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Bird & Bird

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation

Global Guide 2026 : Italy


Bird & Bird

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Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation - Italy

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird advises a wide range of banking and financial institutions on regulatory frameworks and their interaction with the regulatory authorities. The 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

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  • Bird & Bird advised IQ EQ Fund Management (Ireland) on the formation of several closed-end alternative investment funds in Italy.

Strengths

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  • Bird & Bird takes a pragmatic approach, has deep knowledge of Italian law, reacts quickly and is very client-oriented.

    Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation respondentGlobal
  • Bird & Bird has an experienced team that is extremely knowledgeable, very open to discussion and absolutely effective in providing the professional services required.

    Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation respondentGlobal
  • Bird & Bird has an excellent ability to propose alternative and tailor-made solutions with respect to customer needs.

    Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation respondentGlobal
  • Bird & Bird stands out for its solid experience, solid skills, seriousness and reliability.

    Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation respondentGlobal
  • Their main strengths are their high professional standards and their ability to best interpret the needs of clients.

    Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersRaimondo Maggiore
    Eminent PractitionersRaimondo Maggiore

    Raimondo Maggiore

    Raimondo Maggiore offers a range of regulatory expertise in financial services, including launching of funds and EU regulatory advice. He is also experienced in handling MiFID II and MiFIR matters.

    • Raimondo Maggiore's main strengths are the clarity of his explanations and the accuracy of his analyses.

      Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Rossella Sansone
    Band 2Rossella Sansone

    Rossella Sansone

    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 is an excellent professional.

      Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Stefano Febbi
    Band 3Stefano Febbi

    Stefano Febbi

    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.

Ranked Individuals at Bird & Bird (3)

Italy

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    Raimondo Maggiore

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    Rossella Sansone

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    Stefano Febbi

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