Acting for both borrowers and lenders, CBA Studio Legale e Tributario maintains an active shipping finance practice. The team is also active in shipping and cruising-related M&A deals. The firm has additionally developed a niche in the ro-ro sector, where it acts for Caronte & Tourist and Grandi Navi Veloci. Enjoying strong relationships with shipping companies, cruise companies and major financial institutions, Milan-based Francesco Dialti heads the banking and finance team.
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Key clients
- Caronte & Tourist S.p.A.
- Grandi Navi Veloci S.p.A.
- Global Ports Holding
- JP Morgan
- CaixaBank, S.A.
- CLIA Europe
- MSC Cruises
- National Bank of Greece S.A.
- Iccrea Banca S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Advising the initial purchasers in connection with the issuance by Carnival Corporation of first-priority senior secured notes.
- Advising CaixaBank on a €50m facility agreement with Fincantieri.
- Advising on the contributions made available by the Italian State in the context of Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan for the construction of new vessels and refitting of existing ones.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Francesco Dialti