Ashurst grows finance practice with hire of Riccardo Rossi

Global law firm Ashurst continues to expand its Banking and Finance offering with the appointment of partner Riccardo Rossi, based in Italy.

Riccardo brings a wealth of consolidated experience in advising leading banks, corporates and investment funds across a wide range of financing transactions. His arrival marks a further boost to the finance team and the next step in the growth of the Italy practice, an area of strategic focus for the firm.

Riccardo will be supported by a team of experienced finance lawyers, and joins with senior associate Giulia Lamon and associate Marco Sangiorgi, growing the existing team to 10 practitioners.

"We are delighted to welcome Riccardo to the firm," said Anne Grewlich, CEMEA Head of Global Loans and Global Markets. "His breadth of experience, both lender and borrower side, combined with the depth of his knowledge of the Italian and international markets, make him a great asset to the firm and to clients. Banking and finance is a strategic area of focus for us, and Riccardo's arrival – together with Giulia and Marco– demonstrates our commitment to the continued growth and success of our European team, and to expanding our global finance capability."

Carloandrea Meacci, managing partner of Ashurst's Milan office and member of the global board, added: "We are pleased Riccardo is joining Ashurst. His team player attitude fits well with the collaborative spirit of the Italian partnership; his consolidated experience in advising financial institutions, corporates and debt funds makes him an ideal match for us thus contributing to strengthen our offer in a key strategic industry".

Riccardo Rossi commented "I'm thrilled to be joining Ashurst and look forward to working with the Italian team and with colleagues across the global network. The international presence combined with a well-regarded banking and finance practice make Ashurst the perfect place to continue my professional journey."