Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe's Italy banking and finance team is notably active in borrowing, structured finance and project finance deals. Marina Balzano brings experience in leveraged, acquisition, corporate and real estate finance; and structured finance and banking law expert. Former group head Patrizio Messina and Alessandro Accrocca exited the firm in February 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘The team has a practical approach and helps close transactions with a no-nonsense attitude. Great knowledge and expertise.’
‘Giulio Asquini is an outstanding professional - always ready to help and give guidance. An excellent negotiator.’
'Extensive experience and knowledge of the sector.'
'Great availability.'
Key clients
- A2A S.p.A.
- Garofalo Health Care S.p.A.
- Haier Europe Appliance Solutions S.p.A.
- Acea Produzione
- IGD SIIQ
- AMCO
- LB Officine Meccaniche
- H.I.G. Europe
- Safety21
- Zola Electric
- Novenergia
- Societé Générale
Work highlights
- Assisted Acea S.p.A. in relation to a €700m green bond offered to institutional investors under a €5bn EMTN programme.
- Advised Compagnia Valdostana delle Acque - Compagnie Valdôtaine des Eaux on the issue of a Schuldschein loan for institutional investors.
- Advised H.I.G. Capital on all aspects of the financing for the acquisition of a controlling stake in Profumerie Pinalli.