Alessandra Pala
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Alessandra Pala

Counsel

Alessandra is a capital markets lawyer who helps Italian and foreign clients with various types of securities offerings and financings.
She has expertise in bond issues, including convertible, exchangeable and high yield bonds, as well as EMTN and ECP programmes and liability management transactions. She also advises on leveraged and acquisition finance, working with banks, private equity firms and debt funds on cross-border and domestic deals. In addition, she assists on insurance matters and securities regulation issues, such as the Prospectus Directive, the Transparency Directive and the Market Abuse Regulation. She has a strong relationship with the Italian regulators and stock exchanges, with whom she deals with regularly.

Expertise

Industries

Speaking Engagements

  • Speaker, Borsa Italiana - Euronext Group "One year later", Milan, 11 December 2024

Recognition

Alessandra Pala is very good at managing procedures and processes, and excellent at liaising with counterparties and making transactions run smoothly.
Chambers Europe & Global 2025 (Debt Capital Markets: Italy)
Alessandra Pala is a top lawyer as well as a really good adviser for all matters related to capital markets.
Chambers Europe & Global 2024 (Debt Capital Markets: Italy)

Qualifications

Admissions

Admitted as avvocato, Italy, 2008

Academic

JD, University LUISS Guido Carli, 2004

Languages

English, Italian
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.