Gianni & Origoni is well equipped to assist clients with in-court and out-of-court transactions and proceedings, including complex restructurings. The firm draws expertise from its multidisciplinary practice to cover any issue that may arise in the course of a deal, whether related to M&A, finance, litigation, labour or real estate. The restructuring department is led by Gabriella Covino, whose practice covers private M&A and joint ventures, and Luca Jeantet, who regularly advises financial institutions on restructuring and turnaround matters. Antonio Auricchio is a noted member of the department and specialises in litigation and arbitration alongside bankruptcy law.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'This practice excels in complex litigation, often achieving favourable outcomes that are unparalleled in the industry.'
  • ‘Super flexible and client oriented.’
  • ‘Able to apply the law to a commercial situation.’
  • ‘The insolvency and restructuring team work well together and language is not an issue.'
  • ‘The practice, co-headed by Antonio Auricchio, is truly unique in its multifaceted strengths and innovative approach. What sets this team apart is its unwavering commitment to excellence and its deep understanding of the intricacies of the law.'
  • ‘The lawyers in this practice, including Antonio Auricchio, are exceptional in many ways. They stand out due to their extensive legal knowledge, unmatched dedication to their clients, and a deep sense of ethics.'
  •  'Antonio Auricchio is renowned for his strategic thinking and ability to navigate even the most complex legal challenges. His commitment to excellence and client satisfaction is unparalleled.'

Key clients

  • Alberta Pacific Furniture
  • Alpitel S.p.A.
  • Bricofer Group S.p.A.
  • CA.DIS S.r.l.
  • CIPA S.p.A.
  • Concord Resources Limited
  • Dada Holding LLC
  • Fininven S.r.l.
  • Greybull Capital LLP
  • Immobiliare 211 S.r.l.
  • Kairos s.r.l.
  • Blutec
  • Cerberus
  • CIN S.p.A.
  • Conbipel S.p.A.
  • Fidia S.p.A.
  • Gruppo PSC S.p.A.
  • Ingegneria Italia S.p.A.
  • Moby S.p.A.
  • Pittarosso S.p.A.
  • Star 7
  • Stellantis N.V.
  • Sugherificio Ganau
  • Toremar
  • Worldwide Hotel Link S.r.l.

Work highlights

  • Assisted Moby Group in the legal, restructuring and contractual aspects relating to the composition with creditors proceedings approved by the Court of Milan.
  • Assisted Immobiliare 211 in a debt restructuring transaction under the new negotiated settlement procedure introduced by Decree Law No. 118/2021.
  • Assisted Cerberus in all negotiations and legal actions against SACO (now declared bankrupt) and Fondo Orizzonte for the recovery of the receivables, and in assessing the potential for submitting a bankruptcy buy-out proposal.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gabriella Covino, Luca Jeantet

Other key lawyers

Antonio Auricchio