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Linklaters

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation

Global Guide 2026 : Italy

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Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation - Italy

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters is a market-leading magic circle firm with a formidable reputation across the banking and finance spectrum and impressive international capabilities. The team showcases wide-ranging skills through a strong track record of acquisition finance deals. The department is further equipped to handle large debt restructurings and refinancing mandates. The lawyers assist a broad range of key national and international lending institutions as well as borrowers. Moreover, the law firm advises on regulatory aspects connected with M&A and restructurings in the financial services sector, as well as representing banks and investment funds in authorisation applications. It also provides specialist corporate and capital markets advice.

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Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised Nexi on its refinancing through the issue of EUR2.9 billion of term and revolving credit facilities.

Strengths

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  • The combination of the legal precision of its high-standing lawyers, strategic thinking and client-centricity is unmatched.

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  • Linklaters stands out for its speed in providing feedback, its holistic view of problems and its excellent mediation skills in negotiations.

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  • The lawyers have a long history of success and a well-established reputation in the industry, allowing them to confidently tackle even the most complex issues.

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  • Linklaters offers tailor-made solutions for each customer.

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  • Linklaters fields a highly responsive and well-integrated pan-European team capable of providing answers to complex cross-border regulatory and structuring issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Tessa Lee
    Tessa Lee

    Tessa Lee

    Tessa Lee possesses extensive capabilities in handling cross-border matters, particularly with the UK. She is dual-qualified in Italy and the UK, assisting clients with facility financings and revolving credit agreements.

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  • Alessandra Ortelli
    Alessandra Ortelli

    Alessandra Ortelli

    Alessandra Ortelli is a seasoned lawyer at Linklaters who offers support in debt restructurings, facility agreement compliance and acquisition finance. She also handles the negotiation and drafting of SACE-backed facilities.

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  • Ettore Consalvi
    Ettore Consalvi

    Ettore Consalvi

    Ettore Consalvi is recognised for his expertise in assisting major banks, investment funds and corporate clients with major debt refinancing and rescheduling, operational financing and financing of corporate transactions.

    • Ettore combines deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach. His communication is always clear and timely and he manages complex negotiations with multiple stakeholders.

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    • Ettore is a consummate professional. He combines technical excellence with outstanding commercial and negotiation skills.

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    • Ettore is able to promptly and proactively manage the needs and concerns of his clients, developing extremely effective legal strategies.

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    • Ettore is a complete, helpful and commercially sensitive professional.

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    • Ettore Consalvi stands out in the market for his unique skills and negotiation capabilities.

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  • Anna Ferraresso
    Anna Ferraresso

    Anna Ferraresso

    Anna Ferraresso is based in Linklaters' Milan office, where she specialises in advising financial institutions, funds and private equity houses on regulatory and compliance mandates.

    • Anna Ferraresso is appreciated for her perfect management of the entire process and counterparts.

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