Firms To Watch: Investment funds

Particularly focused on the alternative investment fund sector, Aster Avvocati Associati was co-founded in August 2023, by Andrea Venturini and Tommaso Pepe, both of whom are former Alma LED senior associates.

Investment funds in Italy

Alma LED

Alma LED is consistently sought out by both sponsors and LPs to advise on transactional work across the gamut of the alternative investment management industry’s asset classes. Examples include real estate, private equity, venture capital and private debt, along with credit funds, funds investing in blockchain, direct lending, and impact investment funds. Founding partner Alessandro Corno has significant experience in M&A, asset management, and investment funds and Celeste Cenedesi assists national and international clients with the structuring and setting up of alternative investment schemes for a range of asset classes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Alessandro Corno


Autres avocats clés:

Celeste Cenedesi


Les références

‘The team has in-depth expertise in close-end funds and boasts strong relationships with Italian and foreign watchdogs.’

‘Reliability and ability to be reactive to the requests of clients and the authorities.’

‘Fine-tunes activities that need to be done effectively.’

Principaux clients

Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR S.p.A.


Bravo Capital Partners SA


Indaco Venture Partners SGR S.p.A.


Neuberger Berman Group


Equinox AIFM


European Investment Fund


CdP Venture Capital SGR S.p.A.


Clessidra Capital Credit SGR S.p.A.


Primo Ventures SGR S.p.A.


Quadrivio Group


Pradera Group


Star Capital SGR S.p.A.


European Investment Bank


Equita Capital SGR S.p.A.


Prometeia SIM S.p.A.


Riverrock European Capital Partners LLP


Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici

With ‘significant expertise in financial markets regulation‘, Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici‘s investment management and funds team routinely acts for domestic and non-domestic players on fund and investment management matters. The team’s expertise ranges from structuring to fundraising, and the negotiation of funds’ constitutional documents. It also advises on secondary transactions concerning alternative investment funds’ interests. Focused on assisting international funds with alternative investments that are developed through fund projects, Eriprando Guerritore has ‘peerless knowledge of the regulatory framework‘ and Claudio Saba advises on financial institution-related regulations and investment management.

Responsables de la pratique:

Eriprando Guerritore


Autres avocats clés:

Claudio Saba


Les références

The team has significant expertise in financial markets regulation and deal structuring.

Eriprando Guerritore is one of the most expert Italian lawyers in the asset management sector – great responsiveness and market knowledge.

Eriprando Guerritore is a very trustworthy professional and excellent negotiator. He always respects deadlines and is very committed to obtaining the best results for his clients.

Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Arcano with the structuring and development of its Italian partnership with Kitra.
  • Assisted ENPAP with its investment, as sole cornerstone investor, into a pan-European fund of fund platform, which was set up and managed by Step Stone.
  • Assisted RedTree Capital with the launch of its Italian closed-ended real estate reserved alternative investment fund, RTC Italy.

Legance - Avvocati Associati

The investment funds team at Legance - Avvocati Associati has an enviable market reputation for fund formation work. The group's assistance covers all asset management sector-related contractual, corporate and regulatory aspects; and the department is particularly active in relation to private equity and venture capital funds, as well as private debt and real estate funds. The practice is co-led by senior partner Enzo Schiavello and Barbara Sancisi, who are 'the most expert advisers in Italy in the fund formation/regulation space'. Also highly regarded, Riccardo Daguati is a collective asset management specialist.

Responsables de la pratique:

Enzo Schiavello; Barbara Sancisi


Autres avocats clés:

Riccardo Daguati


Les références

Barbara Sancisi and Enzo Schiavello are the most expert advisers in Italy in the fund formation/regulation space, and particularly smart during negotiation phases.

Enzo Schiavello has very strong knowledge of the industry.

