The ‘excellently structured’ team at Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria is well-versed in restructuring and insolvency issues across Europe. The team combines specialists across a range of disciplines with experts in special situations, distressed M&A and credit management matters. The team is led by Bruno Cova, who focuses on complex transactions and compliance issues. Francesco Horvat is noted within the team, focusing on debt restructurings, turnaround processes, distressed acquisitions and litigation.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They get straight to the matter and are able to get solutions to problems in a quick way and with high-quality end results.’

  • ‘They are able to listen and to tailor solutions to specific needs. I particularly appreciated the assistance of Dante Campiverdi in finding creative solutions on matters related to real estate, securitisation and banking contracts.’

  • ‘Excellently structured team with highly trained, proactive and always available professionals.’

  • ‘All the professionals are competent in their area of expertise, are proactive, helpful and always find the best solution.’

  • ‘Dante Campiverdi stands out for his brilliant knowledge in NPLs compared to many other lawyers. He is an efficient, capable, helpful, collaborative lawyer.’

  • ‘The firm's approach is innovative and geared toward client satisfaction. Dante Campiverdi's team, in particular, is characterized by an excellent propensity for teamwork where different skills are enhanced.’

  • ‘The team works with a great spirit of cooperation and is always goal-oriented.'

Key clients

  • Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management LLC
  • Stellex Capital Holdings Luxembourg S.à r.l.
  • MAN GLG Limited
  • Kervis SGR S.p.A.
  • Unés Maxi S.p.A.
  • Wingspire Capital LLC

Work highlights

  • Advised international funds Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management LLC, Man GLG Limited and Stellex Capital Holdings Luxembourg S.à r.l., shareholders of Officine Maccaferri S.p.A., in the post-completion matters relating to the complex in-court restructuring transaction of Officine Maccaferri S.p.A.
  • Assisted Trico Italy S.r.l. in the return of certain assets owned by Trico Italy but held by RDS Moulding Technology S.p.A. undergoing a bankruptcy proceeding.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Bruno Cova

Other key lawyers

Francesco Horvat, Corrado Angelelli