Banking & Finance - Italy
What the team is known for
The Milan office of Simmons & Simmons is regularly instructed on both domestic and cross-border mandates, with particular expertise in English law. The team is adept at assisting with acquisition finance, also in leveraged settings. The law firm additionally offers expertise in refinancing mandates and sustainability-linked transactions. Its client base features individual banks, syndicates and alternative lenders as well as borrowing entities with activity in many sectors including manufacturing, energy and technology.
Strengths
"Simmons & Simmons is well suited to find compromise solutions on which all the parties involved can agree."
"Simmons & Simmons have profound knowledge of the market and the contractual options available to the client. They combine these skills with a highly relatable approach."
"Simmons & Simmons know how to deal with even the most complex contexts in a smart way, providing solutions in a short time to even the most complicated issues."
Work highlights
Simmons & Simmons assisted Prysmian with EUR1.2 billion of sustainability-linked syndicated financing to refinance an existing facility for the acquisition of General Cable.
Notable practitioners
Davide D'Affronto is a skilled lawyer who demonstrates notable experience in acquisition finance, credit facilities and refinancings. His clients often include bank syndicates and private equity firms. "Davide D'Affronto is very skilled, always available to support clients and ready to find solutions in complex situations." "He is very knowledgeable, well prepared, up to date with changes in the industry and quick to respond. He also has a background working in-house at a bank, which really helps."
Dual-qualified in the UK and Italy, Nicholas Lasagna is adroit at handling acquisition finance and credit facilities. His clients include major corporations, banks and syndicates. "Nicholas Lasagna is thorough, has a good commercial approach and is always focused on finding a solution that works for both parties."
Ilaria Griffo is a well-regarded associate at Simmons & Simmons who routinely assists with acquisition finance and granting of credit facilities. She is also proficient in handling refinancing matters. "Ilaria Griffo is extremely knowledgeable, highly responsive and skilled in negotiations." "Ilaria Griffo is very well prepared and a very hard worker. When a client has doubts or questions they can always reach out to her. She always studies developments in the market and is ready to respond."
