BonelliErede assists the full range of interested parties in contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters, including distressed creditors, insolvent companies, liquidators, administrators and trustees. The firm’s expertise in EU law makes it adept at handling issues arising out of insolvency in the region. Key areas of insolvency practice at the firm include liquidation, administration, derivative actions, emerging insolvency and corporate restructuring. The practice is led by Marco Arato, who specialises in the transfer of equity stakes and companies, debt restructuring and insolvency-related M&A. Giuseppe Lombardi is recognised for his dispute resolution work focusing on insolvency. In December 2022, Gianpaolo Ciervo was promoted to partner.
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Testimonials
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‘Marco Arato is an outstanding restructuring and insolvency lawyer. He has tremendous expertise in those fields and manages with subtility all the hurdles you can encounter in special situations.’
‘One of the best teams in Italy. Unique knowledge of the restructuring and insolvency legal world.’
‘Very capable in soft and hard skills to solve any relevant issues and finding solutions.’
‘The BonelliErede restructuring and insolvency team is outstanding; the best the Italian market can offer.’
‘Marco Passalacqua is an exceptional lawyer. His knowledge of Italian insolvency law is second to none. He has a great experience in complex restructuring procedures and an excellent problem-solving attitude.'
‘Pietro Fogari is outstanding.’
‘Gianpaolo Ciervo stands out for his incredible knowledge of restructuring law and corporate law. He has a high level of commitment. In every negotiation, he is always right.'
‘BonelliErede is at the forefront in the field of restructuring under Italian law and insolvency matters with international elements; the R&I practice is unique as it combines strong doctrinal competence with the ability to apply it to the insolvency arena.'
Key clients
- Acciaierie Venete
- Base Group
- DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR
- Haruki
- Lufthansa
- Piaggio Aero Industries
- Rivieracqua
- Strada dei Parchi
- Tessitura Monti
Work highlights
- Provided assistance to Lufthansa in the acquisition of a stake in the Italian airline company ITA Airways.
- Assisted in the extraordinary receivership proceedings of Tessitura Monti including, inter alia, assistance in the sale of (i) the business complexes of the company and (ii) the shareholdings held by the companies in its foreign subsidiaries.
- Assisted Strada dei Parchi in relation to its composition with creditors procedure.
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Marco Arato