Clifford Chance's Italy group is consistently mandated to advise on high-end finance transactions, such as investment grade deals, acquisition financings, export finance, syndicated loans, bonds and debt restructurings. The practice in Milan also covers real estate loans and international project financing. Practice head Giuseppe De Palma routinely acts on major banking and finance transactions. Charles Adams is renowned for his expertise in Italian and cross-border banking. Ferdinando Poscio specialises in general and syndicated lending, acquisition finance and restructuring. Other figures to note are senior counsel Francesca Cuzzocrea, Filippo Tassoni, Chiara Commis and counsel Paolo Ballerini.
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'Worldwide network, availability, high levels of competence in banking law.’
‘Accuracy and high-level advice.’
‘Partner Ferdinando Poscio and counsel David Neu always support clients with thoughtful advice.’
Key clients
- Banca Nazionale del Lavoro
- Bank of America
- BNP Paribas
- Bper Banca
- CaixaBank
- Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
- Crédit Agricole Italia
- Deutsche Bank
- Generali Real Estate
- Goldman Sachs
- FIEE SGR
- Intesa Sanpaolo
- Invesco Real Estate
- Investec
- SACE
- UniCredit
Work highlights
- Assisted a pool of financing banks on a transaction through which Ansaldo Energia implemented a financial manoeuvre, which related to the execution of its 2022-2027 business plan.
- Assisted both a pool of banks (comprised of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, BPER Banca, Intesa Sanpaolo and UniCredit) and SACE with the underwriting by Edison of a long-term revolving credit line of €1bn.
- Assisted UniCredit and Investec with the financing for the design, construction, equipping and servicing, on a turnkey basis, of three regional hospitals for the Republic of Angola.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Paolo Ballerini
Clifford ChanceNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Francesca Cuzzocrea
Clifford ChanceChiara Commis
Clifford ChancePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Giuseppe De Palma