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Chiomenti

Real Estate: Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Italy


Chiomenti

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Real Estate: Finance - Italy


What the Team is Known For

Chiomenti is an Italian powerhouse with an excellent reputation across the full scope of financing mandates. This esteemed 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 of assisting with regulatory matters, stretching from capital requirement rules to loan structurings. With 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Chiomenti assisted Saipem with a EUR600 million revolving credit facility arranged by a syndicate of leading financial institutions.

Strengths

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  • Commercial sensitivity is one of Chiomenti's strengths, the law firm has a strong ability to advise the customer according to their needs and standards.

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  • Chiomenti is recognised for its level of excellence in the sector, thanks to its specialised expertise and ability to address complex issues with a strategic and multidisciplinary approach.

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  • Chiomenti demonstrates a high level of commercial sensitivity. Its in-depth regulatory expertise is combined with strategic understanding of clients' business needs.

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  • Chiomenti shows great ability in managing complex and sophisticated issues.

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  • The law firm is truly super-competent and available in every situation, even the most complex.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleLuca Bonetti
    Senior StatespeopleLuca Bonetti

    Luca Bonetti

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

  • Star IndividualsAlessandro Portolano
    Star IndividualsAlessandro Portolano

    Alessandro Portolano

    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 is outstanding, he does a great job working with others. He is very client-focused and provides great advice.

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    • Alessandro is one of the leading experts in the sector in Italy and is also highly appreciated abroad.

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    • His ability to guide financial institutions through regulatory complexities, adapting to market evolutions and new directives, makes him a reference point in the sector.

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    • Alessandro is a benchmark in the financial services regulatory industry thanks to a rare combination of technical expertise, strategic vision and the ability to communicate with supervisors.

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    • Alessandro Portolano stands out for his deep expertise in financial regulation, combining in-depth regulatory knowledge with a strategic vision of technological innovation.

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  • Band 1Vincenzo Troiano
    Band 1Vincenzo Troiano

    Vincenzo Troiano

    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 is an excellent professional; he is prepared and punctual in his answers.

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    • Vincenzo Troiano is recognised as a solid point of reference and undisputed authority in the regulatory sector.

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    • Vincenzo has deep technical expertise and long experience in the field of banking and financial regulation. He combines legal rigour with strong sensitivity to the client's business needs.

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    • Vincenzo Troiano is very expert. He is able to understand needs and translate them into solutions.

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    • The assistance provided by Vincenzo is always characterised by close attention and deep understanding of the client's contextual issues.

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  • Band 2Davide D'Affronto
    Band 2Davide D'Affronto

    Davide D'Affronto

    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 one of the best professionals in the Italian banking and finance market.

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    • Davide's in-depth knowledge of the market and people allows him to find suitable solutions for every need.

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    • Davide is a well-regarded professional and an extremely competent and helpful person.

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    • Davide D'Affronto is extremely competent, responsive to every need and his approach allows him to focus on the substance of things.

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    • Davide has great commercial and complex problem-management skills.

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  • Band 3Nicholas Lasagna
    Band 3Nicholas Lasagna

    Nicholas Lasagna

    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 a very good lawyer who gives the client professional and complete attention.

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    • Nicholas Lasagna is always super-helpful and kind.

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    • He offers strong relational and commercial skills.

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  • Band 4Giorgio Cappelli
    Band 4Giorgio Cappelli

    Giorgio Cappelli

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

    • Giorgio Cappelli is a lawyer of reference in the banking and finance sector for his experience and expertise.

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  • Band 5Giulia Battaglia
    Band 5Giulia Battaglia

    Giulia Battaglia

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

    • Giulia Battaglia is noted for her acumen and common sense and is a lawyer who guides and supports the client with a sure hand.

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  • Up and ComingIlaria Griffo
    Up and ComingIlaria Griffo

    Ilaria Griffo

    Ilaria Griffo is a well-regarded lawyer 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 a highly regarded professional in her field.

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    • Ilaria is one of the most promising young professionals on the Italian scene. She has great relational and commercial skills.

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    • Ilaria is a complete professional who always tries to find common-sense and balanced solutions while respecting the interests of all parties involved.

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