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DLA Piper LLP

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Italy


DLA Piper LLP

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Banking & Finance - Italy

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper is an international law firm with a global network adept at handling cross-border acquisition finance, debt refinancing and project finance mandates, as well as sustainability-linked lending. The team is also strong at handling financing in the real estate sector. The law firm is adept at assisting clients in, among others, the energy, manufacturing, consumer goods and shipping sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper assisted Feralpi Group with a EUR170 million sustainability-linked loan issued by a group of financial institutions.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper provides 360-degree vision and it has a proactive, pragmatic and business-oriented approach.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • DLA's banking and finance department stands out for its strong technical knowledge, negotiation skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • DLA Piper is very proactive in proposing commercial solutions in the event of a deadlock during negotiations.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • The DLA Piper team is extremely well prepared, precise, timely in its responses and client-oriented.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • DLA Piper stands out for its willingness to discuss matters to find solutions to very complex problems.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingGiampiero Priori
    Up and ComingGiampiero Priori

    Giampiero Priori

    Giampiero Priori is a partner at DLA Piper who represents major Italian banks and financial institutions and corporate clients in a range of financing matters. He has particular experience in assisting lenders and funds with real estate financing mandates.

    • Giampiero is a very hands-on partner. His ability to handle various situations at the same time makes him a great support to the client.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Giampiero Priori is very flexible and diligent. He can deal with matters in a holistic way and has expert knowledge of all aspects of real estate finance transactions.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • He has a great overview and multidisciplinary knowledge that distinguishes him. He is able to think outside the box and find solutions even in the most difficult cases.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

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