Banking and finance: Borrower side

Dentons

Client Satisfaction

The Italian banking and finance practice at Dentons covers commercial lending deals, including leveraged, real estate and corporate finance, as well as refinancing, fund financing and private debt. The team additionally assists with high-end project and structured finance transactions. Italy and Europe banking and finance head Alessandro Fosco Fagotto is a highly-regarded structured finance specialist; and Giovanni Diotallevi focuses predominantly on the infrastructure, transportation, energy, telecoms and water sectors. The group further includes experienced real estate finance advisor Pierandrea Bonali and energy and infrastructure project financing expert Luigi Costa.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Dentons is unparalleled in the Italian market for its comprehensive approach to several legal matters when approaching the deal, along with deep knowledge and strong professionals.'
‘Strong market knowledge and problem-solving capacity.’
‘Dentons, combining solid expertise in the technical-judicial field and in-depth knowledge of the markets, guarantees qualified assistance and customer-oriented advice.’
‘Quick to solve problems and ready to adapt themselves to each situation - deal makers. Proactive collaboration and efforts in helping the client reach its goals.’
‘Within Dentons’ banking and finance team, the individuals truly shine. Notably, Alessandro Fosco Fagotto stands out for his exceptional expertise and strategic acumen. His insights surpass expectations, providing invaluable guidance. Equally impressive are Franco Paolo Gialloreti and Edoardo Galeotti, whose meticulous attention to detail and unwavering dedication are key to deals.'
‘Luigi Costa and Ginevra Biadico are really strong, efficient and unique in their ability to find the right compromise to match the expectations of both parties (bank and sponsor) when closing complex deals.’
‘Luigi Costa - very strong market knowledge, flexibility, and attention to the client.’
‘Pierandrea Bonali has considerable legal expertise and the ability to enter into technical financial matters. An outstanding adviser.'

Key clients

Snam
Merope Asset Management
Cassa depositi e presititi
CDP Reti
SACE
Fort Partners
Kervis SGR
InvestiRE SGR
Czechoslovak Group (CSG)
Fattal Hotel Group
Blue SGR
Quinta Capital SGR
Kryalos SGR
Macquarie
MGM
Verteq Capital
C.M.C.
Kirey
Sicurtransport
Eptanova
Setramar

Work highlights

Assisting Czechoslovak Group (CSG) with the financing for the acquisition of a 70% stake in Fiocchi Munizioni.
Assisting FibreConnect (and its majority shareholder Macquarie Asset Holdings) with a €150m financing (increasable by a further €30m) to support the development and construction of high-speed fibre optic network infrastructure.
Assisting Italian footwear company MGM with the acquisition of Rekord group, a European manufacturer of technical, sports and outdoor shoes.

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