About

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Our Italian banking team assists major banks, corporate and financial institutions in all types of financing transactions. The lawyers in our team have both a broad experience in this field and a detailed knowledge of Italian and foreign banking and financial markets. We assist clients in all relevant areas of banking and finance law, including syndicated and bilateral lending, financing of M&A and private equity deals, real estate finance and credito fondiario transactions, project finance, leasing and asset finance in diverse industry sectors (aviation, rail, shipping), debt restructuring, including through formal certified plans, restructuring agreements and composition with creditors and banking and financial services regulation.

Financial Services Regulation:

The professionals from our Financial Services Regulation group have extensive expertise advising financial institutions and intermediaries operating in Italy on the implications arising from regulatory requirements at domestic and European level. 
Our clients include management and investment companies, intermediaries, international and Italian commercial and investment banks, asset managers and investment funds, investment companies, insurance companies, pension funds, securities dealers and brokers and other key players in the financial markets. We maintain excellent relationships with Italian regulatory authorities.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation - Italy

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells is an international law firm renowned for representing both lenders and borrowers in a range of transactions, including acquisition and leveraged finance, debt refinancing and other credit facilities. The lawyers act on matters relating to a variety of sectors including real estate, energy and manufacturing. From its office in Rome, the team shows significant expertise in the regulatory field, particularly on mandates concerning payment services and anti-money laundering compliance.

Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells assisted Italgas with a EUR600 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility provided by a pool of Italian and international banks.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Iacopo Filippo Canino
1
Iacopo Filippo Canino
1
Band 1

Iacopo Filippo Canino is a distinguished lawyer who has significant expertise in acquisition finance, revolving credit facilities, SACE-backed financing and note issuances. He regularly advises major banks, private equity firms and corporations on funding and refinancing. He joined Hogan Lovells Studio Legale from White & Case in January 2025.

Iacopo Canino is very experienced and also effective in understanding deal dynamics. He understands the context as well as the contractual aspects of a deal. 

Iacopo is always available, hands-on, and always provides answers and clarification promptly and reliably.

Iacopo Canino is one of the best lawyers we work with in Italy, for the quality of his legal input and commercial acumen.

He always finds a solution with a positive attitude and a high-level commercial approach.

Jeffrey Greenbaum
3
Jeffrey Greenbaum
3
Band 3

Jeffrey Greenbaum dedicates his practice at Hogan Lovells to financial services regulatory advice. His expertise includes digital banking, anti-money laundering obligations, payment services and virtual assets. He is also adept at handling cross-border work, being qualified in Italy, the UK and the USA.

Jeffrey Greenbaum is precise, up to date and very helpful.

Patrizio Messina
3
Patrizio Messina
3
Band 3

Patrizio Messina is an esteemed lawyer who has recognised expertise in structured finance. He also offers support to clients on UTP loans, financing grants and framework agreements.

Carlo Massini
5
Carlo Massini
5
Band 5

Carlo Massini is dual-qualified in Italy and New York. He advises Italian and international lenders and borrowers on financing and refinancing mandates, acting for clients in the real estate, energy and industrial sectors.

Carlo Massini provides an excellent service with impeccable attention to detail and a quick and efficient response to all requests.

He demonstrates deep knowledge and understanding of the issues addressed.

Elisabetta Zeppieri
U
Elisabetta Zeppieri
U
Up and Coming

Elisabetta Zeppieri is a well-regarded practitioner who is recognised for her skills in regulatory matters. She assists clients with payment platforms, anti-money laundering compliance and virtual asset services registration.

Elisabetta Zeppieri is always available and up to date.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Banking & Finance

Iacopo Filippo Canino
1
Iacopo Filippo Canino
1
Band 1
Patrizio Messina
3
Patrizio Messina
3
Band 3
Carlo Massini
5
Carlo Massini
5
Band 5
Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation

Jeffrey Greenbaum
3
Jeffrey Greenbaum
3
Band 3
Elisabetta Zeppieri
U
Elisabetta Zeppieri
U
Up and Coming

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