Annalisa Santini
AshurstAshurst's Italian capital markets practice is experienced in corporate and project bond issuances. The team also advises on securitisation transactions. The structured finance group is headed by Annalisa Santini, whose practice includes bond issuances and trade receivable transactions; renewable energy project bond specialist Carloandrea Meacci; and Mario Lisanti, who leads the firm’s Italian banking team. The department further includes Umberto Antonelli, who advises on capital markets-related project financing.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is composed of lawyers who are strongly qualified in the debt capital markets space - completely available and highly committed to reaching and satisfying client needs.'
'Ashurst is a very complete law firm - able to cover a wide range of aspects within debt capital markets.'
‘The lawyers are always available to find the best solution to any issue.'
‘Solid international expertise.’
‘Huge experience in assisting with complex transactions.’
‘Clients appreciate Carloandrea Meacci for his outstanding experience and relationship networks.’
‘Annalisa Santini's engagement, drive, professional approach and technical knowledge are unique in the sector.’
'Annalisa Santini is an outstanding lawyer - always capable of finding innovative solutions. She is also always calm and polite even in the most chaotic situations.’
Key clients
- Amundi
- Anima Alternative
- Antin Infrastructure Partners/Hippocrates S.p.A.
- Eco Eridania/iCON Infrastructure
- Oquendo Capital
- Vantage
Work highlights
- Advised Antin Infrastructure Partners and Hippocrates Holding on the debt financing package of approximately €1bn for Hippocrates Holding (through a loan and bond format).
- Advised EcoEridania (as issuer and borrower) on the refinancing of its existing medium-long term indebtedness, through the issuance of a bond to be subscribed to by institutional investors.
- Advised Anima Alternative and Oquendo Capital, as underwriters of a bond issued by an Italian company (indirectly controlled by Matteo Moretti) to acquire the share capital of Lumson.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Annalisa Santini, Carloandrea Meacci, Mario Lisanti