Mandated by large domestic and international groups, Clifford Chance's Milan-based Italy group handles high-stakes finance transactions, including acquisition finance, syndicated loans, export finance and debt restructuring deals. The team is headed up by longstanding banking and finance expert Giuseppe De Palma. Charles Adams is a renowned specialist in Italian and cross-border banking work. The practice also features leveraged finance and restructuring practitioner Ferdinando Poscio, along with Francesca Cuzzocrea, who was promoted to senior counsel in May 2023. Filippo Tassoni, Chiara Commis and Paolo Ballerini are also key team members.
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Key clients
- Banca Nazionale del Lavoro
- Bank of America
- BNP Paribas
- Bper Banca
- CaixaBank
- Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
- Crédit Agricole Italia
- Deutsche Bank
- Generali Real Estate
- Goldman Sachs
- FIEE SGR
- Intesa Sanpaolo
- Invesco Real Estate
- Investec
- SACE
- UniCredit
Work highlights
- Assisted Generali Real Estate SGR with the financing aspects of the acquisition from Brioschi Sviluppo Immobiliare of two new buildings.
- Assisted Invesco with the financing for the acquisition, from IGEFI Group, of NH Collection Milano CityLife hotel.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Paolo Ballerini
Clifford ChanceNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Francesca Cuzzocrea
Clifford ChanceChiara Commis
Clifford ChancePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Giuseppe De Palma