Consistently mandated by major credit institutions and financial institutions, BonelliErede's expertise encompasses acquisition, corporate, project, real estate and structured finance. Emanuela Da Rin heads up the banking and real estate focus groups. Antonio La Porta specialises in structured finance; Giuseppe Sacchi Lodispoto brings expertise to loan deals. Catia Tomasetti handles energy and project finance matters. The practice also features Gabriele Malgeri, who focuses on the negotiation of financial contracts and security packages; project finance specialist Giorgio FrascaGiovanni Battaglia, who was promoted to partner in January 2024; and managing associate Federico Cocito.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Reliable and always ready to find solutions to get to closing.’

  • ‘Great support, available, and ready to solve issues.’

  • ‘The team's recognised ability to solve issues during execution phases is really appreciated by lenders.'

  • 'With regard to regulated sectors, such as water, the firm represents the highest level of legal advice in Italy, in terms of ethics and professional knowledge.’

  • ‘Catia Tomasetti knows the market and its dynamics inside-out. She continues to explore new frontiers in structuring, while always keeping the client safe from risks (often anticipating risks thanks to her experience).'

  • ‘Catia Tomasetti is the example of a trusted adviser who does not suggest innovation just for the sake of building up her credentials, as her ambition is always to protect the client from bad surprises.'

  • 'Catia Tomasetti and Giorgio Frasca represent the highest level of knowledge and integrity in Italy.’

  • 'Gabriele Malgeri is the lawyer clients can't do without once they work with him. He follows all deals in detail and is very committed to making things happen. He fixes any issue for good while respecting tight timelines.’

Key clients

  • Aareal Bank
  • Banco BPM
  • Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
  • ING
  • Intesa Sanpaolo
  • MPS Capital Services Banca
  • SACE S.p.A.
  • UniCredit

Work highlights

  • Advised SACE on a €12bn revolving financing granted by Banco BPM, BPER Banca, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Intesa Sanpaolo and UniCredit to Enel to cover liquidity needs (deriving from obligations to provide financial collaterals for trading activities on the energy markets).
  • Assisted UniCredit and SACE with the €560m green loan project financing for the development of TANGO, an industrial-scale manufacturing plant for innovative, sustainable, high-performance photovoltaic modules.
  • Advised certain financial institutions and SACE on a €200m unsecured financing transaction granted to the Saviola Group.

Lawyers

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Partner, Emanuela Da Rin specialises in banking and finance with particular focus on real estate financing, corporate and acquisition finance, debt capital markets (securitisations and bond loans) and operations regarding distressed bonds. She is Team Leader of the Banks Focus Team and a member of the Real Estate Focus Team. She is also Board member since 2024 and former member (2018-2021).
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Partner, Catia Tomasetti specialises in project finance, project bonds, public finance especially in the fields of energy services (traditional and renewable), water, waste, hospitals, underground systems, roads and motorways. She's also adept at handling the reorganisation of listed companies and provides assistance to banks, shareholders and borrowers. She coordinates the project finance team and is leader of the Infrastructure, Energy & Ecological Transition Focus Team. She is also a member of the Africa Committee and Africa Team and is in charge of developing the firm's Middle Eastern practice. She is a member of the firm's board.
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Partner, Antonio La Porta specialises in banking & finance, with particular focus on structured finance, securitisation operations, covered bonds, bond issue and debt capital markets. He is a member of the Debt Capital Markets, Private Equity and the Sports Law Focus Teams.
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Partner, Giorgio Frasca specialises in project financing and advice on tenders and granting of concessions for public works and services, infrastructure and transport law, energy law, banking and finance and company reorganisations. He is member of the Banks and Infrastructure, Energy & Ecological Transition Focus Teams, as well as a a member of the Africa Team.

Other key lawyers

Emanuela Da Rin, Antonio La Porta, Giuseppe Sacchi Lodispoto, Catia Tomasetti, Gabriele Malgeri, Giorgio Frasca, Giovanni Battaglia, Federico Cocito