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Provided by Molinari
Our restructuring team provides legal advice on all aspects of restructuring and insolvency/bankruptcy and has been involved in some of the most important and delicate financial restructuring transactions implemented in Italy. With respect to insolvency matters, we regularly support financial institutions, Italian and foreign investors in insolvency proceedings (bankruptcies, arrangements with creditors and bankruptcy procedures). Thanks to our expertise in different sectors, we make the process as simple as possible, examining and solving all the issues involved simultaneously.
Recent work includes:
Cimolai, a leading company active in the design, supply and erection of complex steel structures, in relation to the transaction entailing the restructuring of its financial indebtedness and a capital reinforcement.
Comdata, a leading player in business process outsourcing and document management services, in relation to the rationalization of its financial indebtedness.
Lenders to Ferroli S.p.A. on the review of the debt restructuring agreement and relevant ancillary documents as amended in 2021.
Lenders to Trevi Group on the negotiations for the rescheduling of its financial indebtedness pursuant to art. 56 of the new Italian Insolvency Law.
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Molinari is a well-respected law firm specialising in insolvency matters. The team is most active in creditor-side representations, boasting a number of significant financial institutions among its clientele, with additional capabilities in debtor-side operations. The law firm advises on significant debt restructuring proceedings, including composition with creditors procedures.
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Molinari advised Russotti Gestioni Hotels on the restructuring of its financial indebtedness in the context of a negotiated composition.
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The team impresses me for its pragmatism every time. It goes straight to the essence of the issue and finds realistic solutions.
Proactivity and speed are distinctive factors of Molinari.
Molinari's approach is proactive, structured and tailored to our specific needs. The team is consistently punctual, clear in its communications and highly responsive.
Molinari is prompt, with high availability. It has excellent negotiation skills, extensive knowledge and the ability to identify brilliant and viable solutions even in complex situations.
Molinari shows commitment and attention to detail. It has the ability to advise clients for the benefit of the deal.
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Ugo Molinari is a leading lawyer in the restructuring field, standing out for his extensive knowledge of the market. He frequently undertakes debt restructuring on behalf of debtors and creditors, with a clientele encompassing corporate entities, banks and real estate firms.
Ugo Molinari is a highly esteemed leader whose strategic vision and legal expertise are invaluable, particularly in high-pressure negotiation phases.
Ugo Molinari is a deal maker.
Ugo Molinari is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers in Italy both for corporate and structured finance transactions, and in the management of complex corporate crisis-resolution processes.
Ugo Molinari is a problem solver. He thinks originally and finds solutions to complex issues.
Ugo is accommodating, always available and very good at finding innovative and creative solutions.
Alessandro Fontana is a respected lawyer who provides advice to both debtors and creditors, handling an array of debt restructuring matters. He is also able to assist clients with composition with creditors proceedings.
Alessandro Fontana is a punctual and rigorous professional.
Alessandro Fontana is a very knowledgeable partner.
Alessandro Fontana offers important negotiation skills with creditors and high technical-legal knowledge.
He is a very structured, analytical and precise professional.
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
Restructuring/Insolvency
Provided by Molinari
Alessandro Fontana
Marinella Ciaccio
Margherita Santoiemma
Maria Milano
Beatrice Neri
Giacomo Colombo
Claudio Zanda
Alessandro Fontana
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