Advising companies, private equity investors and alternative investment managers, the work of A&O Shearman's team stand outs for complex financing deals fusing banking, capital markets or structured finance aspects. Other major areas are real estate financing and funding transactions, as well as infrastructure and energy financings. Leading the banking team in Italy, Stefano Sennhauser has longstanding experience in acquisition finance, corporate loans, real estate finance, debt restructuring and structured finance; Pietro Scarfone and Luca Maffia have ‘indisputable expertise'; and Frederic Demeulenaere heads the Milan-based UK banking law team.
Testimonials
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‘A team that is always available to resolve issues in an efficient way, with high-level expertise.’
‘Top-quality professionals, strong knowledge of financial aspects, valuable support during cross-border matters and outstanding value for money’
Work highlights
- Advised EQT Infrastructure VI fund on the financing aspects of its acquisition of a 60% stake in a newly-created company that will own and operate Wind Tre’s mobile and fixed network.
- Advised Davide Campari-Milano on a term facility of €400m and a revolving facility of €400m.