In addition to benefiting from its integration with the firm’s regulatory practice, Clifford Chance‘s funds team routinely leverages the expertise of its corporate, banking, finance and tax colleagues. The group is highly experienced in UCITS products, as well as AIFMD investment vehicles for private equity, real estate, and private debt and credit. Lucio Bonavitacola specialises in banking and financial regulations, along with fund-related matters and Alberto Claretta Assandri is an expert in fund formation and regulatory issues. Giorgio Di Stasio and Iolanda D’Anselmo are other key figures to note.
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Testimonials
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- 'Strong multi-jurisdictional team of investment fund lawyers.'
Key clients
- LaSalle AIFM Europe
- F2i SGR S.p.A.
- Zencap Asset Management
- Kartesia Management
- CBRE Investment Management
- Generali Real Estate
- Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
- FIEE SGR
- EQUITA Capital SGR
Work highlights
- Advised LaSalle AIFM Europe on the structuring and establishment of an Italian lending platform (dedicated to insurance companies and pension funds).
- Advised on the structuring of a pan-European debit/credit fund.
- Assisting with the Italian authorisation procedure to obtain the required permit to engage in lending business (through three different French funds).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lucio Bonavitacola