Capital markets: Debt

BonelliErede

In addition to assisting arrangers and originators with structuring securitisation transactions, BonelliErede's 16-strong group covers corporate debt instruments, medium-term notes and standalone eurobonds, along with domestic, high-yield and hybrid bonds. Recently-returned from London, Massimiliano Danusso heads up the debt capital markets team, which showcases: Emanuela Da Rin, an adviser on securitisations and bond loans; and debt capital markets practitioner Antonio La Porta, who is ‘both an expert and a pragmatic business partner’. Structured finance practitioner Giovanni Battaglia is a recently-promoted partner, while Francesca Marchetti also specialises in capital markets.

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‘Highly experienced and highly reputable firm with one-stop-shop capabilities.’
‘What sets them apart from other law firms is their exceptional ability to be commercial and look at transactions from clients’ point of view and anticipate their needs, as well as defend their interests in any situation. A go-to firm in Italy.’
‘The team genuinely adapts clients’ needs/structures to the local context.’
‘Continuous flexibility and availability, and always focused on deals in a pragmatic way.’
‘Antonio La Porta - competence, professionalism and ability to identify priorities and critical issues in order to resolve them.’
‘Antonio La Porta is both an expert and a pragmatic business partner, who is very much available and always proactive when alternative solutions are required.’
‘Massimiliano Danusso and Ilaria Parrilla and their team are an exceptional group with unmatched quality and technical standards.’
‘Massimiliano Danusso and Ilaria Parrilla - ability to negotiate and drive positive outcomes, incredible work ethics, high availability when necessary, and they leverage their vast personal networks to serve their clients.’

Key clients

Banca Ifis
Banca Akros
Banco BPM
Bank of America
Barclays
BNP
Citi
Dexia
Deutsche Bank
Eurofima
illimity Bank
Intesa Sanpaolo
Lynstone SSF Holdings II

Work highlights

Represented Intesa Sanpaolo and Dexia Crèdit Local before the Court of Appeal of London in appeal proceedings involving the banks and the Municipality of Venice, which concerned derivative contracts entered into in 2007.
Advised Banca Ifis on the placement of a €400m senior preferred unsecured bond (as part of its EMTN emissions programme).
Advised Barclays, other joint lead managers and co-lead managers on the issuance of a €500m social covered bond by Credito Emiliano.

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