Two new partners for firm’s finance practice in Italy
International law firm Bird & Bird has appointed finance experts Federico Del Monte and Corrado Fiscale as partners, based in its Milan office. Federico and Corrado will join Bird & Bird along with a team of five associates (Pietro Castoldi, Diego Del Principe, Pietro Grieco, Anita Lucchini and Federico Mariani).
Federico and Corrado, who have been working together for more than 25 years, have extensive experience in banking and finance transactions, with particular expertise in structured finance. They have a strong reputation for pioneering complex and innovative financing transactions and exploring new structures and asset classes.
They advise clients operating in a wide range of industries, particularly within the financial services and consumer sectors.
Joss Hargrave, Michael Jünemann and Giuseppe D'Agostino, co-heads of Bird & Bird’s international finance & financial regulation practice, said: ‘As the finance sector continues to evolve at a rapid pace and becomes increasingly digital, Federico and Corrado’s unparalleled expertise in the securitisation market and impressive track record in handling innovative and complex financing transactions, combined with Bird & Bird’s leading position in digitalisation of the financial markets and crypto securities, will bolster our offering for the benefit of our clients.’
Giovanni Galimberti and Raimondo Maggiore, co-heads of Bird & Bird in Italy, said: ‘Federico and Corrado’s focus on diversification and their innovative approach to problem-solving aligns perfectly with Bird & Bird's culture of fostering innovation and delivering value to our clients. Their extensive expertise and knowledge in the finance industry will hugely benefit our finance & financial regulation capabilities in Italy and we look forward to the opportunities they will bring to our firm.’
Federico commented: ‘I am excited to embark on this next step in my career with Bird & Bird, a firm that not only values innovation but actively cultivates it. I look forward to contributing to the firm's dynamic environment and working together to deliver exceptional value and innovative solutions to our clients across the Bird & Bird network.’
Corrado added: ‘I am looking forward to joining Bird & Bird. The firm’s collaborative culture, global reach and reputation for delivering top-tier solutions to clients make this a very exciting team to be a part of. I am eager to work with colleagues internationally to keep driving progress in the finance sector and propel our clients’ success.’
