Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 2
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Provided by Bird & Bird
Our team is at the forefront of the Italian market thanks to its strong track record on the regulatory side of the financial sector. We have gained significant experience advising on the rules governing banking and financial services activities and we assist clients across all relevant areas, including in particular:
- performance of investment services;
- capital management and compliance with capital requirements;
- creation and marketing of investment funds;
- creation and issue of financial products;
- market abuse;
- insurance and insurance distribution;
- FinTech;
- ESG and sustainable finance regulation;
- anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism;
- derivatives;
- consumer credit;
- payment services and e-money;
- outsourcing model and development of IT structure.
Chambers Review
Bird & Bird advises a wide range of banking and financial institutions on regulatory frameworks and relations with the regulatory authorities. The law firm's areas of expertise include European and national regulations, packaged insurance products and payment services as well as fund formation. It often assists key banks, insurers, investment firms and fund managers. The team's lawyers are additionally well equipped to advise clients on ESG regulations as well as MiFID II and MiFIR.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird assisted Kryalos with the formation of an "FIA di credito" alternative investment fund operating in the real estate investment sector.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Timeliness in analysis, updating and benchmarking are some of Bird & Bird's points of excellence."
"Bird & Bird have very strong capability in guiding the client, supporting governance bodies and meeting regulators' requirements."
"The team is composed of highly trained professionals who apply strategic vision to resolve problems."
"Timeliness in analysis, updating and benchmarking are some of Bird & Bird's points of excellence."
"Bird & Bird have very strong capability in guiding the client, supporting governance bodies and meeting regulators' requirements."
"The team is composed of highly trained professionals who apply strategic vision to resolve problems."
Notable Practitioners
Raimondo Maggiore offers a range of financial services regulatory expertise, including launching of funds and EU regulatory advice. He is also experienced in handling MiFID II and MiFIR matters.
"Raimondo Maggiore was formerly with the Italian stock market regulator CONSOB, so he has a great knowledge of regulation and gave us a lot of security with his ability to communicate with the authority."
Rossella Sansone has extensive experience in impact assessments and MiFID II and MiFIR matters as well as insurance distribution advice. She also regularly advises on the creation of funds and other investment services.
"Rossella Sansone stood out for her competence and availability."
"We appreciated her expertise and ability to give guidance."
Stefano Febbi possesses broad expertise relating to EU directives and MiFID II and MiFIR matters. He also offers regulatory expertise in payment services and AML compliance.
"Stefano Febbi ensures maximum satisfaction on all matters."
"Stefano Febbi displays versatility, competence and strategic vision."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Industries
Provided by Bird & Bird
Asset Management
Banking
Blockchain
FinTech
Financial Services
Insurance
Real Estate
Technology