Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – rendered in favor of a pool of banks led by Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. with regard to the structuring of a financing transaction contemplating senior and revolving credit lines in the context of the acquisition transaction of the entire share capital of Alfatherm S.p.A. The financial transaction also included a mezzanine loan made available to the company by Indigo Capital IV Sàrl and Presidio SGRpA, as manager of the “Presidio Uno” fund. The assistance provided to the senior creditors involved structuring the transaction, preparing the financial documentation, and assisting with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – rendered in favor of a pool of banks led by Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. with respect to the structuring of a leverage buy out transaction contemplating senior and revolving lines for the acquisition of Gruppo Argenta S.p.A., a company operating in the vending machines sector. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, as well as assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of a pool of banks led by Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. with respect to the structuring of a leverage buy out transaction contemplating senior and revolving credit lines for the acquisition of EMU Group S.p.A., a company operating in the furniture production sector. The assistance provided focused on structuring the transaction, preparing the financial documentation, and assisting with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as borrower counsel – as part of a acquisition financing transaction aimed at supporting the acquisition of SEA Società Europea Autocaravan S.p.A., a company operating in the automotive sector. The assistance provided concerned the verification and negotiation of financial documentation, as well as assistance with the financial closing. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as borrower counsel – in a multi-line financing transaction aimed, among other things, at providing support for the acquisition of Sirti S.p.A., a listed company operating in the ICT sector The transaction contemplated the presence of senior and subordinated credit lines. The assistance provided to Clessidra Private Equity concerned the verification and negotiation of financial documentation, as well as assistance with the financial closing. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of a pool of banks led by IntesaSanpaolo S.p.A. in the structuring of a complex multi-line financing transaction in favor of the infrastructure companies Tecnimont S.p.A. and Maire Holding S.p.A. as part of the Tecnimont S.p.A. acquisition transaction. The assistance provided involved structuring the transaction, preparing the financial documentation, and assisting with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of a pool of banks led by Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. as part of the structuring of a acquisition financing transaction in the context of the acquisition of Sparco S.p.A., a company operating in the production and distribution of automotive components and technical clothing used in the world’s major motorsport competitions. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of the financial documentation, as well as assistance with the financial closing. (*)
Legal advice and assistance-as lender counsel-in favor of a pool of banks led by Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of IGLI S.p.A. aimed at the acquisition of shares in the listed infrastructure company Impregilo S.p.A. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, as well as assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of a pool of banks led by Banca IMI S.p.A. as part of the structuring of a acquisition financing transaction with respect to the entire share capital of IVS Italia S.p.A., a company operating in the vending machine sector. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, and assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of UniCredit S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction aimed at supporting the acquisition of Gamenet S.p.A., a company operating in the gaming sector, by the private equity fund Trilantic Capital Partners. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, as well as assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as borrower counsel – in favor of Retelit S.p.A., holding company of the group of the same name operating in the ICT sector, as part of the structuring of a financing transaction in aimed at supporting the company’s acquisition plan involving the Brennercom Group and the PA Group. The assistance provided focused on structuring the transaction, negotiating and verifying the financial documentation, and assisting with the signing and closing of the financing transaction.
Corporate Financing
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of a pool of banks led by Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. with respect to the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of Lux Vide Finanziaria per Iniziative Audiovisive e Telematiche S.p.A., a company operating in the media sector, to be used for advances on audiovisual production agreements and fees accrued on the basis of said agreements. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, and assistance with financial closing. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of Banca Monte de I Paschi di Siena S.p.A. in the structuring of a revolving financing transaction in favor of Cisalfa Sport S.p.A.. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, and assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction.
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of a pool of banks led by MPS in the structuring of a financing transaction contemplating senior and revolving credit lines in favor of Cirio De Rica S.p.A., a company operating in the food and beverage sector. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of the financial documentation, as well as assistance with the financial closing. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of a pool of banks led by IntesaSanpaolo S.p.A., as part of the structuring of a financing operation in favor of the bank Istituto Bancario del Lavoro S.p.A. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of the financial documentation, as well as assistance with the financial closing. (*)
Legal advice and assistance-as lender counsel-in favor of a pool of banks led by Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of IGLI S.p.A. aimed at the acquisition of shares in the listed infrastructure company Impregilo S.p.A. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, as well as assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of a pool of banks led by UniCredit S.p.A. as part of the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of Cogne Acciai Speciali S.p.A., a company operating in the steelmaking sector. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, as well as assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of a pool of banks led by Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of Morellato & Sector S.p.A., a company operating in the jewelry and watches procuction sector. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of the financial documentation, and assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance-as lender counsel-in favor of a pool of banks led by Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of Sammontana S.p.A., a company operating in the food and beverage sector, aimed at providing the company the necessary funds for carrying out its ordinary business activity. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of the financial documentation, and assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of a pool of banks led by Banca IMI S.p.A. in the context of structuring a financing transaction in favor of Esprinet S.p.A. and Esprinet Iberica S.L.U., companies operating in the tech distribution sector. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of the financial documentation, as well as assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of Rottapharm S.p.A., a company operating in the pharmaceutical sector, to be used by the borrower for its general corporate purposes. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, and assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. in the structuring of an articulated financing transaction in favor of Exergia S.p.A., a company selling electricity and natural gas in the free market. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, and assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of Fratelli Averna S.p.A., a company operating in the production and distribution of alcoholic beverages and confectionery products. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, and assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of Autogrill S.p.A., the world’s first operator in food services for travelers. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, as well as assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of the multiutility company Hera S.p.A. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, as well as assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of UniCredit S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of Tecnocap S.p.A., a company operating in the metal closures, alluminium bottles and aerosol cans production sector. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, as well as assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of Iper Montebello S.p.A. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, as well as assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of UniCredit S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of the company operating in the gaming sector Operbingo Italia S.p.A. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, as well as assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of a pool of banks led by UniCredit S.p.A. as part of the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of the company operating in the production of children’s clothing Simonetta S.p.A. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, and assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of UniCredit S.p.A. and Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of ASO Siderurgica S.p.A. aimed at supporting the company’s investment plan. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, and assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of Save S.p.A., a company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange’s electronic stock market from 2005 to 2017 and holding company of a Group operating mainly in airport management. The financing was aimed at supporting the company’s investment plan. The assistance provided focused on structuring the transaction, preparing financial documentation, and assisting with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of Trussardi S.p.A. aimed at supporting the company’s investment plan. The assistance provided focused on structuring the transaction, preparing financial documentation, and assisting with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of a pool of banks led by Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. as part of the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of Cellular Italia S.p.A. aimed at supporting the company’s investment plan. The assistance provided focused on structuring the transaction, preparing financial documentation, and assisting with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of Coesia S.p.A. The assistance provided focused on structuring the transaction, preparing financial documentation, and assisting with the signing and closing of the financing transaction.
