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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Italy

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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

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Banking & Finance - Italy

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells is an international law firm renowned for representing both lenders and borrowers in a range of transactions, including acquisition and leveraged finance, debt refinancing and other credit facilities. The lawyers act on matters relating to a variety of sectors including real estate, energy and manufacturing. From its office in Rome, the team shows significant expertise in the regulatory field, particularly on mandates concerning payment services and anti-money laundering compliance.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells assisted Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners with EUR904 million of financing for the acquisition of Salcef Group.

Strengths

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  • Hogan Lovells has excellent technical mastery, a structured approach and a remarkable ability to confidently approach and resolve even the most complex aspects of an operation.

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  • The Hogan Lovells team puts the customer at the centre and always tries to understand and work on requests, even if this requires extra effort.

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  • The team is very flexible, always adapting to the customer's needs, especially in terms of readiness to respond to requests or intervene to solve problematic situations.

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  • Hogan Lovells offers deep technical knowledge and a practical approach. It is closely connected to the business and offers significant availability and important negotiation skills.

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  • Hogan Lovells' ability to react to new trends in the sector is excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Iacopo Filippo Canino
    Iacopo Filippo Canino

    Iacopo Filippo Canino

    Iacopo Filippo Canino is a distinguished lawyer who has significant expertise in acquisition finance, revolving credit facilities, SACE-backed financing and note issuances. He regularly advises major banks, private equity firms and corporations on funding and refinancing.

    • Iacopo gets transactions done quickly and without drama.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Iacopo Canino is a very direct and straightforward lawyer, very client-dedicated, laser-focused on the matter and very solution-oriented.

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    • He knows when to make concessions to a counterparty but always understands and prioritises the client's interests. He is a master of negotiations.

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    • Iacopo Canino has great experience and knowledge, coupled with an ability to find solutions and break through obstacles. He has a great ability to drive negotiations forward.

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    • Iacopo Canino is a highly skilled professional with wide and varied commercial vision. He is capable of analysing and simplifying highly complex operations.

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  • Jeffrey Greenbaum
    Jeffrey Greenbaum

    Jeffrey Greenbaum

    Jeffrey Greenbaum dedicates his practice at Hogan Lovells to financial services regulatory advice. His expertise includes digital banking, anti-money laundering obligations, payment services and virtual assets. He is also adept at handling cross-border work, being qualified in Italy, the UK and the USA.

    • Jeff Greenbaum is vastly experienced and has a deep understanding of regulatory-related requirements in Italy.

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    • Jeff is very well known and respected. He has strong relations with clients and a good network.

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    • Jeff Greenbaum stands out for his vision.

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  • Patrizio Messina
    Patrizio Messina

    Patrizio Messina

    Patrizio Messina is Hogan Lovells' managing partner for Italy. He is an esteemed lawyer who is dual qualified in Italy and England. He has recognised expertise in structured finance and securitisation. He also offers support to clients on UTP loans, financing grants and framework agreements.

    • Patrizio Messina is very strong in securitisation matters and also has strong capital markets ability.

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  • Carlo Massini
    Carlo Massini

    Carlo Massini

    Carlo Massini is dual-qualified in Italy and New York. He advises Italian and international lenders and borrowers on financing and refinancing mandates, acting for clients in the real estate, energy and industrial sectors.

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  • Bianca Caruso
    Bianca Caruso

    Bianca Caruso

    Bianca Caruso is increasingly recognised and appreciated for her expertise in advising major Italian and international banks, private credit firms and corporate clients. She is noted for her experience assisting with major acquisition financing, sustainability-linked loans and other corporate transactions.

    • Bianca Caruso is impressive in handling complex matters. She is responsive and efficient.

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    • Bianca Caruso is thorough and dependable.

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  • Elisabetta Zeppieri
    Elisabetta Zeppieri

    Elisabetta Zeppieri

    Elisabetta Zeppieri is a well-regarded practitioner who is recognised for her skills in regulatory matters. She assists clients with payment platforms, anti-money laundering compliance and virtual asset services registration.

    • Elisabetta Zeppieri provides practical advice and has a proactive approach.

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