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The Italian Debt Capital Markets team assists client both in the structured finance and securities and structured products sectors.
The structuring ability, the knowledge of the applicable Italian legal and regulatory system, the on-going interaction with their colleagues globally (mainly in Europe), the exposure to cross-border transactions (such as the establishment of pan-European platforms), the seamless access to the English law expertise of the London Capital Markets team, allow the team to provide valuable and comprehensive advice to the clients and help them devise and maintain innovative and efficient structures.

The Italian Debt Capital Markets practice works in strong collaboration with a cross-practice team within Hogan Lovells in order to deliver a 360° service, according to specific clients’ needs. The team, in facts, often works together with professionals from our tax, financial regulatory, insurance, real estate, administrative and privacy practices.

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Debt - Italy

3
Band 3

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. The group offers further capabilities in ECM mandates, including tender offers and capital increases. 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

  • Hogan Lovells assisted AMCO- Asset Management Company with the sale of a EUR400 million re-performing loan portfolio.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ferigo Foscari
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Ferigo Foscari
1
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.

Ferigo Foscari is outstanding.

Patrizio Messina
1
Patrizio Messina
1
Band 1

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 Messina combines long experience with strong technical knowledge and unparalleled commercial wisdom.

Patrizio is deal-oriented and an outstanding professional.

Patrizio excellently combines deep legal knowledge and a strong focus on results with a concrete understanding of business dynamics.

Clients appreciate Patrizio Messina's availability and clarity of communication even in the most critical moments.

Patrizio Messina knows everyone and is highly commercial and knows markets exceptionally well.

Annalisa Dentoni-Litta
2
Annalisa Dentoni-Litta
2
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 combines solid technical knowledge and structuring creativity and innovation with commercial acumen.

She is the perfect partner to assist with complex transactions.

Piero de Mattia
3
Piero de Mattia
3
Band 3

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.

4
Alessandro Accrocca
4
Band 4

Alessandro Accrocca is recognised for his expertise in debt and structured finance transactions. He is noted for assisting major banks, financial institutions and corporate clients with the issue of sustainability-linked bonds, Yankee bonds and advising clients on EMTN programmes.

Alessandro Accrocca is a well-prepared lawyer and a good communicator. He keeps the client informed and has good market skills.

Alessandro stands out for being flexible, commercial, business-oriented and always smart in trying to find solutions to satisfy the client's needs.

Alessandro Accrocca is hands on in transactions, always available, engaged and good in negotiations. He is very responsive and always available to discuss the progress of matters.

Alessandro Azzolini
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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Italy

Capital Markets: Debt

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

Ferigo Foscari
1
Ferigo Foscari
1
Band 1
Piero de Mattia
3
Piero de Mattia
3
Band 3
Capital Markets: Securitisation

Patrizio Messina
1
Patrizio Messina
1
Band 1
Annalisa Dentoni-Litta
2
Annalisa Dentoni-Litta
2
Band 2

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