LAWYER PROFILE

Umberto Antonelli

Europe 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 1 practice area

Project Finance

Italy

4 years ranked

About

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Europe

Practice Areas

Umberto has over twenty years of experience in the energy, infrastructure and transport sectors, advising leading infrastructure funds, domestic and international banks, financial institutions, developers and corporates on complex project finance, acquisition finance and structured finance transactions in Italy and across the EMEA region.

His work covers a broad range of strategic assets and regulated sectors, including toll roads, ports, airports, renewable energy, transport infrastructure and large-scale urban and campus developments. Clients value his ability to combine deep sector knowledge with a commercial and pragmatic approach, helping them navigate high-value transactions with complex financing structures.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Project Finance - Italy

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Umberto Antonelli is an experienced lawyer who demonstrates notable expertise in infrastructure financings and refinancings as well as acquisitions and construction projects. Additionally, he often acts on financings for photovoltaic plants.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Umberto Antonelli provides great service and attention to detail. He can guide investors through the nuances of investing in Italy and examine all alternatives.
Project FinanceChambers European Guide
Umberto is totally dedicated and attentive to client satisfaction, and he is capable of handling even the most complex issues.
Project FinanceChambers European Guide
Umberto Antonelli exhibits great attention to detail and goes beyond providing a commercial and pragmatic approach, distilling complex documents to key focus points.
Project FinanceChambers European Guide