‘Super skilled, great credibility, outstanding support to the client.’

‘The Chiomenti team provided outstanding support to the company in structuring the financing agreement, fully meeting expectations in terms of both timing and content.’

‘Chiomenti’s team members possess deep expertise in the sector and provide valuable support to the company in its dealings with banking stakeholders, enjoying a strong reputation as trusted legal advisors.’

‘Top-notch team for highly complex financing needs. Always on top of all the latest clauses and innovations in the sector at the global level and capable of reproducing it at an Italian scale.’

‘Marcello Bragliani is an outstanding professional who really helps you achieve your targets and always negotiates the best possible clause, down to the details.’

‘Strong knowledge of the market and experience in dealing with banks and funds.’

‘The Legance team has an excellent reputation across the full scope of financing mandates, with a strong track record of assisting with regulatory matters. The firm has significant expertise in energy and infrastructure matters.’

‘The team at Legance is simply exceptional in terms of the quality of services they provide. They are leading product experts in all matters relating to banking and finance. The team is technical, innovative, and reliable. They always act in the most commercial way and are deeply invested in the transaction, working alongside all the relevant parties.’

‘Andrea Giannelli is the undisputed market leader and the go-to person in Italy for every transaction which is complex and innovative. His knowledge of the market, together with his continuous availability for clients, makes him the perfect choice for highly complex situations where the various parties involved need to receive comfort from an advisor who is perceived as authority on the subject matter.’

‘The team combines strong technical competence with a pragmatic and client-focused approach. I particularly value that I can fully trust them on technical aspects I am not familiar with, knowing they bring a wealth of experience and sound judgement. They also have an excellent network and a deep knowledge of the market, which adds real value for the client. Overall, they are reliable, proactive, and easy to coordinate with, making the collaboration smooth and effective compared with other firms.’

‘I have worked closely with Consuelo Citterio and have always valued her deep experience, clear advice, and strong commitment. What makes her different from competitors is the combination of technical excellence with a very pragmatic and business-oriented mindset. I also appreciate her availability, her ability to anticipate issues, and her strong network in the market, which often adds extra value to the advice.’

‘The team stands out for its technical expertise and flexibility. They are strongly client- and results-oriented, and they handled complex transactions with extensive documentation in a seamless and highly efficient manner.’

‘The team stands out for its people, professionalism, availability, continuous support and assistance throughout every phase of the activity.’

‘I have worked on several deals with Diego Esposito, and together we successfully completed more than one operation. He is an excellent professional—skilled, approachable, competent, smart, and highly professional. He always remains calm, even in the most stressful situations.’

‘The hire of Diego Esposito marks a significant step up for the firm in the Italian market.’

‘Really prepared and supportive team. Efficiency and speed are their main qualities.’

‘Luca Maria Chieffo is our key lawyer. A qualified, expert and supportive professional, always ready to support us on each real estate financing process.’

‘A team that is highly-skilled in dealing with the local market’s specific issues in the context of an international organisation (thus also able to assist with cross-border aspects).’

‘Gabriele Malgeri – low profile, but talented, hands on and pragmatic.’

‘The team I work with is available and engaged. They are exceptionally efficient in delivery and strongly committed to giving a perfect output.’

‘The team is very well-prepared, and is capable of giving the right advice on any aspect of the practice. The team holds an outstanding reputation and exceptional standing, in particular with regard to the matters handled on behalf of the company I represent, with financial institutions and regulatory authorities.’

‘The team is highly capable, meets deadlines and is proactive in finding effective solutions.’

‘Luigi Costa has exceptional abilities that enable him to balance legal requirements with commercial practice.’

‘The team has always been available, courteous, helpful and competent in the answers and advice received.’

‘Excellent technical capabilities, and the ability to understand clients’ objectives and business needs and translate them into concrete proposals during negotiations. Effective communication.’

‘Strong emotional intelligence both with clients and counterparts.’

‘Really prepared and efficient team. Also supportive to their counterparties.’

‘Our go-to firm for banking and finance in Italy. Top-level of assistance and reliability. I would definitely recommend them.’

‘Highly experienced equity partners supported by highly capable colleagues who dedicate all the necessary time to the client.’

‘Tremendously experienced.’

‘The team is highly experienced especially in infrastructure and infra-related financings and provides an integrated approach to the transaction, covering all legal needs of the borrower. The team includes experienced lawyers who have carried out many market-first transactions, and therefore understand that each transaction is unique and needs to be tailored to the borrower at hand and are willing to go beyond accepting the lender’s standard/vanilla terms.’

