Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria's team regularly advises on high-stakes capital markets matters, particularly securitisations. The department is headed by finance practice leader Corrado Angelli, who brings extensive experience in debt products, including NPL-related securitisations; and Alessio Gerhart Ruvolo, whose workload extends to structured finance. Other key figures include senior associates Davide Bonsi (who handles a broad range of securitisations involving different asset classes) and real estate finance specialist Antonio Enrico Izzi.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team of Studio Santa Maria is characterised by the experience of its professionals, the knowledge shown about various legal issues, and the availability and attention to the client.’

  • 'The work done is always good and in compliance with the timing of the operation.’

  • ‘A very comprehensive approach, from loan agreements to NPLs and special situations involving capital market aspects.'

  • 'A thorough approach displaying industry knowledge of the different products and counterparties.’
  • ‘Corrado Angelelli makes himself available to clear up any legal questions received about the transaction.'
  • ‘Corrado Angelelli has extensive knowledge - an outstanding advisor both in traditional financing and more innovative structures/transactions for restructuring and special situations.'

  • 'Antonio Enrico Izzi is a highly esteemed professional in the industry, providing a unique mix of knowledge and availability.’

Key clients

  • Rhize Capital
  • DDM
  • EQT Exeter
  • Castello SGR
  • Investcorp
  • Garbe Industrial Real Estate Italy
  • Threestones Capital
  • SFO Capital Limited
  • Kervis SGR
  • AMCO
  • J-Invest S.p.A
  • Crif S.p.A.
  • Creditis Servizi Finanziari S.p.A.
  • Manifattura Tabacchi
  • Solution Bank

Work highlights

  • Advised DDM Invest III AG, as investor, in relation to a securitisation programme.
  • Advised Rhize Capital, as arranger, and a special purpose securitisation vehicle, as lender, on a financing to be granted to two Italian closed end real estate funds.
  • Advised J Invest S.p.A. in relation to two securitisation platforms.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Corrado Angelelli, Alessio Gerhart Ruvolo

Other key lawyers

Davide Bonsi, Antonio Enrico Izzi