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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‘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.'
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Partner, Marco Arato specialises in restructuring and insolvency with particular focus on transfer of equity stakes and companies, extraordinary financial operations, debt restructuring, capital increases, mergers and demergers and company takeovers, providing assistance to directors, banks and debtor companies. He is Team Leader of the Restructuring & Insolvency Focus Team. He is also member of the Banks and Shipping, Transport & Logistics Focus Teams.
Partner, Giuseppe Lombardi specialises in litigation and arbitration with particular focus on corporate, banking and insolvency as well as non-contentious matters such as M&A, corporate finance, debt restructuring and corporate reorganisation, especially for cases involving generational changeovers. He is member of the Banks, Corporate Governance, Restructuring & Insolvency and Private Clients Focus Teams. He is also member of the Competition Litigation Task Force.
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Marco Arato