Delivering ‘dedicated solutions alongside extremely high-level advice', A&O Shearman has an enviable market reputation for Italian DCM and securitisation work. The team is jointly headed by recently-appointed partner Pietro Bellone; Craig Byrne, an expert in hybrid capital instruments, liability management transactions, bond issues and debt programmes; renowned securitisation specialist Stefano Sennhauser; and Cristiano Tommasi, who brings over 20 years of experience in the capital markets arena. The group also features senior counsel Lisa Curran, along with counsels Emiliano La Sala and Alessandra Pala. Senior associates Sarah Capella and Luca Di Lorenzi are other names to note.
Testimonials
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- 'Allen & Overy is just the best in terms of resources, availability, precision, commitment and knowledge.'
‘Deep knowledge of the market and financial structures, and the ability to manage difficult processes.'
Key clients
- Agos Ducato
- Algebris Investments
Work highlights
- Advised the lead managers, Intesa Sanpaolo and UniCredit, which coordinated and directed the placement and guarantee syndicate of banks for Eni’s first sustainability-linked bond.
- Advised on a public securitisation of green auto loans in Europe, which was completed by Toyota’s Italian subsidiary, Toyota Financial Services Italia.