Michele Cicchetti

DWFManaging Partner

Michele is well recognised in Italy as a specialist in acquisition finance, mergers and acquisitions and finance transactions. He frequently advises multinational and domestic companies in energy-related project financings, corporate restructurings and M&A transactions and he acts for private equity investors and major international sponsors in leveraged finance transactions as well. His experience enables him to effectively assist long-term investors in all phases of the investment cycle – from the setting-up of the appropriate investment structures and the establishment of joint ventures with co-investors to the acquisition, financing, management and sale of assets. He has a deep understanding of technical, regulatory and financial issues relevant to corporate, energy, infrastructure and real estate projects and has a pragmatic approach to deal-making. Michele has gained a significant reputation in Italian business circles in his areas of expertise and sits as board member in major leading international corporations. Michele is recognised as a highly regarded for corporate finance according to Chambers Europe.