Principaux clients

21 Investimenti SGR


a2a


Aksìa Group SGR


Alcedo SGR


Alto Partners SGR


Ares Management


Baker Hughes Capital Solutions


BNP Paribas REIM SGR


Castello SGR


CDP Venture Capital SGR


Chequers Capital


DeA Capital Alternative Funds


DeA Capital Real Estate SGR


Entangled Capital SGR


Equiter


Ersel SGR


Eurizon Capital SGR


European Investment Fund


Fabrica Immobiliare SGR


FIEE SGR – Fondo Italiano Per Efficienza Energetica


First Capital


Fondamental


Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR


Forma Fund


Gardant SGR


HAT Orizzonte SGR


HAT SICAF


Invel


ITAGO SGR


Menarini


Morgan Stanley


Nextalia SGR


P101 SGR


Partners Group


Pillarstone


PM&Partners SGR


Prelios SGR


Progressio SGR


Quantyx SIM


Quinta Capital SGR


Sagitta SGR


Sofinnova Partners


Tikehau Investment Management


Torre SGR


Ver Capital SGR


Wise Equity SGR


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted in relation with the structuring, establishment and fundraising of 21 Invest Italy IV, an Italian private equity fund managed by 21 Partners SGR.
  • Assisted Wise Equity SGR with the structuring, establishment and marketing, in Italy and abroad, of a private equity fund (Wisequity VI).
  • Assisted with the structuring, establishment and marketing, in Italy and abroad, of a fund of funds dedicated to venture capital investments across Europe (to be managed by CDP Venture Capital SGR).

Bird & Bird

Including former officers from the Supervisory Authorities, Bird & Bird‘s banking and financial markets regulation team practice is experienced in UCITS, as well as real estate, credit, and private equity alternative investment funds. The group is jointly headed by financial regulation specialist Raimondo Maggiore, an active adviser to Italian and international asset management companies on structuring real estate and private equity funds; and asset management and financial services expert Rossella Sansone. Sansone and Giovanni Bevilacqua, who assists fund managers with structuring investment products, are 'remarkable for their deep legal expertise'.

Responsables de la pratique:

Raimondo Maggiore; Rossella Sansone


Autres avocats clés:

Giovanni Bevilacqua; Giuseppe Strippoli


Les références

Extremely professional, engaging, and very collaborative to work with.

The attention to detail and understanding and knowledge of local market practices and requirements are key factors in clients’ continued engagement with Bird & Bird.

Focused on providing knowledge and solutions for all legal and regulatory requirements.

Principaux clients

Alternative Capital Partners SGR S.p.A.


Ambienta SGR S.p.A.


Amundi S.G.R.p.A.


Asset Management One International Limited


BCC Risparmio&Previdenza S.G.R.p.A.


BlackRock Group


Columbia Threadneedle Group


CREDEM Private Equity SGR S.p.A.


DeA Capital Real Estate S.G.R.p.A.


Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH


Euromobiliare Asset Management S.G.R. S.p.A.


Europa Risorse S.G.R.p.A.


Fideuram Investimenti S.G.R. S.p.A.


Goldman Sachs Group


illimity Società di Gestione del Risparmio S.p.A.


Invesco Management Group


InvestiRE S.G.R.p.A.


Investitori SGR S.p.A. (Allianz Group)


IQ EQ Fund Management (Ireland) Limited


Kairos Partners S.G.R. S.p.A.


Kryalos S.G.R.p.A.


Mediolanum Gestione Fondi S.G.R.p.A.


M&G International Investment Group


Pictet & Cie (Europe) SA


Polis Fondi S.G.R. S.p.A.


Prelios S.G.R.p.A.


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted InvestiRE SGR S.p.A. with the structuring, set-up and launch of a real estate alternative investment fund.
  • Assisted Amundi SGR S.p.A. in relation to the set-up and launch of a private equity alternative investment fund reserved for professional investors.
  • Assisted Polis Fondi SGR S.p.A. with the structuring, set-up and launch of an Italian real estate alternative investment fund.

