Hogan Lovells Expands Corporate & Finance Practice in Italy with Restructuring & Special Situations team hire

Press releases | 04 November 2024

London, Milan, Rome, 4 November 2024 - Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce the addition of two distinguished partners, Francesco De Gennaro and Alessandro Lanzi, to its Italian Corporate & Finance practice. Francesco and Alessandro bring a wealth of experience in restructuring, distressed investments, and dispute resolution, further strengthening the firm’s presence in Italy and enhancing its ability to serve clients across key global markets.

Francesco De Gennaro focuses on restructuring and special opportunities investments, advising companies, lenders, and investors on cross-border financial and corporate restructurings. His extensive client portfolio includes prominent entities in sectors such as transportation, manufacturing, and real estate. Francesco has advised on landmark restructuring projects, including those within complex distressed asset portfolios and high-value acquisitions of significant loan portfolios.

Alessandro Lanzi specializes in dispute resolution, particularly within bankruptcy and restructuring-related proceedings. He represents major financial institutions and has advised on high-stakes cases, including disputes in the sports industry regarding media rights, as well as complex cross-border litigations across finance, real estate, and media sectors.

“Francesco and Alessandro are outstanding additions to our team,” said James Doyle, Head of the Corporate & Finance practice at Hogan Lovells. “Their expertise aligns with our commitment to providing top-tier support to clients in the Corporate & Finance sector, especially within private capital and restructuring. “

“We are delighted to have hired one of the top special sits teams operating in Italy today,” said Tom Astle, head of Restructuring & Special Situations. “They will be an excellent fit both for our global restructuring business, and our top end finance practice in Italy.”

Patrizio Messina, Managing Partner, Italy, added: “The team’s presence allows us to further our mission to support clients across Italy and beyond with their complex restructuring, financial and other legal needs.”

Their arrival complements Hogan Lovells’ global growth strategy by strengthening its Restructuring & Special Situations capabilities, further supporting the firm’s vision of being a trusted partner in key markets worldwide.