Craig Byrne
Partner
Milan
Craig Byrne
Partner
Milan
Contact details
Craig's practice is focussed on corporate finance and bank regulatory. He has acted as counsel to lenders, sponsors, investors, investment banks and issuers in connection with a variety of transaction types, such as private placement transactions, project finance transactions (including project bonds), convertible and exchangeable bonds, structured equity transactions and capital securities for banks and insurance companies.
Recognised as a leading lawyer by Chambers & Partners, IFLR 1000 and Legal 500 for debt capital markets in Italy, clients enthuse “he is very commercial and understands the client’s needs in very complex situations. He is a point of reference for more complicated transactions.” Chambers Europe & Global 2023 (Capital Markets: Italy)
“A well-rounded professional and a point of contact on regulatory aspects and structured complexities.” Chambers Europe & Global 2022 (Capital Markets: Italy)
“He is able, even in the most stressful moments, to stay calm and find pragmatic solutions.” Legal500 EMEA 2019 (Capital Markets: Italy)
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Expertise
Practices
Sectors
Qualifications
Professional
Admitted as solicitor, Ireland, 2018
Admitted as Avvocato Stabilito, Italy, 2005
Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 2002
Admitted as barrister, British Columbia, Canada, 1997
Academic
LLB, Osgoode Hall Law School, 1996
BA, The University of British Columbia, 1991
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Expertise
Practices
Sectors
Qualifications
Professional
Admitted as solicitor, Ireland, 2018
Admitted as Avvocato Stabilito, Italy, 2005
Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 2002
Admitted as barrister, British Columbia, Canada, 1997
Academic
LLB, Osgoode Hall Law School, 1996
BA, The University of British Columbia, 1991
Recognition
He is very commercial and understands the client’s needs in very complex situations. He is a point of reference for more complicated transactions.
Chambers Europe & Global 2023 (Capital Markets: Italy)
A well-rounded professional and a point of contact on regulatory aspects and structured complexities.
Chambers Europe & Global 2022 (Capital Markets: Italy)
He is able, even in the most stressful moments, to stay calm and find pragmatic solutions.
Legal500 EMEA 2019 (Capital Markets: Italy)