Clifford Chance advises major multinational banks and companies on matters across the spectrum of restructuring and insolvency law. The firm assists in distressed refinancing, insolvency-related risk management litigation, distressed M&A and labour issues surrounding insolvency, such as reorganisations. In particular, the firm is strong in restructuring and insolvency litigation. The practice is headed by Giuseppe De Palma, an expert in the banking sector. Filippo Isacco was promoted to partner in May 2023; his strengths include advising on corporate restructurings.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have fine knowledge in Italian insolvency law. They provide excellent support both on litigation and advisory matters.’

  • ‘Carlo Giampaolino is a super expert on the restructuring and insolvency framework, very proactive in his support to clients and very skilled.’

  • ‘Very knowledgeable, fully available, reliable and trustworthy.’

Key clients

  • Istituto Neurotraumatologico Italiano
  • Airbus
  • Citibank
  • Fintecna S.p.A.
  • Strata
  • Terna
  • Xebec Group

Work highlights

  • Adivising Airbus and Strata (Mubadala Group), two of the three main clients and contractual counterparties of DEMA, in relation to the composition with creditors of DEMA.
  • Advised Milanosesto on the management of the correspondence with lenders and on the various meetings of the board and with the lenders.
  • Advised Xebec Canada on the filing for bankruptcy of certain European subsidiaries.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Giuseppe De Palma

Other key lawyers

Filippo Isacco, Carlo Giampaolino