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For more information about Chiomenti Banking & Finance practice, please visit our website:

https://www.chiomenti.net/en/practice-and-industries/finance

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Banking & Finance - Italy

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Chiomenti is an Italian powerhouse with an excellent reputation across the full scope of financing mandates. This esteemed law firm boasts a strong offering in debt restructuring and leveraged finance, as well as in structured deals and securitisation. The well-known team has a strong track record in assisting with regulatory matters, stretching from capital requirement rules to loan structurings. With a considerable cross-border reach, the firm further possesses significant expertise in energy, infrastructure and real estate finance matters. Chiomenti assists an impressive roster of domestic and multinational clients, including lending institutions and corporate borrowers as well as private equity firms and asset managers.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Chiomenti

Chiomenti advised Saipem on a comprehensive restructuring of its financial structure, involving an equity capital increase as well as a EUR390 million senior term loan and a revolving credit facility of approximately EUR470 million from a pool of Italian and international banks.

Strengths

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"Chiomenti's senior legal advisers provide helpful support and come up with key solutions to overcome any issues that can arise during the negotiation of complex transactions."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"The law firm's bench is very strong and it can deploy the most extended and comprehensive team in Italy."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"Chiomenti's team was able to resolve complex and sophisticated matters where there was no clear indication from the regulators."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"They have strong expertise in a multitude of matters and are capable of focusing on what is important for us."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"The team are innovative and offer good commercial negotiation skills."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"Chiomenti's senior legal advisers provide helpful support and come up with key solutions to overcome any issues that can arise during the negotiation of complex transactions."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"The law firm's bench is very strong and it can deploy the most extended and comprehensive team in Italy."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"Chiomenti's team was able to resolve complex and sophisticated matters where there was no clear indication from the regulators."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"They have strong expertise in a multitude of matters and are capable of focusing on what is important for us."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"The team are innovative and offer good commercial negotiation skills."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Francesco Ago

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Senior Statespeople

Francesco Ago is a highly regarded senior lawyer at Chiomenti with longstanding experience in a wide array of financing matters.

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Luca Bonetti

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Senior Statespeople

Luca Bonetti is highly proficient at handling real estate financings. His clients primarily consist of investment funds.

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Alessandro Portolano

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Band 1

Alessandro Portolano is a leading lawyer in the financial services sector, covering regulatory provisions, reorganisations and structuring evaluations. He regularly assists major banks, asset managers and investment firms.

"Alessandro Portolano is very flexible, a great help in negotiations, very business-oriented and brings good commercial solutions from the get-go."

"We view Alessandro Portolano as Italy's leading financial services lawyer."

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Vincenzo Troiano

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Band 1

Vincenzo Troiano is a distinguished lawyer who retains an impressive practice advising banks and other financial institutions on bank M&A, authorisation applications, restructurings and fund incorporations. He additionally advises insurance companies on transactional and regulatory matters.

"Vincenzo Troiano is very good at analysing complex matters and identifying smart and efficient solutions."

"Vincenzo Troiano is always available and has amazing knowledge and experience."

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Davide D'Affronto

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Band 3

Davide D'Affronto is a skilled lawyer who demonstrates notable experience in acquisition finance, credit facilities and refinancings. His clients often include bank syndicates and private equity firms. Davide joined Chiomenti from Simmons & Simmons in February 2025.

"Davide D'Affronto is very skilled, always available to support clients and ready to find solutions in complex situations."

"He is very knowledgeable, well prepared, up to date with changes in the industry and quick to respond. He also has a background working in-house at a bank, which really helps."

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Nicholas Lasagna

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Band 3

Dual-qualified in the UK and Italy, Nicholas Lasagna is adroit at handling acquisition finance and credit facilities. His clients include major corporations, banks and syndicates. Nicholas joined Chiomenti from Simmons & Simmons in February 2025.

"Nicholas Lasagna is thorough, has a good commercial approach and is always focused on finding a solution that works for both parties."

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Giorgio Cappelli

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Band 4

Giorgio Cappelli is a well-regarded lawyer at Chiomenti who advises on acquisition financings, refinancings and restructurings. He acts for both borrowers and lenders.

"I highly recommend Giorgio Cappelli, who came up with very innovative, exotic solutions in a very complex financing transaction."

"Giorgio Cappelli is great at execution, very precise and responsive. He is always available and good at providing the advice you need."

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Giulia Battaglia

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Band 4

Giulia Battaglia is adept at handling financings in the project development and shipping industries. She also maintains a good reputation for structured deals and debt refinancings.

"Giulia Battaglia is very good - senior and experienced."

Ilaria Griffo

Associates to watch

Ilaria Griffo is a well-regarded associate at Simmons & Simmons who routinely assists with acquisition finance and granting of credit facilities. She is also proficient in handling refinancing matters. Ilaria joined Chiomenti from Simmons & Simmons in February 2025.

"Ilaria Griffo is extremely knowledgeable, highly responsive and skilled in negotiations."

"Ilaria is very well prepared and a very hard worker. When a client has doubts or questions they can always reach out to her. She always studies developments in the market and is ready to respond."

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Banking & Finance

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Francesco Ago

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Senior Statespeople

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Davide D'Affronto

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Band 3

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Nicholas Lasagna

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Band 3

4

Giorgio Cappelli

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Band 4

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Giulia Battaglia

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Band 4

Ilaria Griffo

Associates to watch

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation

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Alessandro Portolano

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Band 1

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Vincenzo Troiano

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Band 1

Real Estate: Finance

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Luca Bonetti

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Senior Statespeople

Members

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Alessandro Portolano

Davide D'Affronto

Giorgio Cappelli

Giulia Battaglia

Nicholas Lasagna

Vincenzo Troiano

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Banking & Finance

Global 2025

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