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Antonio AzzaraPartner, Corporate Department

ntonioazzara@paulhastings.com

ntonio Azzar is a partner in the Corporate practice of Paul Hastings and is

ased in the firms Milan office. Mr. Azzar focuses his practice on matters ofalian corporate law. He has been actively involved in a number of corporate

estructurings, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions for

ajor Italian and international clients. He has advised both corporate and

stitutional clients on most of the recent Italian restructuring, insolvency and

stressed debt transactions.

r. Azzar has significant experience in the corporate practice and has worked

n matters involving cross-border acquisitions, including major acquisitions in theontext of distressed companies.

ecent Representations

Alstom in the negotiation of a share purchase agreement for the purchase of a

majority stake in an Italian company. Mr. Azzar, supported by the Milan and

Beijing teams of Paul Hastings, advised Alstom in the negotiation and

execution of a binding memorandum of understanding and assisted the client in

the negotiation of the final share purchase agreement.

A group of bondholders in the restructuring of Alitalia. With 1.4 billion of debt,

of which 720 million was bonds, Alitalia was one of Europes largest

restructurings in 2008. Given the predominant role of trade unions and the

highly charged political environment, this restructuring involved very complex

ssues, including dealing with newly introduced ad hoc legislation.

Enel in a joint bid to acquire a contractor role in offshore oil and gas fields in

the Abu Qir area in Egypt.

Enel in connection with the acquisition of the East El Burullus offshore oil and

gas block in Egypt and the setting up of a joint venture company with EGAS

and Total.

Lehman Brothers in connection with the impact of its 15 September 2008 filings

nto Chapter 11 on its Italian entities and operations.

Milan

T: 39-02-30414-214

F: 39-02-30414-005

Practice Areas

Restructuring

Europe

Corporate

Admissions

Italy

Languages

Italian

Education

University of Michigan Law

School, LL.M., 2000

Universita Cattolica Del Sacro

Cuore, J.D., 1995

Atlanta, Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, London

Los Angeles, Milan, New York, Orange County, Palo Alto, Paris

San Diego, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Tokyo, Washington DC

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Spazio Investment, the holding company of a closed-end Italian real estate

fund managed by Pirelli RE, in connection with its 450 million admission to

isting on AIM and international offering jointly led by Credit Suisse and

Deutsche Bank.

John Galt Ltd in the potential acquisition of distressed Italian motorcycle

manufacturer Benelli from the Merloni Group. As Benelli was in liquidation, the

matter involved complex issues of insolvency law, in addition to the usual

mergers and acquisitions aspects. While a share purchase agreement was

signed, the parties decided not to close the transaction.

ccolades and Recognitions

With the Milan restructuring team, is highlightedin The Legal 500: ...Practice

figures Bruno Cova and Antonio Azzar especially stand out. One in-house

counsel marveled at Bruno Covas and Antonio Azzars impressive

knowledge of the new bankruptcy regime; their understanding of corporate law,

the banks negotiations requirements and internal approval process was

astonishing.

peaking Engagements and Publications

Writes articles on corporate law and has spoken on corporate and restructuring

matters both in Italy and abroad

rofessional and Community Involvement

Member of the Italian Bar Association since 1998

ducation

University of Michigan Law School LL.M., 2000

Cattolica S.C. University in Milan, Italy, 1995 (magna cum laude)

ews

pril 10, 2013

aul Hastings Advises SNAM, GIC and EDF in the 2.4 Billion Acquisition of

otals TIGF Assets

uly 06, 2012

aul Hastings Advises Strategic Value Partners on Ferretti Group Restructure

Atlanta, Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, London

Los Angeles, Milan, New York, Orange County, Palo Alto, Paris

San Diego, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Tokyo, Washington DC

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une 29, 2012

aul Hastings Represents Audley in Restructuring of TAS

pril 20, 2012

aul Hastings Represents Exor in the Sale of Alpitour

ecember 23, 2011

aul Hastings Represents Lucchini in 2011's Largest Italian Restructuring Deal

ecember 23, 2011

aul Hastings Represents Exor in the Sale of Alpitour

ublications

une 24, 2013

aly Tweaks the Bankruptcy Act to Increase Creditors' Protections

ctober 26, 2012

ew Italian Measures Facilitate Debt Restructuring and Protect DIP Financing

eptember 19, 2012

ew Italian Measures Facilitate Debt Restructuring and Protect DIP financing -pdate

uly 02, 2012

ew Italian Measures Facilitate Debt Restructuring and Protect DIP Financing

ugust 04, 2010

alys Emergency Budgets Provisions Facilitate Restructurings Updated

une 01, 2010

Atlanta, Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, London

Los Angeles, Milan, New York, Orange County, Palo Alto, Paris

San Diego, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Tokyo, Washington DC

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aly's Emergency Budget's Provisions Facilitate Restructurings

arch 09, 2010

alian Restructuring Proceedings: Recent Developments in Prepackaged Plans

f Reorganization

anuary 08, 2009

aly - The Marzano Law: a Special Procedure for Large Insolvent Companies

nalysis of the Amendments Brought by the Alitalia Case

Atlanta, Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, London

Los Angeles, Milan, New York, Orange County, Palo Alto, Paris

San Diego, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Tokyo, Washington DC

Antonio Azzara (Continued)