Infrastructure Financing
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of a pool of banks led by Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of Impresa Pizzarotti & C S.p.A., a company active in the infrastructure building sector. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of the financial documentation, as well as assistance with the financial closing. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of a pool of banks led by ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Milan Branch, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., Banco Santander Central Hispano S.A., Bayerische Landesbank, Milan Branch, Sanpaolo IMI S.p.A, Mediobanca-Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A., Caja Madrid, as Mandated Lead Arrangers, with regard to the structuring of a multiline financing transaction in favor of Endesa Italia S.p.A., a company operating in the infrastructure sector. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of the financial documentation, as well as assistance with the financial closing. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of a pool of Italian and foreign banks led by IntesaSanpaolo S.p.A. as part of the structuring of a cash and signature financing transaction in favor of Ergosud S.p.A., a company operating in the infrastructure sector, aimed at supporting the construction of a thermoelectric power plant by the borrower. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, and assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of UniCredit S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of the infrastructure company Toto Costruzioni Generali S.p.A. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, as well as assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction aimed at supporting the construction of a logistics complex including a photovoltaic plant in the Municipality of Colleferro (Rome) in favor of Serenissima SGR S.p.A. as manager of the Serenissima Logistica fund. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, as well as assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction aimed at supporting the construction of the Marina d’Arechi tourist port in the Municipality of Salerno on an area under concession to the temporary association of companies composed of Salerno Container Terminal S.p.A, active in the cargo movement sector, Arechi Costruzioni S.p.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Gallozzi Group S.p.A. and active in the planning, study and design and construction of marinas and infrastructure, and Cicalese Impianti S.r.l., active in the design and construction of mechanical and electrical, air conditioning, heating, lighting, automation and control systems. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, as well as assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance -as lender counsel- in favor of a pool of banks led by Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A., as agent bank, in the structuring of a financing transaction in favor of Busi Impianti S.p.A. as general contractor under a contract with the Algerian Ministere de la Defence Nationale Algerino (Ministry of National Defense of the Algerian State) that governed the design, renovation, and retrofitting by Busi of the Army’s Central Hospital in Algiers. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of UniCredit S.p.A. for the structuring of a financing transaction aimed at supporting the implementation of the completion of the works of the Interporto Val Pescara in the municipality of Manoppello (Pescara) by the SPV Intermodale S.r.l. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, as well as assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. for a signature financing transaction aimed at enabling the release in the interest of the “Groupement d’Entreprises Condotte d’Acqua S. p.A. – Rizzani de Eccher S.p.A.”, consisting of Società Italiana per Condotte d’Acqua S.p.A. (“Condotte”) in the role of “chef de file” (mandatary with representation), with a 75% stake, and Rizzani de Eccher S. p.A (“Rizzani”), with a 25% share, of a series of performance bonds related to the execution of a contract between the Groupement d’Entreprises and the “Société Nationale des Transports Ferroviaires” now the “Agence Nationale d’Etude e de Suivi de la Réalisation des Investissements Ferroviares (ANESRIF) – Algeria – in the role of principal and relating to the construction of a 130-kilometer railroad section between the Algerian cities of Oued Tlelat – Tlemcen. (*)
Real Estate Financing
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of UniCredit S.p.A. in the structuring of a real estate financing transaction to the company Sara S.p.A. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, and assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as borrower counsel – in the context of numerous financing transactions for real estate development in favor of the real estate fund Valore Reale. The assistance provided concerned the verification and negotiation of financial documentation, as well as assistance with financial close. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. and UniCredit S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction aimed at supporting a real estate acquisition in Venice by Estcapital SGR S.p.A. as manager of the Real Venice II fund. The assistance provided concerned the structuring of the transaction, the preparation of financial documentation, as well as assistance with the signing and closing of the financing transaction. (*)
Legal advice and assistance – as lender counsel – in favor of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. in the structuring of a financing transaction aimed at supporting AbitareIN S.p.A., a company operating in the real estate sector.
Continuing corporate advice.
Nicola provided also legal advice and assistance as contracted General Counsel to Artsana S.p.A. and to Reti Telematiche Italiane S.p.A. (Retelit), where he has led proactive legal advisory to corporate teams, managed and coordinated litigation, overseen listed‑issuer compliance and public procurement, and negotiated and drafted a wide spectrum of business and sector‑specific agreements (including distribution, supply, construction and services, leases and agency, IRU and telecom‑regulatory contracts). He advises on corporate governance and shareholder matters, ensures compliance with corporate and cybersecurity regulations including Legislative Decree 231/2001, and manages Golden Power compliance across strategic transactions and operations.
