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FinTech Legal - Italy
What the Team is Known For
Dentons has a multidisciplinary FinTech team in Italy that brings together experts in corporate, banking and finance, as well as intellectual property and financial services. The firm's FinTech work includes the formation and regulation of e-money and payments operations, FinTech-related AML matters and funding transactions.
Strengths
Dentons stands out for its combination of specialised skills, a pragmatic approach, and the ability to manage complex operations in a certain timeframe.
The good thing about Dentons is its flexibility as well as the ability to compare and give a broader view. They are always able to be very specific but also contextualise.
We're quite innovative and Dentons really understood our approach without just making us fall in line with the norms, which was very different from other lawyers we dealt with.
Dentons were very professional and we received smart, well-adjusted answers and deep analysis. They have good connections with the authorities and receive up-to-date information and developments.
Work Highlights
Dentons has been helping Cash Nova to structure a transaction for the purchase of a FinTech platform. This has involved, among other things, helping to draft documentation around contracts for the platform.
Notable practitioners
Alessandro Engst is head of financial services at Dentons in Italy. He is highly sought after for his expertise in regulatory FinTech issues, including PSD2 and the structuring of innovative payment agreements. He also regularly assists Italian banks with the digital onboarding process.
Alessandro has represented an absolute point of reference for quality, lucidity and vision. His ability to combine technical rigour and strategic vision was distinctive.
Alessandro had great soft power, was well connected, and had a great connection with regulators. He also showed excellent communication.
Alessandro always got the points we suggested and was up to date on various areas. He was an expert on financial issues with the Bank of Italy.
Valerio Lemma is of counsel in Dentons' banking and finance practice. He advises domestic and international banks and payments institutions on regulatory matters arising from the use of new technologies, including AI.
Valerio Lemma is an excellent lawyer to work with - he has a very good understanding of regulation.