Chiomenti

Chiomenti‘s team routinely advises on the establishment of investment funds, along with transactions involving funds. The practice additionally leverages the expertise of the firm's banking, insurance, real estate, corporate, tax, and finance departments. The team is jointly led by Vincenzo Troiano, whose wide-ranging practice includes the structuring of investment platforms and products, as well as private equity funds; and Alessandro Portolano, who is a highly-regarded specialist in banking, financial, insurance, payment services, and asset management regulations. Also key to the team are experienced practitioners Felice Azzollini and Flavia Pagnanelli.

Responsables de la pratique:

Alessandro Portolano; Vincenzo Troiano


Autres avocats clés:

Felice Azzollini; Flavia Pagnanelli; Giuseppe Andrea Giannantonio


Les références

Great competence and knowledge of the market, business and authorities.

Vincenzo Troiano’s team is an outstanding performer in the investment funds legal market.

Flavia Pagnanelli stands out for her legal expertise and commercial sensitivity.

Principaux clients

Prelios SGR


QuattroR SGR


F2i SGR


Lendlease Group


Lendlease Italy SGR


Silver Fir SGR


AEW


Ardian France S.A.


CDP Real Asset SGR


Torre SGR


Savills Investment Management SGR


Investire SGR


Coima SGR


Blackrock


Kervis SGR


Castello SGR


FSI SGR


CDP Venture Capital SGR


Allianz Real Estate S.p.A.


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted the Lendlease Group in relation to the setting up of a reserved real estate alternative investment fund.
  • Assisted F2i SGR in relation to the subscription of units (by multiple institutional investors) of a private equity fund focused on investment in Italian infrastructure.
  • Advised CDP Real Asset SGR  on the extension of its authorisation.

Clifford Chance

In addition to benefiting from its integration with the firm’s regulatory practice, Clifford Chance‘s funds team routinely leverages the expertise of its corporate, banking, finance and tax colleagues. The group is highly experienced in UCITS products, as well as AIFMD investment vehicles for private equity, real estate, and private debt and credit. Lucio Bonavitacola specialises in banking and financial regulations, along with fund-related matters and Alberto Claretta Assandri is an expert in fund formation and regulatory issues. Giorgio Di Stasio and Iolanda D’Anselmo are other key figures to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Lucio Bonavitacola


Autres avocats clés:

Alberto Claretta Assandri; Giorgio Di Stasio; Iolanda D’Anselmo


Les références

Strong multi-jurisdictional team of investment fund lawyers.

Principaux clients

LaSalle AIFM Europe


F2i SGR S.p.A.


Zencap Asset Management


Kartesia Management


CBRE Investment Management


Generali Real Estate


Cassa Depositi e Prestiti


FIEE SGR


EQUITA Capital SGR


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised LaSalle AIFM Europe on the structuring and establishment of an Italian lending platform (dedicated to insurance companies and pension funds).
  • Advised on the structuring of a pan-European debit/credit fund.
  • Assisting with the Italian authorisation procedure to obtain the required permit to engage in lending business (through three different French funds).

CMS

Advising throughout the lifecycle of funds, CMS‘ Italian practice covers fund formation, regulatory and transactional work. The group covers a wide range of investment funds, including UCITs; and it is particularly specialised in alternative funds, such as private equity, real estate, and energy infrastructure funds, as well as hedge, venture capital, and credit and debt funds. The department is jointly led by Paolo Bonolis, who acts for funds on regulatory and transactional matters, while Andrea Arcangeli specialises in alternative investment funds. Alfredo Gravagnuolo also advises on investment fund regulation matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Paolo Bonolis; Andrea Arcangeli


Autres avocats clés:

Alfredo Gravagnuolo; Massimo Trentino


Principaux clients

AIMCo (Alberta Investment Management Corporation)


Heritage Capital Partners


ENPACL (Ente Nazionale Previdenza e Assistenza Consulenti del Lavoro)


Optimum Asset Management


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted AIMCo in relation to a partnership with Pinebridge Benson Elliot LLP and the launch of a real estate alternative fund managed by Europa Risorse SGR.
  • Assisted Heritage Capital Partners with the launch of a new fintech fund of funds.