‘Arrigo Arrigoni and Ottaviano Sanseverino are first and foremost experts at spotting risks and problem-solving. They are great lawyers as they propose solutions which can work for all parties involved in a transaction, easing friction and moving negotiations forward.’

‘Gianni & Origoni’s banking and finance practice stands out for its deep energy market knowledge, commercial pragmatism, and exceptional responsiveness. What makes the team unique is its ability to balance legal precision with strategic business insight, particularly in complex financing transactions. Potential clients would appreciate the team’s proactive approach, clear communication, and ability to anticipate and mitigate risks early in the process.’

‘The team combines strong technical skills, particularly in handling international and cross-border situations, with a high level of commitment to ensuring the successful completion of transactions. Partner involvement in projects is above average.’

‘Francesco Faldi and Ettore Consalvi have a long-standing collaboration, which results in a unique positioning in the Italian market.’

‘I’ve worked primarily with Ettore Consalvi of this firm. What sets him apart is his expertise and technical training in often very complex financial and legal matters. He’s always managed to provide answers to both us and the banks we serve.’

‘Great advice and proposed solutions. Highly valued. Very fluid communication and responsiveness.’

‘Great team, a pleasure to work with.’

‘Speed, understanding, problem-solving.’

‘Professional team with strong expertise and background in the sector.’

‘Roberto De Nardis’ team is very professional and one step ahead of the game.’

‘Very dedicated team following the client step by step even in lengthy and complicated negotiations.’

‘Giuseppe De Palma and Chiara Commis are top-notch professionals in the market. Their great technical skills, coupled with a problem-solving approach, in addition to their long-lasting presence in the market, allow them to help the client on the most updated commercial features of the LBO market.’

‘This practice is unique in its ability to manage complex, cross-border financing transactions with both technical precision and commercial pragmatism.’

‘Compared to other firms, they stood out for their clarity, efficiency, and collaborative approach, supported by transparent billing and effective use of technology. Their combination of global reach and client-focused service makes them exceptional.’

‘The individuals we worked with stood out for their deep expertise, responsiveness, and ability to anticipate issues before they arose.’

‘Highly skilled. Great attention to clients’ needs.’

‘I had the opportunity to work with the banking and finance team of Hogan Lovells. The team demonstrates outstanding expertise in financial matters, with particular strength in financing. They are proactive and provide comprehensive, high-quality support. The team is highly responsive, collaborative, and consistently focused on achieving the successful completion of transactions, including in complex negotiations.’

‘Bianca Caruso is highly competent, has in-depth knowledge of market practice, and is well known and respected in the market. She has proven to be approachable and available. She is attentive to maintaining the balance between the parties in negotiations and keen to reach reasonable compromises, always ensuring the protection of her client’s position.’

‘The team is extremely professional and supportive. They provide continuous assistance and have demonstrated the ability to successfully handle complex operations.’

‘Their ability to solve problems, even in complex negotiations with the client, is remarkable.’

‘What sets Daniela Viaggio and her team apart is their proactivity and utmost availability towards the client, as well as their extreme competence.’

‘Great support for many of our financings. Straight to the point, efficient, precise. Really great support.’

‘They uniquely understand the mindset of international investors, like us, but also have a very good appreciation of local lenders in the market. This, together with their exceptional legal skills, make them one of our go-to firms for debt financing transactions in Italy.’

‘The partners and associates we have dealt with all have exceptional legal knowledge, and great business acumen and commercial awareness. This, in combination with their drive and diligence, eagerness to make themselves available at every turn and ability to meet even the tightest deadlines, means that the people we use at Giovannelli e Associati are regularly our first phone call when doing a debt financing transaction.’

‘The firm to go for complex matters. They immediately understand our needs and find smart solutions. Extremely responsive and fast. They have integrated AI assistance which made us save a lot of time and money.’

‘We work mainly with Simone Egidi. He is always present and available. You see a significant difference with other firms where the partners are not really involved. Simone has very vast expertise and he is an amazing negotiator.’

‘Excellent finance team. The team to go to for any complex matter. Gives me full comfort even on the most intricate banking issues. Responsiveness, understanding of my needs and accuracy is unparalleled.’

‘A close-knit team with all the necessary skills for the real estate sector.’

‘Highly valued professionals with a proactive approach to problem-solving.’

‘They are very responsive, good quality and very practical.’

‘Willing to listen to the client’s needs, prompt responses, and high-quality documentation. Unlike many law firms, the lawyer doesn’t dictate the timeline; the client’s needs (and concerns) are listened to.’

