Banking & Finance

Gaetano Carrello is highly recognised for representing investment banks, private equity firms and corporate clients relating to high-yield and acquisition finance. He also regularly advises on refinancing transactions and has substantial experience in rescue package lending.

"Gaetano Carrello is always the first port of call for us on the most complex matters."

"He is commercial, responsive and skilled at coordinating workstreams with international law firms."

"Gaetano Carrello is technically very capable, always striving to achieve the best outcome for the client, and good at building consensus and driving deals forward."

"He is energetic and enthusiastic, commercial and pragmatic."

Lorenzo Vernetti is adroit at handling acquisition finance as well as bond transactions. Clients include global investment banks and syndicates as well as major private equity funds.

"Lorenzo Vernetti is very responsive, pragmatic, knowledgeable, experienced, well connected and commercial."

"Lorenzo Vernetti gives good, practical advice."

"He is experienced in cross-border transactions and good at dealing with international counsel."

Maura Magioncalda maintains a strong profile within banking and finance, advising on SACE-backed financing agreements and facilities agreements as well as investment plans. She is also proficient in handling debt refinancings and acquisition funding.

"Maura Magioncalda is great at assessing risk and how and when to push or hold back in negotiations. She is calm, friendly, professional, has great commercial sense and gives practical advice."

"Maura Magioncalda is hands-on, active and good in negotiations and has a good commercial understanding of matters."

"She is a very skilled lawyer who quickly understands the problems and is able to give solutions to the client."