DLA Piper

The investment management and funds practice at DLA Piper‘s Italy offices is active in relation to funds investing in real estate assets (including social housing and student accommodation), infrastructure, healthcare, renewables, credit, seed capital, and private equity. Team head Agostino Papa is experienced in financial and banking regulation, while legal director Nicoletta Alfano is an asset management and financial services regulation expert. Other key figures are senior lawyer Edoardo Campo, who 'combines legal expertise with commercial sensitivity perfectly'; and Eusapia Simone, who assists with special transactions, authorisations, and restructurings.

Responsables de la pratique:

Agostino Papa


Autres avocats clés:

Nicoletta Alfano; Edoardo Campo; Eusapia Simone


Les références

Client focus, proactive, prepared for all relevant issues, and meets deadlines.’

Solutions in line with clients’ rules and regulations.

Excellent preparation. Always manages to satisfy all requests and resolve all issues, even the most difficult ones.

Principaux clients

Colliers Global Investors Italy SGR S.p.A.


BFF Bank S.p.A.


Xyence Capital SGR S.p.A.


Credem Venture Capital SGR S.p.A.


Invimit SGR


Hines Italy RE


Generali Investment Partners SGR S.p.A.


DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR S.p.A.


DeA Capital Real Estate SGR S.p.A.


CDP S.p.A.


Canadian Solar Group


Prelios SGR S.p.A.


JP Morgan Asset Management (UK) Limited


CDP Venture Capital SGR S.p.A.


CDP Real Asset SGR S.p.A.


Investitori SGR S.p.A. (AIFM belonging to the Allianz Group)


Patrizia Invesmtent Management S. à r.l.


AXA REIM SGP SA


UBS Asset Management SGR S.p.A.


Generali Real Estate SGR S.p.A.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Hines on the structuring of an investment transaction carried out through a joint venture with Oaktree Capital Management, which concerned the acquisition of a real estate complex in Milan.
  • Assisted Canadian Solar in relation to a complex investment transaction involving an investment in an Italian REIF called CSFS I.
  • Assisted CDP S.p.A. in relation to the investment activities of Fondo Nazionale Ristrutturazioni Imprese – Comparto indiretto.

FIVELEX Studio Legale e Tributario

FIVELEX Studio Legale e Tributario‘s finance, banking and insurance department has significant expertise in financial regulatory matters, as well as capital markets and M&A transactions. The team also assists with the structuring and implementation of collective investment management schemes, along with the establishment of units in Italian and foreign funds, Francesco Di Carlo 'demonstrates a remarkable ability to think outside the box'; Francesco Mantegazza is a domestic and international taxation specialist; Edoardo Guffanti acts for banks, and investment, asset management and insurance companies; and Flavio Acerbi 'has outstanding knowledge'.

Responsables de la pratique:

Francesco Di Carlo; Edoardo Guffanti; Francesco Mantegazza


Autres avocats clés:

Flavio Acerbi; Debora Gobbo


Les références

Exceptional expertise in investment funds, deep understanding of regulations, and creative problem-solving consistently set them apart.

Its proficiency in navigating the complexities of investment fund regulations is invaluable.

They possess an in-depth knowledge of the ever-evolving regulatory landscape, ensuring that investments are always compliant and optimised for success.

Principaux clients

Assicurazioni Generali Group


Alkimis SGR S.p.A.


Clessidra Group


Consultinvest Group


Vontobel Group


Ersel Group


Kairos Group (in particular, Kairos Partners SGR)


BNP Paribas REIM SGR S.p.A.


PGIM Limited (prudential financial group)


Milano Investment Partners SGR S.p.A.


Greenstone SICAF S.P.A.


Real Step SICAF SGR S.p.A.


Insec Equity Partners SGR S.p.A.


Xenon AIFM S.A.


Endeka SGR S.p.A.


