Capital Markets

White & Case is an impressive international firm displaying distinct prowess in equity as well as debt capital market transactions, stretching from IPOs to EMTN programmes and Yankee bonds. The team has a very strong focus on high-yield products. The law firm boasts outstanding cross-border capabilities, offering additional advice on UK and US law, bolstered by its global network. The leading team's clients come from a variety of sectors including banking, manufacturing and private equity.

"We found in White & Case a very good level of knowledge and experience," reports a client, further noting the firm's "very good connection between the offices."

"The team is very commercial, business-oriented and understands what clients need," affirms another interviewee.

Advised Sofima Holding on the two tranche issue of a high-yield bond of senior secured notes, valued at EUR1.2 billion.

Ferigo Foscari is skilled at handling ECM as well as DCM operations, and his expertise includes rights issues and IPOs as well as high-yield bonds. "He is very commercial but easy to work with and client-driven," reports one client, while another adds: "He is the person you want to hear before taking a decision in order to understand all the variables in the scenario."

Gianluca Fanti is skilled at handling mortgage loans, NPL portfolio acquisitions and project loan securitisations. His client roster includes leading Italian and multinational banks.

Dual-qualified in Italy and the USA, Michael Immordino receives praise from the market for his presence on IPOs for large, international clients. One client describes him as an "expert on international and US law," while another affirms: "He is a driver for international transactions, always coordinating the offices involved."

Piero de Mattia comes recommended by sources, who approve of his "clear vision and strong level of support." He furnishes advice on IPOs for banks, as well as life sciences and manufacturing companies.

Clients affirm that Pietro Magnaghi is "experienced and extremely hard-working."He is active on a variety of DCM mandates, including EMTN programmes.