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

  • Hogan Lovells assisted Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners with EUR904 million of financing for the acquisition of Salcef Group.

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 knows when to make concessions to a counterparty but always understands and prioritises the client's interests. He is a master of negotiations.

Iacopo Canino is a very direct and straightforward lawyer, very client-dedicated, laser-focused on the matter and very solution-oriented.

Iacopo Canino is a highly skilled professional with wide and varied commercial vision. He is capable of analysing and simplifying highly complex operations.

Iacopo Canino has great experience and knowledge, coupled with an ability to find solutions and break through obstacles. He has a great ability to drive negotiations forward.

Iacopo gets transactions done quickly and without drama.

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.

Jeff Greenbaum stands out for his vision.

Jeff Greenbaum is vastly experienced and has a deep understanding of regulatory-related requirements in Italy.

Jeff is very well known and respected. He has strong relations with clients and a good network.

Patrizio Messina
3
Patrizio Messina
3
Band 3

Patrizio Messina is Hogan Lovells' managing partner for Italy. He is an esteemed lawyer who is dual qualified in Italy and England. He has recognised expertise in structured finance and securitisation. He also offers support to clients on UTP loans, financing grants and framework agreements.

Patrizio Messina is very strong in securitisation matters and also has strong capital markets ability.

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.

U
Bianca Caruso
U
Up and Coming

Bianca Caruso is increasingly recognised and appreciated for her expertise in advising major Italian and international banks, private credit firms and corporate clients. She is noted for her experience assisting with major acquisition financing, sustainability-linked loans and other corporate transactions.

Bianca Caruso is impressive in handling complex matters. She is responsive and efficient.

Bianca Caruso is thorough and dependable.

Elisabetta Zeppieri
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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 provides practical advice and has a proactive approach.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Italy

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
U
Bianca Caruso
U
Up and Coming
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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