Freo Investment Managers S.à r.l.


Kryalos SGR S.p.A.


KERVIS SGR S.p.A.


SAVILLS IM SGR S.p.A.


Primonial REIM SGR S.p.A.


Castello SGR S.p.A.


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Generali Investments Holding with a complex project aimed at creating a fund manager that is focused on sustainable infrastructure investments.
  • Assisted RealStep SICAF with the setting up of Compartment 4, which is dedicated to development and income-generating management investments in real estate complexes.

Gianni & Origoni

The investment fund division of Gianni & Origoni‘s financial market regulation department advises on a range of asset management work, particularly the establishment of investment funds. Examples include open and closed-ended funds, UCITS, SICAF, and SICAVs. The team is jointly led by Luxembourg desk head Emanuele Grippo, who advises on investment services, asset management, pension funds, securities regulation, and structured finance; real estate expert Davide Braghini; and financial markets, corporate finance and equity capital markets specialist Paolo Bordi. Promoted to partner during 2022, Raffaele Sansone 'stands out for his client-oriented attitude'.

Responsables de la pratique:

Paolo Bordi; Emanuele Grippo; Davide Braghini


Autres avocats clés:

Raffaele Sansone; Floriana Sarra; Claudia Colomba


Les références

Great competence, support and presence.

A tight-knit team with broad experience in a wide range of topics.

Deep understanding of the relevant markets and knowledge of the banking and asset management sector – genuine client-oriented focus and availability are the key qualities.

Principaux clients

Aberdeen


Amundi


Arcadia SGR S.p.A.


Armònia SGR S.p.A.


Azimut Libera Impresa SGR S.p.A.


BlackRock


Capital Dynamics SGR (ex Advanced Capital SGR S.p.A.)


Coima SGR


Fideuram Investimenti SGR S.p.A.


Fineco Asset Manager


GAM (Italia) SGR S.p.A.


Goldman Sachs Asset Manager


Green Arrow (ex Quadrivio)


Innogest SGR


Nb Aurora


Neuberger Berman


Partners Group Limited


Pictet


Riello Investimenti SGR


Robeco Asset Manager


Russell


Tikehau Capital


UTI Asset Management


Lumen Ventures


Levante Capital


Deutsche Bank


Banca Generali


Euromobiliare Asset Manager SGR


Eurizon Capital Real Asset SGR


Foresight Group


AVM Gestioni SGR EuVECA


Legal & General (ex ETF Securities (UK) Limited)


Hamilton Lane


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Armònia SGR with setting up and launching the Armònia Italy Fund II, an alternative investment fund reserved to professional investors.
  • Assisted AVM Gestioni SGR with setting up Rialto I EuVECA, a venture capital fund aimed at investing in start-ups and SMEs.

Hogan Lovells International LLP

Advising asset management companies, investment funds, investment firms and banks, Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s practice  advises on a broad spectrum of regulatory work. The team is particularly expert in UCITS, AIFMD, MiFID II, and AML matters. Qualified in Italy, the UK and the US, Jeffrey Greenbaum, who leads the firm's Italian financial services and asset management group from Rome, focuses on the authorisation, distribution and regulatory aspects of financial entities, as well as regulatory inspections. Elisabetta Zeppieri's clients include major banks, payment institutions, e-money institutions, and financial intermediaries.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jeffrey Greenbaum


Autres avocats clés:

Elisabetta Zeppieri


Principaux clients

MFS Investment Management Company (Lux) S.à.r.l.


FE Fundinfo


Redwheel Funds


LGT IM Funds


ART SGR


PedersoliGattai

Pedersoli Studio Legale and Gattai, Minoli, Partners merged in January 2024 to become PedersoliGattai - its investment funds offering remaining part of the firm’s financial institutions department. The group assists domestic and foreign clients with the authorisations for asset manager incorporations and the establishment of alternative investment funds. Experienced in assisting asset managers, investment funds and investors on transactions and on the regulatory side, Giovanni Bandera leads the financial institutions and tax departments; and Giovanni Giuliani (at ADVANT Nctm until April 2023) assists with private equity and real estate investment fund-related structuring and fundraising.

