
The sizeable banking and finance practice at BonelliErede covers acquisition, corporate, project, property and structured finance deals. Emanuela Da Rin focuses on real estate, corporate and acquisition finance, as well as distressed asset-related operations; Antonio La Porta is a highly-regarded banking and finance practitioner; Gabriele Malgeri specialises in project finance; Giuseppe Sacchi Lodispoto focuses on loan transactions; and ‘truly inspiring leader’ Catia Tomasetti heads the infrastructure, energy and ecological transition focus team. The banking and finance practice also features experienced lawyers Giovanni Battaglia, Giorgio Frasca, Giovanna Zagaria and Federico Cocito.
Testimonials
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‘The team is very professional, willing and open to support clients.’
‘The staff is always up to date and able to give quick replies - a truly collaborative spirit and diverse team.’
‘True professionals who support clients in their search for solutions.’
’Clients confirm a high level of satisfaction with this team.’
‘Proactive , detail oriented, and always a step ahead in relation to new legislation and regulatory updates.’
‘Catia Tomasetti is a truly inspiring leader - a role model who has built over the years a remarkable franchise that inspires the structured finance sector as a whole. Her team reflects such a strength, thus paving the way to future success.’
‘Gabriele Malgeri and Catia Tomasetti are a dream team in terms of knowledge, experience and quality results.’
‘Giorgio Frasca - strong legal skills but also in relation to commercial aspects and the negotiating table.’
Key clients
- Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
- Banco Bpm
- Bper Banca
- Bayerische Landesbank
- BNP Paribas
- Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
- Sace
- Unicredit
Work highlights
- Advised a pool of financial institutions on the €900m-plus financing granted to Sosteneo SGR for the acquisition of 49% of the share capital of Enel Libra Flexsys.
- Advised certain financial institutions on a €100m project financing for the Ludoil group, in relation to the construction of an advanced biomethane production plant in Belpasso-Catania.
- Assisted Cassa Depositi e Prestiti with a financing for Ciro Paone, which was backed by the green Sace guarantee.
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