Giacomo Bertolissi has extensive experience advising organisations, including leading investment banks, corporates, and funds, on a wide range of products such as margin loans, NAV finance facilities, loan-on-loan financings, and derivatives.
Giacomo was selected to participate in the prestigious ISDA Future Leaders in Derivatives Program (2023 cohort), which recognises emerging talent in the derivatives sector.
Results
- Represented financial institutions in connection with loan-on-loan financings secured by loans originated across multiple European jurisdictions and the U.S., backed by real estate assets and high-value artwork.
- Represented a private equity fund in connection with a bilateral asset-backed NAV facility.
- Represented an issuer in an accelerated share repurchase transaction through a forward contract
- Represented various financial institutions in connection with the negotiation of total return swaps, forward purchases and collar transactions
- Advised buyers and sellers on LSTA and LMA secondary debt trades
Recognitions
- Legal 500 UK, Recommended, 2026
- Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales, 2026
Capabilities and industries
Regional markets
Credentials
Education
- University of Verona, PhD
- Columbia Law School, LLM
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Law
Admissions
- England and Wales
- Italy
- New York
Languages
- English
- Italian