Display an ‘outstanding level of competence and negotiation skills', Linklaters Studio Legale Associato’ banking and finance practice in Milan acts for financial institutions on a range of high-end, domestic and international finance transactions. Acquisition and leveraged finance deal expert Andrea Arosio heads up the team, which includes the firm’s Italy restructuring and insolvency head Francesco Faldi. Other key members include Ettore Consalvi, an adviser on global banking, acquisition and real estate financing, as well as Tessa Lee, Alessandra OrtelliDiego Esposito and Marco Carrieri (both promoted, respectfully, to partner and counsel in May 2023), senior managing associate Lilia Lani and managing associate Alessandro Tanno.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Outstanding level of competence and negotiation skills.’
  • ‘Commitment, flexibility and knowledge of Italian and international LBO market standards.’

  • ‘Flexibility, a cooperative and pragmatic approach and problem-solving skills.’

Key clients

  • Pemberton Capital Advisors
  • PAI Partners
  • Bank of America
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Partners Group
  • Crédit Agricole
  • UniCredit
  • Intesa Sanpaolo
  • ING Bank N.V.
  • Banco BPM
  • Rivean Capital

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrea Arosio

Other key lawyers

Francesco Faldi, Ettore Consalvi, Tessa Lee, Diego Esposito, Alessandra Ortelli, Marco Carrieri, Lilia Lani, Alessandro Tanno