Responsables de la pratique:

Giovanni Bandera


Autres avocats clés:

Giovanni Giuliani; Andrea Calvi


Les références

Very good knowledge of this area with a commercially-oriented approach.

Always available and competent – good negotiation skills.

Innovative, but with strong legal skills – the team is a reliable partner for complex transactions.

Principaux clients

Anthilia Capital Partners SGR


Ver Capital SGR


EnVent Capital Market Limited


Endeka SGR S.p.A.


Clessidra Capital Credit SGR


Ardian France SA


Lendlease Group


Prelios SGR


Green Stone SICAF


Dea Capital RE SGR


Investire SGR


CDP Venture SGR


Kervis SGR


Colliers Global Investors Italy SGR


TeamSystem Capital at Work SGR


Hedge Invest SGR


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Anthilia Capital Partners SGR on the establishment of the Anthilia GAP alternative investment fund.
  • Advised Ver Capital SGR on the authorisation process for the management and establishment of a fund called Ver Capital ELTIF Italia.
  • Advised EnVent Capital Market Limited on the set-up of an Italian subsidiary, in the form of a Società di Intermediazione Mobiliare.

Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons‘ financial services regulatory practice in Milan routinely acts for major brokerage houses, investment exchanges, investment banks, commodity traders, asset management companies, and general insurance and life assurance companies. The recent work of experienced financial markets Italian practice head, Romeo Battigaglia, who also heads up the financial services regulation group, includes obtaining several local licenses for UK-based MiFID firms and credit institutions. The firm’s Italy alternative funds group head, Andrea Tonon, focuses on private equity, private debt, venture capital, real estate, funds of funds, co-investment funds, and infrastructure funds.

Responsables de la pratique:

Romeo Battigaglia; Andrea Tonon


Principaux clients

Allianz Global Investors


Blackstone


BNP Paribas


Deutsche Bank


F&C Management


Jefferies


Jupiter


Schroders


UniCredit


Fondo Italiano di Investimento SGR


Merito SGR


Generali


Fortress


Eidos Partners


HitecVision


LeadCrest Capital


Illimity SGR


Crédit Agricole Italia


Dentons

Comprising experts from the firm's corporate, real estate, tax, M&A, and banking and finance practices. Dentons‘ Italian team is particularly focused on the establishment of real estate, private equity and credit funds. Heading up the financial services practice in Italy, Alessandro Engst acts for banks, fund managers, investment firms, insurance companies, payment institutions, fintech companies and pension funds on regulatory matters. Engst also assists with the establishment of investment funds.

Responsables de la pratique:

Alessandro Engst


Les références

The team’s strengths are its proactivity and ability to respond quickly to clients’ needs, even during very complex projects.

The team is always aware of the latest laws and regulatory updates.

Alessandro Engst – extremely expert, precise and professional, and recognised by the market.

Principaux clients

Fidelity


Eurizon Capital SGR


DeA Capital Real Estate SGR


COIMA SGR


Orion Capital Managers


GLP


Castello SGR


P&G SGR


Value Italy SGR


Threestones Capital Management


Mediobanca


UnipolSai


Quinta Capital SGR


Fort Partners


Kervis SGR


Finlombarda SGR


Fattal Hotel Group


BNP Paribas REIM Italy SGR


The Student Hotel


ENPAM


ENPACL


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisting Mediobanca with its first-of-their-kind transactions concerning the set-up of real estate investment funds (aimed at providing access to trophy assets to the bank’s ultra-high-net-worth clients).
  • Assisted Fidelity with the listing process of five thematic sub-funds of Fidelity UCITS ICAV on the Borsa Italiana’s ETF-plus market.
  • Assisted Fuchs Asset Management, as manager of Luxembourg fund Summus Fund S.A. SICAV-RAIF, with the launch of direct lending activity in Italy by Summus Fund One.

