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Stefano Sennhauser

Stefano Sennhauser

Global 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Stefano has over 25 years’ experience in banking and structured finance. He is widely acknowledged as a leading finance lawyer in Italy by the top legal directories and has advised on some of the largest Italian transactions in the market. In the banking sector, he advises borrowers and lenders on a broad range of financing transactions, including general lending, leveraged and acquisition financing and real estate finance. In the area of structured finance, Stefano advises both arrangers, originators and issuers on many of the leading public and private securitisation transactions performed under Law 130 and Law 52/91 in relation to a variety of assets, on the establishment and amendment of covered bond programmes, and the issue of high yield debt and project bonds. He also advises lenders and borrowers on debt restructuring transactions and provides advice on regulatory and compliance issues applicable to the banking and finance sectors.

"He's strong technically, great at solving problems and handling complex situations." Chambers Europe & Global 2023 (Banking & Finance: Italy)

"Combines top-quality technical skills with a very practical and concise style." Chambers Europe & Global 2022 (Banking & Finance: Italy)

"He is deeply experienced and able to manage complex negotiations smoothly." Chambers Europe & Global 2021 (Banking & Finance: Italy)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance - Italy

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Stefano Sennhauser has excellent standing in the market as an accomplished lawyer in leveraged, acquisition and term financings. He is particularly active in the real estate sector and experienced in sustainability-linked financing.

Capital Markets: Securitisation - Italy

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Stefano Sennhauser is a distinguished lawyer who represents various clients, including private credit institutions and corporations as well as domestic and international banks. He is also highly experienced in synthetic securitisation mandates.

Strengths

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  • He is extremely proactive in advising his clients and guiding them through very complex documentation, going straight to the most critical and important points.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
  • Stefano is an undisputed leader in his field. He is extremely competent and knows how to apply his great knowledge of the law effectively to solve clients' problems.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
  • Stefano Sennhauser is very experienced, pragmatic and provides good strategic advice.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
  • Stefano is an extremely experienced professional with effective negotiation skills.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
  • Stefano Sennhauser is a very good lawyer and it is always a pleasure to work with him.

    Capital Markets: SecuritisationChambers Global Guide

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