Big news in the legal world! Dentons, a leading global law firm, is bolstering its Italian Restructuring, Insolvency, and Bankruptcy practice with a significant new addition. On November 17, 2025, they welcomed Paolo Rusconi as an equity partner and Head of the practice in Milan, alongside senior associate Mattia Maggioni. This move signals a strong commitment to providing top-tier legal services in a crucial area of business law.
Paolo Rusconi isn't just any lawyer; he's a highly respected figure in his field, recognized by prestigious publications like Chambers Europe and The Legal 500 EMEA. He brings a wealth of experience in debt restructuring, banking law, and complex transactions, especially those involving distressed mergers and acquisitions (M&A). His client list includes a diverse range of financial institutions, companies, and private equity funds.
Before joining Dentons, Rusconi was a partner at another major international law firm, where he led the Insolvency and Restructuring practice in Milan since 2019. Before that, he honed his skills at several prominent Italian and international firms. This extensive background provides a solid foundation for his new role.
Together with Mattia Maggioni, Rusconi will be instrumental in strengthening Dentons' restructuring expertise. They will be enhancing a team already known for its strong track record in advising both Italian and international companies and investors on complex restructuring matters. This team has already advised on many high-profile cases.
With the arrival of Rusconi and Maggioni, Dentons' Restructuring, Insolvency, and Bankruptcy practice in Italy now boasts a team of one partner and five lawyers at various seniority levels. This team will work closely with colleagues from other practice groups, ensuring a fully integrated and coordinated approach to handling complex, cross-practice issues. This integrated approach is critical for navigating the complexities of modern business challenges.
Federico Sutti, Chairman of Dentons’ Europe Board and Italy Managing Partner, highlighted the significance of these new additions, stating that they complement Dentons’ full-service offerings and further strengthen the firm’s Restructuring, Insolvency, and Bankruptcy practice. He emphasized that Rusconi's experience and reputation bring significant added value to clients, enabling the firm to offer even more targeted and effective solutions during corporate crises and transformations.
Paolo Rusconi himself expressed his enthusiasm about joining Dentons and leading the practice in Italy. His goal is to solidify the firm’s position as a key player in restructuring matters, offering clients – both domestic and international – an integrated, multidisciplinary approach, supported by Dentons’ global platform.
And this is the part most people miss... With Rusconi's arrival, the number of equity partners at Dentons in Italy now totals thirty-six. This growth reflects the firm's overall expansion and its commitment to providing comprehensive legal services.
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