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A&O Shearman

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Italy

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A&O Shearman

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Banking & Finance - Italy

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is a strong international firm that is well equipped to advise on a wide range of financings, in particular leveraged and acquisition finance. The law firm is also adept at handling real estate and structured finance mandates. Its lawyers assist with finance matters in diverse sectors, ranging from pharmaceuticals to telecoms and media. The team provides Italian and English law capabilities in addition to its close ties with other offices in the firm's wide network. The team also works closely with other departments to offer cross-practice advice.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman assisted CVC with financing for the extension of its partnership with Multiversity, for an approximate value of EUR2 billion.

Strengths

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  • A&O Shearman is always available with alternative solutions and is proactive in the management of negotiations.

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  • Geographical coverage, tax assistance, critical capacity and experience make A&O Shearman an ideal partner in the most complex transactions.

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  • They don't just respond promptly to requests; they try to anticipate the needs of their customers.

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  • The team combines solid technical expertise with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach. Its quick response and attention to detail guarantee a precise service, making it a reliable partner.

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  • The law firm's strong expertise is reflected in its ability to read the context of the negotiations and give the most favourable advice to the client.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Pietro Scarfone
    Pietro Scarfone

    Pietro Scarfone

    Pietro Scarfone's work portfolio encompasses investment finance, revolving credit facilities, real estate portfolio acquisitions and debt refinancing. He is especially active in the infrastructure and telecoms sectors.

    • Pietro Scarfone is deal-oriented and understands the nature and complexity of transactions.

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    • Pietro Scarfone is very hands-on and very transactional, and he has deep knowledge of export finance transactions.

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    • Pietro is insightful, has excellent technical knowledge, pays attention to detail and has a thorough approach.

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    • Pietro Scarfone is diligent, super-motivated and capable of delivering complex transactions in tight deadlines.

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  • Stefano Sennhauser
    Stefano Sennhauser

    Stefano Sennhauser

    Stefano Sennhauser has excellent standing in the market as an accomplished lawyer in leveraged, acquisition and term financings. He is particularly active in the real estate sector and experienced in sustainability-linked financing.

    • Stefano Sennhauser is very experienced, pragmatic and provides good strategic advice.

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    • He is extremely proactive in advising his clients and guiding them through very complex documentation, going straight to the most critical and important points.

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    • Stefano is an extremely experienced professional with effective negotiation skills.

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    • Stefano is an undisputed leader in his field. He is extremely competent and knows how to apply his great knowledge of the law effectively to solve clients' problems.

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