Molinari regularly advises debtors and creditors, with knowledge of both sides of distressed situations and their solutions, including major restructurings. The firm is well-versed in the new Italian insolvency code, advising on significant composition with creditors litigation. The team is led by Ugo Molinari, a corporate restructuring specialist, and Alessandro Fontana, who advises on structured finance transactions. Giacomo Colombo is knowledgeable of extraordinary reorganisation transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A team of consultants that covers numerous legal fields with undoubted professional preparation and the ability to provide timely and punctual feedback.’

  • ‘Our activity in the restructuring sector benefits from the consultancy of Ugo Molinari.’

  • ‘Team with transversal skills, able to provide effective consultancy in supporting banks on restructuring tables. Particularly appreciated is the attention given to the individual needs of the banks but with the ability to synthesise in order to keep interbank tables united.’

  • ‘We have worked profitably with the lawyer Alessandro Fontana and his team, always available but above all competent, precise and pragmatic in providing legal guidance to the questions that were put to them.’

  • ‘They possess a deep knowledge and expertise in their area of work.'

  • ‘Thanks to their experience and commitment to projects, they know when to call you and ask you how you want to proceed on a specific matter, always providing you with valuable advice.’

  • ‘Great knowledge of the legislation and strong commitment to getting the process completed.’

  • ‘Available and help to better understand possible criticalities and solutions.'

Key clients

  • UniCredit
  • Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
  • Banco BPM
  • Intesa Sanpaolo
  • Aareal Bank
  • BNL
  • Illimity Bank
  • DeA Capital Alternative Funds
  • Pricoa Private Capital
  • Cimolai
  • Castello SGR
  • Clessidra Restructuring Fund
  • Impresa Pizzarotti
  • Oxy Capital
  • Coima SGR
  • Banca Sistema
  • SACE
  • Istituto per il Credito Sportivo
  • Macquarie Group
  • Gruppo Marseglia

Work highlights

  • Advised Cimolai S.p.A. and its holding company in relation to the transaction entailing the restructuring of its financial indebtedness and a capital strengthening.
  • Advised Flint Group Italia on a comprehensive and global transaction to renegotiate and reorganize the Flint Group's financial exposure and capital structure.
  • Advised Carlo Colombo S.p.A. on the exit from the restructuring process involving financial creditors and the main copper supplier, Glencore International.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Ugo Molinari
Molinari
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Giacomo Colombo
Molinari

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ugo Molinari, Alessandro Fontana

Other key lawyers

Giacomo Colombo