
Watson Farley & Williams' banking and finance team advises on a range of significant financings involving the firm’s core sectors, namely energy, transport and infrastructure. The practice is co-led in Italy by Mario D’Ovidio, a longstanding project and asset finance expert, and shipping financing specialist Furio Samela.
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Distinctions
La satisfaction du client
Témoignages
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- ‘Watson Farley’s B&F team is impressive, well structured, highly technical and passionate.’
- ‘They are reliable and knowledgeable about the market - they guide clients towards commercial solutions.’
- ‘WFW has a well-rounded team, consisting of strong professionals at all levels.’
- ‘Their senior lawyers are great, and their associates are very respectful and competent. The team works very well together, they are adaptable and quick to answer.’
- ‘The attorneys at WF&W work well in teams and are able to comprehend the true motivations and requirements of a transaction. Clients receive a lot of support, particularly during a deal's pivotal period.’
- ‘Matteo Trabacchin is an exceptionally competent lawyer.’
- ‘Matteo Trabacchin stands out in terms of quality of advice and delivery.’
- ‘Matteo Trabacchin is highly collaborative and responsive. He has both interpersonal and technical skills. He’s also very good at managing his team.’
Clients clés
- Alpha Trains
- GreenGo
- Sonnedix
Points forts
- Advised Alpha Trains on its €1.3bn debt raising.
- Advised Sonnedix on the signing of an innovative €500m loan facility to finance the construction of its renewable development pipeline in Europe and the UK.
- Advised GreenGo on the execution of a €15m convertible loan.
Avocats
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Responsable de la pratique
Mario D’Ovidio; Furio Samela
Autres avocats clés
Michele Autuori; Matteo Trabacchin