Working out of Milan, K&L Gates’ team supports clients before, and through, insolvency processes. The firm advises clients on pre-bankruptcy agreements, debt restructurings and composition with creditors. It is well-versed in both the in- and out-of-court aspects of insolvency matters. Paolo Rusconi focuses on debt restructuring transactions, whilst Fabrizio Dotti adds insight into the sale of bank debt. Chiara Anceschi is an experienced advisor to banks, debt funds, alternative lenders and borrowers in distressed asset management transactions.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent assistance in negotiations; supports and identifies innovative solutions.’
‘Fair, supportive and highly professional.’
'K&L Gates' restructuring and insolvency practice is distinguished by its global reach, integrated approach, and diverse client base.'
Key clients
- Aquileia Capital Services S.p.A.
- Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A.
- UniCredit S.p.A.
- KERMA SPV S.r.l.
- Kerdos SPV S.r.l.
- Prelios Credit Servicing S.p.A.
- Banco BPM S.p.A.
- Asset Managament Company
- Finalto S.p.A.
- Kryalos SGR S.p.A.
- Quantum Capital Partners GmbH
- Finanziaria Internazionale Investments SGR S.p.A.
- Illimity SGR S.p.A.
- Banca Finanziaria Internazionale S.p.A.
- Invel
- Ampre S.r.l.
- Illimity Bank S.p.A.
- Crédit Agricole Italia S.p.A.
- Milkman S.p.A.
- Caniel Industries A.T.G. Ltd
- Augusta Ratio S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Assisted Quantum Capital Partners Gmbh before the Court of Venice throughout the entire proceedings for the composition with its creditors to restructure around € 40 million of indebtedness and save around 300 jobs.
- Assisted in the negotiation of the restructuring agreement of Femi S.p.A., an Italian historical brand in the world of wood and metalworking tools and machinery manufacturing, and its parent company Cometa S.r.l.
- Assisting AMCO and other Italian primary banks in the context of the restructuring of Bergamaschi’s group financial indebtedness.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paolo Rusconi, Fabrizio Dotti, Chiara Anceschi