Alessandra has gained extensive experience advising Italian and foreign investment banks and corporate entities on various types of capital markets transactions, including EMTN and ECP Programmes, standalone bond issues (including convertible bonds), private placements, liability management transactions, structured finance products and deals (including covered bonds and securitisations).
Alessandra has also gained experience in the equity market and in a wide range of securities regulation matters, including Prospectus Directive, Transparency Directive and Market Abuse Regulation, providing constant regulatory advice to banks, corporate entities and financial intermediaries, both Italian and foreign. She liaises on a daily basis with the Italian regulatory authorities and stock exchanges establishing a sound net of contacts with them.
Expertise
Recognition
“Alessandra Pala is a top lawyer as well as a really good advisor for all matters related to capital markets”
Chambers Global & Europe, 2024 (Capital Markets – Debt: Italy)
Qualifications
Admissions
Admitted as avvocato, Italy, 2008
Academic
JD, University LUISS Guido Carli, 2004
Languages
English, Italian
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.