The team at Legance - Avvocati Associati acts for banks and financial institutions, corporations and public-sector entities on bond issues, and securitisations of performing and non-performing receivables in a range of asset classes. The team also advises on covered bonds, debt restructurings, derivatives and securities-related lending. The banking and finance and DCM departments are headed by Andrea Giannelli, who utilises structured finance expertise alongside Vittorio Pozzi. Antonio Siciliano's wide-ranging practice extends to bond issues and securitisations. Other key figures include Antonio Matino, Roberto Mazzarano, senior associates Giovanni Nervo, Alice Giuliano, counsel Matteo Pierotti and managing associate Silvia Cecchini.
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Testimonials
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- 'An excellent team of professionals. Very prepared and transaction oriented.’
‘Andrea Giannelli, Vittorio Pozzi and Antonio Siciliano make a fantastic team. Always available, with an outstanding ability to understand the client's specific needs and deliver tailor-made solutions.’
Key clients
- Aeroporti di Roma S.p.A.
- Agos Ducato S.p.A.
- Amundi SGR S.p.A.
- BPER Banca S.p.A.
- Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A.
- CheBanca! S.p.A.
- Compass Banca S.p.A.
- doValue S.p.A.
- European Investment Bank (EIB)
- Fortress Investment Group
- Hera S.p.A. (MTA)
- Intrum
- illimity Bank S.p.A.
- ING Bank N.V.
- J.P. Morgan
- Mediobanca – Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A.
- Mediobanca SGR S.p.A.
- Mediocredito Centrale – Banca del Mezzogiorno S.p.A.
- Natixis.
- UniCredit S.p.A.
Lawyers
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Practice head
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Andrea Giannelli