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.
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Key clients
- Republic of San Marino
- Eni
- Enel
- Goldman Sachs International
- Atlas
- Mediobanca Banca di Credito
- Citigroup
- Crédit Agricole Italia
- Riello SGR
- Christofferson Robb and Company
- Anthilia Capital Partners
- Zenith Service
- Banca Finanziaria Internazionale
- 130 Servicing
- Veldcap Financial Partners
- Barclays
- Nice Footwear
- Intesa Sanpaolo
- Clabo
- Energetica
- Mediocredito Central
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Baldassarre Battista
Simmons & SimmonsNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Simone Lucatello
Simmons & SimmonsPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paola Leocani, Simone Lucatello