Europe Guide 2026 : Italy
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Provided by Legance
In our Banking & Finance Department, approximately 70 highly specialised professionals regularly assist companies, leading national and international banking and financial institutions, credit funds, as well as numerous public and private entities and institutions.
The Department’s advice covers a wide range of areas, including, without limitation: leveraged and acquisition financing, mezzanine financing, real estate financing, syndicated loans, bond and other debt instrument issues, securitisation of various asset classes, covered bonds, debt restructuring, PIK structures, securities lending transactions and other structured products, also with regard to regulatory profiles.
Andrea Giannelli coordinates the Banking & Finance Department to ensure qualified, attentive, timely and efficient assistance. The Department’s professionals have developed outstanding expertise assisting leading national and international players and they are actively involved in the structuring and implementation of various financing transactions, which are often extremely innovative in the market of reference.
The team also provides assistance in the management and maintenance of existing contracts and advises the various players at the different stages of the financing transaction, also after the closing, always providing guidance and actively supporting clients in order to identify appropriate solutions to deal with default or financial stress situations.
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Primarily based in Milan, with additional support from its London office, Legance has a well-equipped banking and finance practice with a sizeable client base that includes banks and private equity houses. The firm handles a broad spectrum of mandates, such as revolving credit facilities and financings for acquisitions, as well as refinancing and sustainability-linked funding. The team also advises clients on real estate finance deals.
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Legance assisted Italgas with the EUR2.06 billion bridge financing of its acquisition of 2i Rete Gas.
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Legance combines technical knowledge with commercial acumen and a problem-solving approach.
The Legance team stands out for its precision, speed, efficiency and awareness of legal and regulatory issues.
Legance has a young and energetic bench of dynamic, commercially aware partners who are well attuned to the needs of the international market.
Legance stands out for its pragmatism and in-depth knowledge of the market, its flexibility and its use of initiative in negotiations.
Legance has a proven ability to manage complex transactions involving numerous and diverse counterparties in various jurisdictions.
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Andrea Giannelli is a distinguished lawyer with a leading and well-established position in the market who focuses his practice on structuring deals and negotiating and executing facility agreements. He additionally assists with debt refinancing and bridge financing transactions.
Andrea Giannelli is extremely experienced in talking to clients and finding satisfactory solutions for complex legal matters.
Andrea Giannelli is outstanding in structured finance.
Emanuele Espositi is a well-regarded lawyer who advises clients on acquisition finance and real estate alternative fund investment. His clients are often asset management companies and major banks.
Emanuele Espositi has great experience and provides smart solutions.
Federico Vezzani is widely recognised for his work on reorganisations, structurings and implementation of transactions. He is also skilled in advising clients from the fintech sector on regulatory compliance.
He is very prepared and available, provides highly qualified assistance and responds to questions without needing preparation.
Federico has excellent experience and competence, and is able to provide legal advice on a wide range of regulatory matters with great precision, speed and an ability to synthesise.
Federico Vezzani impresses with his professionalism, expertise and interpersonal skills.
Federico Vezzani is a very good negotiator; he's always very centred and never loses his patience.
Marco Penna is increasingly recognised for his expertise in financial services regulatory matters. His clients include Italian and international banks, financial institutions and intermediaries, and fintech entities.
Marco is one of the most important lawyers in the banking regulation sector. He is distinguished by his great experience in the sector, commercial approach and quality of service.
Marco has wide-ranging competence, maximum availability and always has a positive attitude.
Marco has a clear understanding of what banks need in terms of legal counsel.
Marco Penna has a comprehensive view of the banking and financial services implications of complex matters, including international elements.
Tommaso Bernasconi is recognised for his expertise in advising Italian and international banks on lending mandates. He also advises borrowers and private equity firms on financing for operations and acquisitions.
Tommaso Bernasconi is always available to support customer requests with professionalism and experience.
In addition to demonstrating great competence, Tommaso also stands out for his sensitivity in managing every situation with attention and humanity.
Tommaso provides a good direct presence with the support of an excellent well-structured team. He is present and punctual in discussions and negotiations.
Tommaso Bernasconi is highly commercial but does not gloss over technical matters. He engages in the substance with a strong commercial aptitude and works hard to improve documents where necessary.
Head of Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation
Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation
Real Estate: Finance
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Guido Iannoni Sebastianini
Tommaso Bernasconi
Giandomenico Ciaramella
Vittorio Pozzi
Antonio Siciliano
Marco Iannò
Antonio Matino
Iacopo Fontana
Luca Autuori
Filippo Chiodini
Tommaso Bernasconi
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