GIM Legal

GIM Legal‘s wide-ranging practice regularly advises asset management companies and investment managers on their establishment in Italy. The firm also fields specialists in UCITS and alternative reserved funds. Founder and managing partner Luigi Rizzi is a renowned investment funds regulation expert and former CONSOB regulator; and the track record of the firm's operations partner, Sergio Beretta, includes the incorporation of numerous real estate, private equity and venture capital funds.

Responsables de la pratique:

Luigi Rizzi


Autres avocats clés:

Sergio Beretta; Marco Corica; Manuela Rasori; Emanuele D’Auria


Principaux clients

Dea Capital RE SGR


Atlas Capital SGR


GWM Group


Euregio Plus SGR


Kervis SGR


IAM Capital Plc


Sagitta SGR


Linklaters Studio Legale Associato

Linklaters Studio Legale Associato‘ Italian team routinely advises investment managers on fund formations and financial regulation. The practice is routinely mandated by Bain Capital Credit for the structuring and establishment of Italian real estate and credit sector-related funds. The Milan office’s structured finance and financial regulatory practices are led by Dario Longo, whose practice covers the entire cycle of financially regulated assets. Flanking Longo, Emanuele Umberto Auriliahas remarkable legal and commercial expertise‘.

Responsables de la pratique:

Dario Longo


Autres avocats clés:

Emanuele Umberto Aurilia; Samuele Manfredo Pio


Les références

It’s legal and commercial expertise make the team a reliable partner to work with.

Emanuele Umberto Aurilia has remarkable legal and commercial expertise.

Principaux clients

GARBE Industrial Real Estate


Union Investment


Davidson Kempner Capital Management


Prelios SGR


Cromwell Property Group


PGIM Real Estate


Macquarie Asset Management


Bain Capital Credit Ltd


Three Hills Capital Partners (THCP)


Boreal IM Ltd


Cadillac Fairview (Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan)


DWS


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Macquarie Asset Management on the structuring and formation of an Italian real estate investment fund named Callisto.
  • Advised Cadillac Fairview and Boreal IM Ltd on the structuring and establishment of an Italian fund, which will serve as an Italian investment platform focused on logistic assets.
  • Advised Bain Capital Credit on the structuring and establishment of an Italian fund structure, managed by Cromwell Investments Sarl.

Studio Legale Cappelli RCCD

Studio Legale Cappelli RCCD's financial service regulation department is experienced in structuring and establishing investment funds, including credit, restructuring, turnaround, direct lending, real estate, private equity, and venture capital funds. The group also notably benefits from the firm's experience in advising on banking, insurance and financial regulation. Gabriele Buratti, who specialises in banking, finance and collective asset management, co leads the group alongside Milan and London-based Alberto Del Din.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gabriele Buratti; Alberto Del Din


Autres avocats clés:

Alessandra Davoli


Principaux clients

Hines Italy RE S.r.l.


CdpI SGR S.p.A.


Cdp Venture Capital SGR S.p.A.


Nextalia SGR S.p.A.


Fondo Italiano Investimenti SGR S.p.A.


Blue SGR S.p.A.


illimity SGR S.p.A.


Dea Capital Alternative Funds SGR S.p.A.


Pillarstone S.p.A.


Torre SGR S.p.A.


Prelios SGR S.p.A.


Banor Alternative Assets Sicav


Azimut Holding S.p.A.


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted both Unicredit and Azimut Holding with the structuring of a commercial partnership aimed at strengthening and developing UniCredit’s asset management strategy.
  • Assisted illimity SGR S.p.A. with the establishment of an Italian alternative investment fund called “illimity Capitale Rilancio” – iCR.
  • Assisted Hines Italy RE S.r.l, on behalf of HEPP Real Estate Fund S.à r.l. SICAV-RAIF, with the structuring of a transaction consisting in the investment by HEPP in a to-be-set-up Italian reserved real estate alternative investment fund.