions for complex matters while meeting the relevant deadlines.’

Key clients

  • Italmatch Chemicals
  • LimaCorporate (Lima)
  • Targa Telematics S.p.A.
  • SK Capital Partners LP
  • Fabbrica Italiana Sintetici S.p.A.
  • BayWa AG
  • Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
  • Bain Capital Private Equity
  • PAI Partners
  • TPG Capital
  • Carlyle

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marcello Bragliani

Other key lawyers

Antongiulio Scialpi, Alessia De Coppi