Capital Markets

Clifford Chance has a highly reputed full-service capital markets offering encompassing debt, equity and structured finance. The law firm is skilled at handling the full gamut of DCM mandates, including hybrid bonds, Yankee bonds and retail notes. The team is also experienced in all sorts of equity-related mandates, such as IPOs and share deals. Clifford Chance has a strong offering in securitisation, particularly in connection with non-performing receivables. The highly respected law 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 contentious, real estate and tax assistance.

Clients speak at length about Filippo Emanuele , describing him as "clearly thorough" and "a great negotiator," with one of them adding: "He is always keen to find the right solution satisfying both sides involved." He assists companies with capital increases and IPOs, with clients profiting from his dual qualification in Italy and the UK.

Gioacchino Foti advises a roster of clients including governments, banks and financial institutions on green, social and Yankee bonds. "He is very knowledgeable and reliable in terms of timing and commitment," reports one client.

New York-qualified Laura Scaglioni is praised by clients, who highlight her skills in cross-border coordination, describing her as "an expert on the international law side." She assists local and international banks with the issue of BTPs, as well as dealing with IPOs and capital increase mandates.

Stefano Parrocchetti Piantanida regularly assists technology and manufacturing companies with capital increases and delistings. Clients describe him as "knowledgeable" andpraise his reliability.

Tanja Svetina assists SMEs, financial institutions and global banking players with securitisation programmes. Clients highlight her "experience and high standard of effective legal support" and describe her as "very hard-working."