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Francesco De Gennaro

Francesco De Gennaro

Europe 2026

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Career

Francesco De Gennaro, head of the Italian restructuring and special situations practice, is a key player of the restructuring arena in Italy.

With more than 20 years of experience, he focuses his practice on restructuring and special opportunities investments, ranging from transactional assistance to lenders and investors, such as special opportunities funds and hedge funds on financial and corporate restructurings, to distressed M&A and assets acquisitions, distressed real estate projects, and debt trading.

Moreover, Francesco represents clients in bankruptcy-related litigation and protection of creditors' rights. In recent years, Francesco has significantly developed a substantial experience in the field of financial restructuring, assisting main operators and institutions in the field.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency - Italy

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Francesco De Gennaro is well versed in the handling of financial restructurings, in addition to distressed asset sales and composition with creditors agreements.

Strengths

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  • Francesco De Gennaro stands out for his highly responsive thinking and his excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills in complex contexts.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
  • Francesco De Gennaro is an excellent professional who is very competent in the field of composition and has great experience in distressed situations.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
  • Francesco De Gennaro combines strong technical sophistication with outstanding commercial awareness and strategic thinking.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
  • He is a professional of excellent commercial ability and high technical stature.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
  • His experience and professionalism distinguish him.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide

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