Andrea Giannelli coordinates the Banking & Finance and Debt Capital Markets departments of Legance and he is widely acknowledged as a key player in banking, structured finance and DCM transactions. He has been involved in a large number of complex transactions, always being at the forefront of the major bond issues under Euro Medium Term Note / Global Medium Term Note programmes or on a stand-alone basis, liability management transactions, securitisations and other structured finance transactions (including in particular CMBS and NPLs portfolio transfers) as well as bonds placed on domestic and international markets, including innovative capital instruments issued by banks and financial intermediaries for capital adequacy purposes.
Andrea is ranked in Band 1 in the Banking & Finance and Capital Markets: Securitisation sectors; he is mentioned in Chambers and Partners as follows: “Andrea Giannelli is always very effective in finding solutions”, “He has always given us the utmost availability and guidance on every financial and corporate issue”, “Andrea Giannelli is present in all discussions on structured deals and securitisation. He stays close to the client throughout the deal” and “Andrea has very high-level skills in M&A and banking, always offering an all-round service with a high degree of responsiveness” (2025), “Andrea is super competent, reliable and a first-class problem solver. He keeps looking for solutions even when things are very complicated”, “he is always well prepared and fully understands the client’s business, is very commercial but above all is technically very strong. His authority and standing in the market are exceptional” and “he displays a high degree of availability and reliability” (2024), “Andrea has an exceptional skill set” (2023), “he finds solutions and is able to see the bigger picture” (2022), “brilliant lawyer” (2021), “extremely active in securitisation” and “commercially smart” (2020), “he handles any issue that may arise, always available and naturally oriented to innovative solutions” (2019), “he is very skilled” with “deep knowledge and strong background”, “he is reactive and pragmatic” and “he is very responsive and diligent, always following up quickly” (2018), “he was very pragmatic and a key stakeholder in the deal, he did a brilliant job” (2017), “he has outstanding capabilities in the debt capital markets space” (2016), “brilliant and diplomatic” (2015), “one of the most prepared and experienced people in Italy DCM” (2014), “highly recommended by clients, especially for global MTN programmes” (2013) and “lauded for his considerable skill in debt matters” (2012), “esteemed for his skill in debt and securities areas” (2011). Andrea is also ranked in the Capital Markets: Debt category.
In The Legal 500, Andrea is ranked in the Hall of Fame category for the sectors Banking & Finance: borrower side, Banking & Finance: lender or arranger side and Debt Capital Markets. Moreover he is mentioned as follows: “He has outstanding experience, problem-solving abilities and professionalism” (2022), “Andrea Giannelli’s main strengths are competence, availability and a problem-solving ability” (2021) and “Andrea Giannelli has high levels of technical competence and an impeccable approach to this subject” (2020).
In IFLR1000 he is recognised ad Market Leader in the Banking & Finance section.
