Iacopo Canino

Iacopo is widely recognized as a world-class finance lawyer across all major Italian and international legal publications. Having worked on several outstanding financing transactions in the Italian market over the past decades, Iacopo understands the changing needs of his clients and supports them through the fast changing financial landscape,  being equally at home both in the large-cap and mid-market space. Iacopo developed a specific and thorough expertise in Private Credit & Direct Lending having been at the forefront of this fast growing market since its start in Italy. He regularly advises investors and issuers/borrowers on unitranche, senior, mezzanine and PIK financings in the context of both performing and distressed situations. 

Iacopo is ranked amongst the leading lawyers in Banking & Finance by all major directories. He's also recommended in Restructuring & Insolvency by The Legal 500 2024. 

Additionally, Iacopo is one of the very few Italian banking attorneys with specific knowledge and experience in the high yield space. 

Iacopo is also highly active in the areas of general corporate and commercial law and is very highly regarded for his experience in the areas of M&A. He has advised on a broad range of M&A transactions in the Italian market with particular focus on private equity.