Stefano Sennhauser
Partner
Milan
Stefano Sennhauser
Partner
Milan
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Stefano has over 25 years’ experience in banking and structured finance. He is widely acknowledged as a leading finance lawyer in Italy by the top legal directories and has advised on some of the largest Italian transactions in the market.
In the banking sector, he advises borrowers and lenders on a broad range of financing transactions, including general lending, leveraged and acquisition financing, real estate finance and project finance. In the area of structured finance, Stefano advises both arrangers, originators and issuers on many of the leading public and private securitisation transactions performed under Law 130 and Law 52/91 in relation to a variety of assets, on the establishment and amendment of covered bond programmes, and the issue of high yield debt and project bonds. He also advises lenders and borrowers on debt restructuring transactions and provides advice on regulatory and compliance issues applicable to the banking and finance sectors.
“He's strong technically, great at solving problems and handling complex situations.” Chambers Europe & Global 2023 (Banking & Finance: Italy)
“Combines top-quality technical skills with a very practical and concise style.” Chambers Europe & Global 2022 (Banking & Finance: Italy)
“He is deeply experienced and able to manage complex negotiations smoothly.” Chambers Europe & Global 2021 (Banking & Finance: Italy)
Expertise
Practices
Sectors
Qualifications
Professional
Academic
JD, Università degli Studi di Milan, 1989
Master, Corporate & Securities Law, New York University, 1992
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Expertise
Practices
Sectors
Qualifications
Professional
Academic
JD, Università degli Studi di Milan, 1989
Master, Corporate & Securities Law, New York University, 1992
Recognition
He has an outstanding knowledge of banking legislation and is a tough negotiator. He provides a first-class service, and is a must in mega-deals.
Chambers Europe & Global 2017 (Banking & Finance: Italy)
Stefano Sennhauser is a true expert with a pragmatic and problem-solving approach.
Legal500 EMEA 2017 (Banking & Finance: Italy)
