Jones Day‘s Milan-based team advises on a broad range of cross-border banking and financial transactions. Francesco Squerzoni advises lenders on acquisition and real estate financings, while Marco Frattini focuses on structured finance, NPL acquisitions, and real estate financing. Another key figure, Andrea Cantarelli’s practice includes real estate finance. Giuseppina Pagano was promoted to partner in January 2024.
Testimonials
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- 'Clients appreciate their straight, open, competent, commercial and problem-solving approach, which is embodied by both partners and associates.'
- 'They never fail to deliver and are the type of counsel clients want to have by their side.’
‘The team has unique knowledge of the Italian leasing credit market, making it able to structure deals while taking into account regulatory, tax and civil law issues.’
'Francesco Squerzoni and Marco Frattini provide a comprehensive service, enriched by their knowledge of the peculiarities and objectives of their clients, including a strong focus on ethical and reputational issues.’
‘Francesco Squerzoni combines technical and market knowledge with commercial acumen, availability and a good attitude.’
‘Francesco Squerzoni and Andrea Cantarelli are always very proactive and very prepared.’
Key clients
- UniCredit
- AnaCap Financial Europe SA SICAV-RAIF/AnaCap Credit
- Banca Akros
- Banco BPM
- Credit Agricole CIB
- Credit Agricole CIB Milan
- Deutsche Bank AG
- ING Bank N.V., Milan Branch
Work highlights
- Advised illimity Bank on the purchase of two portfolios of non-performing receivables.
- Advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Milan branch, on a facilities agreement for up to €138m.
- Advised the Bank of America Europe Designated Activity Company and Banco BPM on a €85.2m facility for Felix S.r.l., an Italian SPV.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Francesco Squerzoni, Marco Frattini