Hogan Lovells adds a team of 13 to create one of the largest global law firm Finance practices in Italy

The team [pictured] includes two partners, Francesco De Gennaro and Alessandro Lanzi, who the firm announced in November 2024. Francesco De Gennaro will lead the Hogan Lovells RSS practice in Italy. 

The expanded practice – which is based in both Milan and Rome – offers a wealth of experience assisting companies, lenders and institutional investors on financial restructuring and turnaround, distressed investments and special situations, further strengthening the firm’s presence in Italy and enhancing its ability to serve clients across key global markets.

“We are delighted to welcome Francesco, Alessandro and their team to Hogan Lovells,” said James Doyle, Head of the Corporate & Finance practice. “Bringing them to the firm demonstrates our ambition and commitment to providing top-tier support to clients, especially within private capital and restructuring.” 

Tom Astle, Head of Restructuring & Special Situations at Hogan Lovells, said: “This is one of the top special situations teams operating in Italy today and an excellent fit for our global restructuring business, further supporting the firm’s vision of being a trusted partner in key markets worldwide.”

Patrizio Messina, Managing Partner, Italy, said: “The arrival of partners Francesco De Gennaro and Alessandro Lanzi, together with counsel Francesco Manzari and 10 other colleagues represents a strategic addition to our top-end finance practice in Italy and will enhance our ability to support clients across Italy and beyond with their complex legal needs.”