Iacopo Fontana has an extensive experience in distressed M&A, debt restructuring and insolvency procedures. He advises Italian and foreign companies, banks and financial institutions on debt restructuring transactions (both in-court and out-of-court transactions) and on default situations in general. Iacopo also assists his clients in banking transactions, structured finance, real estate financing, project financing and other capital market operations, and has developed a significant experience in the shipping sector.

Iacopo is ranked in Chambers and Partners and mentioned as follows: “Iacopo is an incredible adviser who I would go to for many matters”, “His rigorousness, combined with the willingness to understand, allows him to face and manage complex situations that require going beyond the strictly technical legal aspects of matters” and “Iacopo Fontana builds excellent relationships, is quick when carrying out activities, and has an aptitude for problem solving” (2025), “Quick, precise and solution oriented” (2019).