Simmons & Simmons specialises in out-of-court restructuring for all parties to such transactions, from debtors to investors to creditors. The team is able to draw on the expertise of the wider firm, with tax, labour, corporate and securitisation lawyers to call upon. The team is led by Federico Perego, who joined in June 2023 from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, an advisor on pre-bankruptcy compositions and debt restructuring agreements.
Testimonials
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‘Great quality of partners and associates.’
‘Federico Perego has the attitude to find the balance in a difficult situation together with a deep knowledge of bankruptcy matters even if it's continuously changing due to EU directives.’
‘The team is composed of highly competent professionals on restructuring and insolvency work, with proven experience in different complex and articulated transactions. Technical skills are combined with human qualities that make the team one-of-a-kind.’
‘Federico Perego's technical skills and human qualities make the team a professionally impeccable team.’
‘Strong commitment and availability.’
‘Federico Perego is super, super, super committed to getting things done.’
Key clients
- Banco BPM Spa
- Deutsche Bank SpA
- BPER Banca Spa
- Crédit Agricole Italia S.p.A.
- Intesa Sanpaolo Spa
- WRM Capinvest Ltd
- ArecNeprix Srl
- Plangreen 2E Srl
- Atex Srl
- Metano Impianti Srl
- Fantuzzi Immobiliare Srl
Work highlights
- Advised Fantuzzi Immobiliare S.r.l. on the restructuring of €160ml of its indebtedness in the context of a debt restructuring agreement confirmed by the court of Reggio Emilia.
- Advising WRM Capinvest Ltd in a complex distressed investment to take over nine distressed real estate assets.
- Advised Banco BPM S.p.A. in the restructuring of its claims against the Grancasa group of companies
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Federico Perego