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Clifford Chance LLP

Banking & Finance

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Banking & Finance - Italy

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance is a strong magic circle firm with outstanding international capabilities in the field of banking and finance. This is bolstered by an impressive network, in addition to the team's English and US law expertise. The department is perfectly equipped to handle high-end acquisition finance deals, leveraged mandates, and key infrastructure and real estate financings. The law firm has further proficiency in ESG-linked and term loan facilities, as well as being adept at assisting with SACE-backed facilities and high-yield bond financings. Its client roster notably features major banks as well as blue-chip borrowers.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance represented Intesa Sanpaolo and SACE in the issue of a EUR2 billion line of credit to the Italian rail network company Ferrovie dello Stato.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance has consolidated experience in the sector and the ability to support in negotiations where all the stakeholders are involved.

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  • Clifford Chance can manage complex negotiations with sophisticated counterparties.

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  • The Clifford Chance team stands out for its expertise, international vision and availability.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Charles Adams
    Charles Adams

    Charles Adams

    Charles Adams is an outstanding lawyer with a vast amount of experience in advising borrowers and lenders on term loan facilities and high-yield bond financings as well as sustainability-linked transactions. He is Clifford Chance's global managing partner and is qualified in Italy and in England and Wales.

    • Charles Adams is an excellent lawyer with long experience.

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  • Giuseppe De Palma
    Giuseppe De Palma

    Giuseppe De Palma

    Giuseppe De Palma is an acclaimed lawyer at Clifford Chance who has considerable experience advising both lenders and borrowers on acquisition financing and SACE-backed facilities. He is also well versed in refinancings and restructurings, and in handling real estate finance deals, such as for the purchase of property portfolios and the development of new properties.

    • Giuseppe De Palma is a role model and an excellent lawyer.

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  • Lucio Bonavitacola
    Lucio Bonavitacola

    Lucio Bonavitacola

    Lucio Bonavitacola has a broad practice that includes regulatory advice for acquisitions and investment fund-related work, with particular experience in regulatory filings and authorisation processes with the Bank of Italy and other regulatory authorities.

    • Lucio Bonavitacola is a fair counterparty. He is very correct and likeable.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • Lucio stands out for his vision and across-the-board skills in banking issues.

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  • Gianluca Fanti
    Gianluca Fanti

    Gianluca Fanti

    Gianluca Fanti is widely recognised for his expertise in structured finance. He also advises clients on acquisition finance and facility agreements.

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