Anna Maria Perillo
ChiomentiHarnessing the bench strength of ‘a very strong team with outstanding professionals’, Chiomenti remains a go-to for structured finance work, including securitisation transactions. The practice also handles EMTN notes, standalone issuances, minibonds, hybrid instruments, high-yield bonds, and covered, ESG, project and catastrophe bonds. The team is headed by Gianrico Giannesi, who brings experience in securitisation deals and bond loans; and Benedetto La Russa, a specialist in securitisation work, and hybrid, high-yield, equity-linked and exchangeable notes. Managing partner Gregorio Consoli brings expertise to matters involving financial entities and the regulated sector. Counsels Anna Maria Perillo and Ludovica Cipolla are other names to note.
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Testimonials
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- 'A very strong team with outstanding professionals. Always available, fast and accurate.'
- 'Available to find innovative solutions and offer outstanding advice.’
'Gregorio Consoli is a very skilled lawyer who always makes a difference, thanks to his huge expertise in the finance space.'
'The team has solid problem-solving skills.’
‘Benedetto La Russa has the unique ability to understand and address client needs with smart solutions.’
‘Longstanding presence in the market, superb knowledge of best practices, with the ability to manage difficult process.'
‘Professional, friendly and available at any time.'
Key clients
- Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
- JP Morgan
- UniCredit S.p.A.
- BNP Paribas
- Deutsche Bank AG
- Enel S.p.A.
- Banca Mediolanum
- European Investment Bank
- Alerion Clean Power S.p.A.
- AS Roma S.p.A.
- Aedes SIIQ S.p.A.
- Banco Desio S.p.A.
- Creval S.p.A.
- Terna S.p.A.
- Goldman Sachs
- Credit Agricole Investment Bank Milan Branch
- Citigroup
- ION Group
- Polynt Group
- Banca Cesare Ponti S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Advising Eni S.p.A. in relation to the first systemic issuance of sustainability-linked bonds for the Italian retail market.
- Advising Citigroup Global Markets Limited, as arranger and lead manager, in relation to a securitisation transaction of receivables arising from loans granted by Toyota Financial Services Italia to its customers for the purchase of new cars.
- Advising UniCredit Bank AG and other dealers in relation to the issuance of two series of covered bonds.
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