Jones Day's capital markets team in Italy stands out for its substantial pan-European securitisation practice. Clients additionally benefit from the firm’s enviable global network. Group head Vinicio Trombetti is an expert in securitisation work and covered bonds; and Francesco Squerzoni acts for originators, arrangers and investors on structured finance transactions. Giuseppina Pagano, who was promoted to partner in January 2024, advises on securitisation deals, while associate Fabio Maria Guidi is another key DCM lawyer.

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Key clients

  • Banca Sistema
  • Banco BPM
  • Banca Akros
  • Banco Santander
  • Santander Consumer Bank
  • Banca PSA Italia S.p.A.
  • BNP Paribas
  • CA Auto Bank
  • IBL Banca
  • IBM Italia S.p.A.
  • illimity Bank
  • Intesa SanPaolo S.p.A.
  • Société Générale
  • UniCredit Bank AG
  • Volkswagen Bank AG

Work highlights

  • Advised the joint arrangers and joint lead managers on a securitisation transaction, which related to a portfolio of receivables.
  • Advised on a public SRT securitisation of receivables, arising from loans granted by Findomestic Banca for the purchase of vehicles.
  • Advised certain international banks, as arrangers and senior lenders/investors, on a ring-fenced securitisation structure.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Vinicio Trombetti

Other key lawyers

Francesco Squerzoni, Giuseppina Pagano, Fabio Maria Guidi