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Capital Markets: Securitisation - Italy

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells has a respected practice active on domestic and international structured finance matters. The proficient team acts as a skilled adviser on the securitisation of loans, tax credits and trade receivables. The team also advises on sustainability-linked bonds and other DCM operations tailored for major corporates and SMEs. Hogan Lovells' clients benefit from the Italian team's close collaboration with the law firm's other European offices, most notably in France, Germany and the UK. The team acts for a host of clients with activity in the financial space, including leading domestic and multinational organisations.

Hogan Lovells has a respected practice active on domestic and international structured finance matters. The proficient team acts as a skilled adviser on the securitisation of loans, tax credits and trade receivables. The team also advises on sustainability-linked bonds and other DCM operations tailored for major corporates and SMEs. Hogan Lovells' clients benefit from the Italian team's close collaboration with the law firm's other European offices, most notably in France, Germany and the UK. The team acts for a host of clients with activity in the financial space, including leading domestic and multinational organisations.

Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells assisted Natixis and illimity Bank with a securitisation of receivables originating from loans granted by a Luxembourgish fund managed by Azimut Investments to Italian SMEs.

  • Hogan Lovells assisted Natixis and illimity Bank with a securitisation of receivables originating from loans granted by a Luxembourgish fund managed by Azimut Investments to Italian SMEs.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ferigo Foscari
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Ferigo Foscari
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Band 1

Ferigo Foscari demonstrates exceptional skills in ECM, with further strengths in DCM operations. His expertise includes accelerated bookbuild offerings, capital increases and IPOs, as well as Yankee bond issues and EMTN programmes. He joined Hogan Lovells Studio Legale from White & Case in January 2025.

Ferigo Foscari is very knowledgeable and equally hard-working. He is always hands-on and a very safe pair of hands.

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Annalisa Dentoni-Litta
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Band 2

Annalisa Dentoni-Litta is an Italian and US dual-qualified lawyer with solid experience in dealing with the securitisation of loans and receivables, as well as disposals of impaired loan portfolios. She assists an array of local and multinational financial institutions with both bond issues and securitisation matters.

Annalisa is outstanding and a great asset in securitisation matters.

Annalisa Dentoni is hands-on and she is a very technically expert. She is also very reliable and commercial.

Annalisa Dentoni-Litta has great knowledge and commercial sense about the corporate bond and securitisation market.

Annalisa is extremely bright and diligent.

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Madeleine Horrocks
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Foreign Expert

Madeleine Horrocks is dual-qualified in Italy and the UK, and is adept at assisting international players on large DCM and securitisation operations. Her experience includes covered, green bonds and EMTNs, as well as NPL securitisations.

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Patrizio Messina
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Band 2

Patrizio Messina is an eminent lawyer who provides assistance with sustainability-linked bonds and mini bonds. He is also adept in the sale and securitisation of NPLs and receivables. His clients often include major banks and entities in the energy sector.

Patrizio is a professional of high standing and great competence.

Patrizio has lots of experience. He has a very strong network and great connections with international investment banks and regulatory authorities.

Patrizio Messina is a very well-renowned business lawyer whose main strengths are his unparalleled business acumen and practicality.

Patrizio Messina is a strong, experienced and commercial practitioner.

Patrizio is always there to help and guide the client on sophisticated deals.

Piero de Mattia
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Piero de Mattia
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Up and Coming

Piero de Mattia dispenses advice on IPOs for banks, as well as life sciences and manufacturing companies. He also has considerable experience in DCM issues. Piero joined Hogan Lovells Studio Legale from White & Case in January 2025.

Alessandro Azzolini
Associates to watch

Alessandro Azzolini is a well-regarded associate who assists with transactions involving the issuance of covered bonds, as well as securitisations.

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Capital Markets

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Madeleine Horrocks
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Foreign expert for UK
Capital Markets: Debt

Ferigo Foscari
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Ferigo Foscari
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Band 3
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Patrizio Messina
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Band 4
Alessandro Azzolini
Associates to watch
Capital Markets: Equity

Ferigo Foscari
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Ferigo Foscari
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Band 1
Piero de Mattia
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Piero de Mattia
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Up and Coming
Capital Markets: Securitisation

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Annalisa Dentoni-Litta
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Band 2
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Patrizio Messina
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Band 2