About

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The Banking & Finance Department has more than 45 lawyers with in-depth expertise regarding every aspect of finance and banking law. They are constantly advising domestic and international leading banks and financial institutions, investment funds, national and international companies, as well as numerous public-sector entities.

The Department is headed by Senior Partner Andrea Giannelli, and is composed of professionals with extensive experience combined with multidisciplinary skills, able to assist the client in a complete and personalised way.

Their work covers a wide range of areas including: leveraged finance, acquisition finance, mezzanine financing, real estate financing, syndicated loans, bond and other debt securities issues, securitisation of performing and non-performing loans of different types of asset classes, covered bonds, debt restructuring, PIK structures, derivatives, securities lending transactions and other structured products.

In this regard, all aspects of the preparation and negotiation of contractual documents are also dealt with.

Over the years, the team has advised on a large number of transactions, often among the most innovative in the market.


Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Italy

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Legance houses a well-equipped practice with a sizeable client base that includes banks and private equity houses. The law firm handles a broad spectrum of mandates, such as revolving credit facilities and financings for acquisitions, as well as refinancing and sustainability-linked funding. Primarily based in Milan, with additional support from its London office, the team also advises clients on real estate finance deals.

Work Highlights

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  • Legance assisted Hera with a EUR500 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility provided by a pool of banks.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrea Giannelli
1
Andrea Giannelli
1
Band 1

Andrea Giannelli is a distinguished lawyer with a leading and well-established position in the market, focusing his practice on the structuring of deals and negotiating and executing facility agreements. He additionally assists with debt refinancing and bridge financing transactions.

He has always given us the utmost availability and guidance on every financial and corporate issue.

Andrea Giannelli is always very effective in finding solutions.

Federico Vezzani
3
Federico Vezzani
3
Band 3

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.

Federico is excellent at understanding the client's needs and providing tailor-made support.

Federico Vezzani is extremely expert, knowledgeable and practical, and knows how to interpret regulatory law in commercial terms.

Federico Vezzani is extremely prepared from a technical point of view as well as empathetic with customers.

5
Tommaso Bernasconi
5
Band 5

Tommaso Bernasconi is recognised for his expertise in advising Italian and international banks and on lending mandates. He also advises borrowers and private equity firms on financing for operations and acquisitions.

Tommaso Bernasconi is extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

Tommaso is deal-oriented and a great facilitator.

U
Marco Penna
U
Up and Coming

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 Penna assists with very complex transactions. He has a broad overview and a pragmatic approach.

Ranked Lawyers at
Legance

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Italy

Banking & Finance

Andrea Giannelli
1
Andrea Giannelli
1
Band 1
5
Tommaso Bernasconi
5
Band 5
Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation

Federico Vezzani
3
Federico Vezzani
3
Band 3
U
Marco Penna
U
Up and Coming