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16 Mar 2026

A&O Shearman, Ashurst and Hogan Lovells advise on Banco BPM €1bn six‑year covered bond issuance

"A&O Shearman, Ashurst and Hogan Lovells acted on the €1 billion, 6‑year covered bond placement by Banco BPM, issued under its €10 billion "BPM Covered Bond 2" programme for institutional investors. A&O Shearman (legal) and Ashurst (tax) advised Banco BPM, while Hogan Lovells assisted the joint lead managers. Key advisors included Pietro Bellone (A&O Shearman), Michele Milanese (Ashurst) and Annalisa Dentoni‑Litta (Hogan Lovells); Banco BPM’s internal legal team was led by Antonia Cosenz and Maria Teresa Guerra. Source: Legalcommunity."

A&O Shearman, Ashurst and Hogan Lovells participated in the transaction: A&O Shearman (legal counsel) and Ashurst (tax counsel) assisted Banco BPM, while Hogan Lovells advised the joint lead managers. The transaction was an institutional placement of a €1 billion covered bond with a six‑year maturity, issued under Banco BPM’s €10 billion “BPM Covered Bond 2” programme. Lawyers who participated (name — seniority/title — practice area or role as stated) - Pietro Bellone — Partner, A&O Shearman — led the A&O Shearman legal team (transaction legal counsel) - Dario Illice — Trainee, A&O Shearman - Francesco Piantoni — Trainee, A&O Shearman - Michele Milanese — Managing Partner, Ashurst — coordinated Ashurst’s tax team (tax counsel) - Roberto Ingrassia — Counsel, Ashurst — tax - Irene Tedeschi — Trainee, Ashurst - Annalisa Dentoni‑Litta — Partner, Hogan Lovells — led the Hogan Lovells team advising the joint lead managers - Roberto Trionte — Senior Associate, Hogan Lovells — member of Hogan Lovells’ team for the joint lead managers - Andrea Di Paola — Associate, Hogan Lovells — member of Hogan Lovells’ team for the joint lead managers - Serena Pietrosanti — Head of Tax Italy, Hogan Lovells — followed the tax aspects - Maria Cristina Conte — Counsel, Hogan Lovells — followed the tax aspects - Antonia Cosenz — Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Banco BPM — led Banco BPM’s in‑house legal team - Maria Teresa Guerra — Head of Legal Finance Area, Banco BPM — member of Banco BPM’s in‑house legal team
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