Simmons & Simmons

The English and Italian DCM team at international law firm Simmons & Simmons routinely acts for underwriters and issuers (including sovereign, supranational, corporate and financial institutions) on a broad array of matters. Heading the DCM group in Milan, Paola Leocani brings longstanding experience in advising Italian and international clients on securities transactions and regulatory matters. Leocani is particularly focused on debuts, as well as first-in-kind transactions. Simone Lucatello and Tommaso Canepa co-head the structured finance group in Italy, while experienced adviser and managing associate Baldassarre Battista focuses on debt instrument offerings and listings.