‘They’re there when you really need them, they explain things clearly, and they know how to firmly defend their clients’ positions and interests. They also have the ability to identify practical solutions amidst often very complicated regulations.’

‘Ferdinando Poscio is a very competent and responsive lawyer who also has a high-level commercial approach to deals.’

‘The team showed strong knowledge and technical competence, always willing to evolve the existing financing contracts into more up-to-date standards. I would like to underline the top-class negotiation skills showed by the partner.’

‘Andrea Taurozzi brought a whole lot of innovative approaches and solutions to the discussion. The counterparts recognised the quality of his contributions and this facilitated enormously the process.’

‘Molinari boasts over a decade of experience in the sector. Excellent relationships with the entire Italian banking system, both large and small. The team is made up of capable and extremely helpful people. Molinari guarantees professionalism and the ability to achieve the goals a potential client may set.’

‘Speed, experience, confidence, problem-solving, availability.’

‘We have found Osborne Clarke’s borrower-side team to be exceptionally knowledgeable and pragmatic, providing clear and actionable advice on complex financing transactions. Their expertise, responsiveness, and collaborative approach have consistently helped us navigate debt arrangements efficiently.’

‘We have consistently been impressed by the professionalism and expertise of the Osborne Clarke borrower-side team. Individuals like Antonio Fugaldi stand out for their deep knowledge of financing transactions, pragmatic advice, and collaborative approach. We particularly value their responsiveness, commercial awareness, and ability to navigate complex deals efficiently, which sets them apart from competitors and makes them trusted advisors for our business.’

‘Watson Farley’s financing advice is spot-on and the way the team works across departments and countries makes everything run smoothly and efficiently.’

‘Matteo D’Ovidio has a way of making even the trickiest financing issues feel manageable. His advice to borrowers is always clear, grounded, and practical.’

‘This team brings together strong legal expertise in finance and energy with a refreshingly personal touch. They’re quick, switched-on, and always offer smart and practical solutions. A real asset in any transaction.’

‘Very competent professionals with a wide knowledge of the market and the capability to assist us in structuring and executing structured finance transactions with both domestic and international clients.’

‘Strong performance in all commercial aspects. Team that brings value-add during negotiations.’

‘Rocco Pugliese, despite his young age, is a proactive lawyer able to understand quickly clients’ needs and is very vocal at the negotiation table.’

‘The law firm stands out for the range of expertise of its professionals and its ability to deploy them according to specific needs and/or the issue at hand.’

‘Michele Arruzzolo stands out for his ability to solve problems, regardless of the subject or sector, and consequently his ability to motivate his colleagues in a targeted manner.’

‘Andrea Semmola – calm and precise, always attentive to looking at questions and problems from every angle.’

‘Speed, experience, confidence, understanding, problem-solving, ability.’

‘Morena Bontorin is a great partner, and her experience and problem-solving ability is invaluable.’

‘Francesco Dialti is always very open to accommodating client requests, but at the same time, he maintains the integrity of an old-school lawyer.’

‘Market knowledge, availability, professionalism.’

‘My experience with CBA was positive. The professionals are well-prepared and available for every need of the client and the subject of the consultancy.’

‘Very clear advice and responsive attitude. Trusted adviser. Been working on a difficult situation for a number of years and continues to be instrumental. We will continue to work with this team in the future and would not hesitate in recommending the firm.’

‘They have good experience.’

‘They are knowledgeable.’

‘The team’s strengths lie in their continuous support and the awareness that their professionalism delivers a flawless and cutting-edge service. In fact, we have chosen to collaborate with Norton because we are confident in the significant support the team can provide, but above all, because they are able to assist us in all operational processes.’

‘In the most recent transaction, we appreciated that the team provided full support to our collaborators by identifying critical issues that go well beyond straightforward consulting.’

‘Nunzio Bichhieri – unique partner for Italian regulatory issues and knowledge of Italian law and regulation.’

‘Ability to adapt to situations different from those initially expected. Strong availability and commitment. Creativity and resourcefulness. Industry knowledge.’

‘A human-centred approach, while consistently maintaining a high level of professionalism and technical expertise.’

‘Effective approach of the partners and team.’

‘What truly sets this firm apart from competitors is their reliability under pressure and the way they take personal accountability for the result. I value their integrity, responsiveness, and the calm, solutions-first mindset they bring to every engagement.’

‘The individuals I work with stand out for a rare blend of expertise and empathy. They don’t simply execute; they anticipate needs.’