Linklaters Studio Legale Associato is accustomed to advising on innovative and cross-border restructurings and complex domestic agreements. The firm advises its major clients, including investment banks and financial institutions, on litigation, restructuring and liquidation procedures. Francesco Faldi is the firm’s head of practice for restructuring and insolvency and complements his knowledge in this field with his expertise in leveraged financing and structured finance. Ettore Consalvi is a noted member of the firm with experience in leveraged financing, special situations and NPL disposal transactions. Managing partner Andrea Arosio is also experienced in debt restructurings and general lending transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent team; very innovative and able to find creative solutions with reference to the market.’

  • ‘Francesco Faldi is one of the top lawyers for restructuring.’
  • 'The team guarantees highly professional legal assistance and an ability to cover various issues, including international law, in carrying out its consultancy activity.'        

  • 'Francesco Faldi is a person with undisputed recognition for professional preparedness combined with strong relational and diplomatic skills in conducting negotiations, directing clients and counterparties in the consensual definition of contractual closings.'

Key clients

  • Ferroli S.p.A.
  • Biwa Fund Limited
  • CQS (UK) LLP
  • Bank of America Merrill Lynch
  • Sculptor Capital Management
  • Bank of America Europe Designated Activity Company
  • BNP Paribas
  • Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
  • Société Générale
  • Blackstone Ireland Limited
  • Investcorp Credit Management EU Limited
  • Magnetar Financial (UK) LLP
  • Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Francesco Faldi

Other key lawyers

Andrea Arosio, Ettore Consalvi