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Clifford Chance LLP

Capital Markets: Securitisation

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Capital Markets: Securitisation - Italy

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has a highly reputed full-service capital markets offering encompassing debt, equity and structured finance. The firm is skilled at handling the full gamut of DCM mandates, including social bonds, green bonds, sustainability-linked bonds and hybrid Yankee and government bonds. The team is also experienced in all kinds of equity-related mandates, such as capital increases, IPOs and share deals. Clifford Chance has a strong offering in securitisation, particularly in connection with synthetic securitisations and non-performing receivables. The highly respected firm is able to advise clients on UK, US and Italian law. Its impressive cross-border capabilities enable the team to represent global financial institutions, and its strong internal ties provide notable assistance in tax.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Prysmian on the issue to institutional investors of EUR1 billion of non-convertible, subordinated, hybrid, perpetual fixed-rate bonds.

Strengths

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  • They are very knowledgeable and up to speed with industry and product developments. They have strong technical and negotiating skills and are always very accessible when looking for expert advice.

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  • The lawyers at Clifford Chance are pragmatic and solution oriented and their priority is to get the deal done.

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  • I have no doubts that Clifford Chance will identify issues, including complex issues, and find solutions for us.

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  • The Clifford Chance team is extremely strong and well positioned. It has great technical knowledge, knows market standards and has a great commercial approach.

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  • Clifford Chance's longstanding debt capital markets expertise pays off in resolving complex situations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Enrico Giordano
    Enrico Giordano

    Enrico Giordano

    Enrico Giordano is widely recognised as a prominent figure in the ECM market. He often advises Italian-headquartered corporates and financial institutions on strategic issuances of bonds and IPOs.

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  • Filippo Emanuele
    Filippo Emanuele

    Filippo Emanuele

    Filippo Emanuele is an accomplished lawyer who assists companies with capital increases, with clients profiting from his dual qualification in Italy and the UK. He is also a towering figure in DCM, advising clients on the issuances of government bonds, social bonds, Yankee bonds, sustainability-linked bonds and green bonds, as well as hybrid and MTN programmes.

    • Filippo Emanuele has vast experience and is strong in handling international mandates.

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    • Filippo Emanuele stands out for his great experience, which is a huge advantage in finding solutions to complex issues, where matters are not standard and experienced judgement is required.

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    • Filippo is always prepared and delivers the right solution.

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    • Filippo Emanuele is a top expert in debt capital markets matters.

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    • Filippo is a pillar of the Italian legal market. He is well liked by clients and counterparties and has a full understanding of the legal landscape.

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  • Gioacchino Foti
    Gioacchino Foti

    Gioacchino Foti

    Gioacchino Foti is an eminent lawyer who advises a range of clients, including Italian and international banks and financial institutions, on green, social and Yankee bonds. He also assists clients with MTN programmes.

    • Gioacchino Foti is noted for his ability to manage complex operations and his strong commercial awareness and vision.

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    • Gioacchino Foti provides top regulatory expertise with a highly commercial approach.

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    • Gioacchino Foti is a very senior lawyer whose extensive experience is an advantage in dealing with complex large issues.

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    • Gioacchino is an expert in his field and a reliable source of valuable feedback when questions are posed.

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  • Gianluca Fanti
    Gianluca Fanti

    Gianluca Fanti

    Gianluca Fanti is a widely recognised lawyer for his strong expertise in handling securitised real estate financing and restructurings of securitisation transactions. His client roster includes leading Italian and multinational banks. Gianluca left White & Case and joined Clifford Chance in January 2025.

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  • Tanja Svetina
    Tanja Svetina

    Tanja Svetina

    Tanja Svetina is an adept lawyer who assists Italian financial institutions and global investment banks with synthetic securitisation structures and the securitisation of non-performing loans and receivables.

    • Tanja is good from a technical standpoint.

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    • Tanja has a strong reputation and is very well known.

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    • Tanja Svetina is very engaged, technically excellent, commercial and highly experienced.

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    • Tanja Svetina combines solid technical knowledge and structuring creativity and innovation with commercial acumen.

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  • Laura Scaglioni
    Laura Scaglioni

    Laura Scaglioni

    New York-qualified Laura Scaglioni assists local and international banks with the issue of government and corporate bonds. She also deals with IPOs, accelerated bookbuilding transactions and capital increase mandates.

    • Laura Scaglioni is very available, always responsive and pragmatic and she can always be relied upon.

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    • She has visibility on market trends and acts commercially to the benefit of her clients.

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    • Laura is an efficient deal manager and a thoughtful contributor to all matters she handles.

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  • Stefano Parrocchetti Piantanida
    Stefano Parrocchetti Piantanida

    Stefano Parrocchetti Piantanida

    Stefano Parrocchetti Piantanida is a skilled lawyer who regularly assists technology companies and banks with IPOs, capital increases and accelerated bookbuilding transactions.

    • Stefano Parrochetti Piantanida has a strong ability to handle matters autonomously and knows his banking clients' requirements extremely well, which helps get deals done smoothly.

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  • Jonathan Astbury
    Jonathan Astbury

    Jonathan Astbury

    Jonathan Astbury has a strong reputation for his expertise in debt capital market issues. He assists banks as lead managers and bookrunners, as well as corporate clients, with bond issues, including sustainability-linked matters, and EMTN issues.

    • Jonathan is always available to address questions, very reliable, technical, thorough and detail oriented.

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