Banking and finance: lender or arranger side

Dentons

Client Satisfaction

Dentons' full-service banking and finance group specialises in commercial lending, fund financing, financial services, project finance and structured finance. Alessandro Fosco Fagotto leads the firm’s Europe banking and finance practice. Pierandrea Bonali brings expertise to the real estate and property finance markets. Luigi Costa advises on energy and infrastructure financings. The team further includes managing counsels Edoardo Galeotti, Franco Paolo Gialloreti and counsel Tommaso Zanirato, who all focus on domestic and cross-border LBOs involving banks and financial institutions; and counsel and real estate sector specialist Antida Cutuli.

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Testimonials

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‘Dentons' banking and finance team has the ability to solve problems.'
'Able to show genuine empathy and understanding. They are also appreciated for having consistent and clear communications with clients and counterparties.’
‘High levels of commitment during each phase of the deal, and the partners actively participate in every call/meeting. The team is able to complete each negotiation on time successfully, and they are always available to support their clients, even for minor issues.’
‘The Dentons' real estate finance team is made up of highly skilled professionals who are technically-prepared and available to assist in an efficient and solution-oriented manner.'
'The banking and finance practice stands out from other law firms because of its commitment, competence and expertise in providing detailed legal advice, and for its coverage of a wide range of banking and finance-related mandates.’
'Alessandro Fosco Fagotto and Edoardo Galeotti perform at the top of the market, and are always available to deliver timely answers to any question concerning deal structuring and execution.'
‘Pierandrea Bonali and Antida Cutuli have a highly professional and skilled approach. Pierandrea is one of the best finance lawyers around, while Antida is a dedicated lawyer who delivers a high level of client service.'
‘Tommaso Zanirato is an experienced professional with strong technical skills and unique relationship skills.’

Key clients

Banca IFIS
Banca Nazionale del Lavoro
Banco BPM
BPER Banca
Crédit Agricole Italia
Intesa Sanpaolo
Mediobanca
MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese
UniCredit
illimity Bank
Deutsche Bank
Muzinich
Green Arrow Capital
Fuchs Asset Management S.A.
Anthilia Capital Partners SGR
Solution Bank
Eurazeo
Natixis
Tenax Capital
H.I.G.

Work highlights

Assisting a pool of banks with a €600m sustainability-linked financing, consisting of a term credit line and revolving credit line (granted to Lavazza).
Assisted Eurazeo and HIG with the financing for the acquisition of a majority stake in Passione Unghie.
Assisting a pool of banks with a €495m term and revolving financing that was granted to Bubbles BidCo.

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