Award and accolades
We are proud of the external recognition we have gained for the quality of our work, our professionalism and our commitment to client care. Below is a selection of our accolades since 2009.
In the area of banking and finance:
Legal 500 EMEA 2013 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale acts on acquisition, asset and energy finance, as well as export credit and trade finance, project finance, public finance, real estate lending, restructuring and insolvency, and general commercial lending. The team advised the project company Brebemi, as borrower, on increasing a bridge loan granted to finance the realisation of a large highway project in northern Italy.”
Premio Internazionale Le Fonti 2012: Norton Rose wins the award for Best Law Firm in Italy for Project Finance
Chambers Europe 2012 states that “Norton Rose has been involved in a steady flow of work in asset and acquisition finance, as well as energy projects. The team also comes recommended for aviation, shipping and real estate finance. Thanks to its widespread global network, the firm is able to handle multijurisdictional deals and core clients include Alitalia, BNP Paribas and UniCredit. Sources say: ‘Always available, diligent and responsive to our needs’.”
Legal 500 EMEA 2012 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale advised project company BreBeMi on the financing of a 62km toll highway in northern Italy, and advised UniCredit Bank AG, IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG, and GE Capital Interbanca as mandated lead arrangers on the debt package granted to MCP MIC to support the acquisition of shares in Microgame.”
Chambers Europe 2011 states that “This team is highly active in project finance and is particularly recommended for its work in the energy sector. The firm has also seen an increase in restructuring and real estate finance transactions. Sources say: ‘very strong in project finance’.”
Legal 500 EMEA 2011 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale is particularly noted for project finance transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors.”
Chambers Europe 2010 states that “This team … has an expansive international network and pool of resources that enables it to co-ordinate multi-jurisdictional transactions.”
Chambers Global 2009 states that “This team is recommended for its ability to work ‘at great speed, with a really fantastic understanding of what it is to serve its clients’ needs’.”
Legal 500 EMEA 2009 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale benefits from English and Italian law capabilities and has been involved in a raft of energy deals, boasting an excellent record on solar-related transactions” … The practice is ‘ very effective at defending banks’ interests during difficult negotiations with borrowers and sponsors’ state clients.”
In the area of capital markets:
Chambers Europe 2012 states that “This team combines industry-specific knowledge with a keen technical legal ability. It is, therefore, able to provide a business-oriented service to clients in a variety of sectors, including transport and energy. The group is traditionally known for its equity work, but has recently increased its activities in debt and securitisations, despite challenging market conditions. It has developed a sound working relationship with ratings agency DBRS and is increasingly present on structured finance deals. Clients regard the firm's global network as a terrific asset, as it enables them to conduct cross-border transactions without the need to hire extra counsel.”
Legal 500 EMEA 2012 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale was particularly active in capital increase projects, as well as in advising clients on new regulations regarding takeover bids and exchange tender offers approved by CONSOB. … Norton Rose Studio Legale advised DBRS Ratings on various securitisations with an aggregate value of several billion euros.”
Chambers Europe 2011 states that “This firm, traditionally focused on equity markets, has weathered challenging conditions by focusing on AIM work.”
Legal 500 EMEA 2011 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale is noted for its industry know-how in relation to financial institutions, energy, infrastructure, transport and technology.”
Chambers Global 2010 states that “Whilst the equity sector is amongst the hardest hit by the economic crisis, this firm has turned potential misfortune into opportunity and become one of the first names to be associated with operations launched on AIM Italia, which is dedicated to small and mid-sized enterprises with strong potential for growth. A team combining talents from the Milan and Athens offices oversaw the admission of Neurosoft as the first company to enter the new market.”
Chambers Global 2009 states that the team is “acclaimed for its ‘excellent service’.”
In the area of corporate and M&A:
Chambers Europe 2012 states that “A solid mid-market player, Norton Rose acts for some impressive clients, including BNP Paribas, France Telecom and ENI. Clients value the team's international credentials and full-service corporate expertise. Sources say: ‘Fast in acting on our needs’.”
Legal 500 EMEA 2011 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale has been increasingly active in cross-border M&A and private equity deals.”
In the area of energy law:
Legal 500 EMEA 2013 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale’s team covers renewable energy – including biomass, solar, wind and waste-to-energy – as well as oil and gas, and traditional power industries.”
Chambers Europe 2012 states that “Sources commend this firm's prolific activity in the renewables sector. It predominantly handles project finance work and is noted for its excellent cross-border capabilities. The group's Milan office has been very active in this respect, particularly with regards to deals in South Africa. The team advises a wide spectrum of energy clients, including banks, developers and sponsors. Notable highlights include advising Origis on financing a portfolio of photovoltaic projects in southern Italy and Sicily, with a combined capacity of 11 MW.”
Legal 500 EMEA 2012 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale’s expertise covers renewable energy, oil and gas, and power. It advised Centrobanca as mandated lead arranger on the financing of certain solar photovoltaic power projects.”
Legal 500 EMEA 2011 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale stands out for its renewables sector experience, advising on solar, wind, biomass and waste-to-energy projects.”
Legal 500 EMEA 2010 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale counts 30 lawyers who assist in areas such as energy trading, energy finance, upstream oil and gas, and energy capital markets. The team is particularly respected for its strength in the renewable energy sector.”
In the area of EU and competition law:
Legal 500 EMEA 2013 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale’s practice covers antitrust, competition and regulatory issues, including merger control, cartel or other market investigations, anti-competitive agreements, and abuses of dominant position. The group’s sector expertise includes financial services, energy, consumer goods, and software and IT.”
In the area of insurance law:
PLC WhichLawyer 2012 and 2011 awards us the top ranking, “Leading firm”.
In the area of restructuring and insolvency:
Legal 500 EMEA 2013 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale acts in complex, high-value restructurings and has industry-specific expertise in the shipping, energy and real estate sectors.”
Legal 500 EMEA 2012 states that: Norton Rose Studio Legale acted for several banks on the €51m debt restructuring of natural gas distributor Servizi Energetici Integrati and its subsidiaries.”
In the area of real estate law:
Legal 500 EMEA 2013 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale’s real estate team fields finance and corporate law experts, who are supported by tax, dispute resolution and administrative law specialists. The practice advised ABN AMRO Bank and Eurocommercial Properties on the financing of a large shopping mall.”
Legal 500 EMEA 2012 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale advised Banca Nazionale del Lavoro as sole arranger and lender of the debt package supporting the creation of Fondo Immobiliare – Comune di Milano I, established to maximise a portfolio of 65 properties owned by the Municipality of Milan.”
Legal 500 EMEA 2011 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale is active on the purchase, sale and finance side of commercial real estate transactions, its team comprised of corporate, finance, tax, and dispute resolution experts, as well as environmental, administrative and town planning law specialists."
Legal 500 EMEA 2010 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale advises both national and international investors and developers, and is well regarded for its strength in acting on the financing side of purchases of real estate and real estate portfolios.”
In the area of shipping law:
Chambers Europe 2012 states that “Shipping is an important focus for this global firm and the same is true of its Italian practice. Although not involved in regular shipping transactions, it is highly active in shipping finance matters and has sustained a healthy deal flow despite the challenging economic climate. The group recently advised the European Investment Bank on a EUR150 million financing package provided to Grimaldi Compagnia di Navigazione for the acquisition of new vessels.”
Chambers Europe 2011 states “Clients praise the quality of the service received, commenting that the group ‘is able to attend to all our needs’.”