Gianni & Origoni's team advises on the distribution of banking, financial and insurance products. It is also experienced in compliance, AML and market abuse. Emanuele Grippo ‘stands out as a particularly competent and business-oriented professional'; Paolo Bordi advises on the regulatory issues surrounding banking, finance, investment services, insurance and asset management; and Marco Zaccagnini is the principal figure in London. The practice further includes Raffaele Sansone, who specialises in financial markets, insurance and corporate finance; and financial regulatory law expert Claudia Colomba, a December 2023 recruit from Hogan Lovells International LLP.

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Testimonials

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‘Gianni & Origoni is a leading law firm, with its main strengths being its lawyers - highly professional, always available to help, client oriented, and solutions-focused.’
'All the Gianni & Origoni lawyers are very professional and helpful.’
‘In-depth knowledge of the Italian regulatory framework and understanding of wholesale banking operations.’
‘Not only does this practice have a deep understanding of key banking and finance regulatory issues, but they are extremely effective in supporting clients when incorporating the issues into each specific business model.'
'They invest the time and resources in anticipating future trends, with a particularly competitive edge in fintech and new digital solutions.’
‘The partners are outstanding in terms of knowledge and experience. They know and understand the clients' business models, and are able to customise their professional support in such a way that makes a difference.'
'Emanuele Grippo is recommended for his professionalism and high-quality advice, as well as his availability and solutions-oriented mindset.'
'Emanuele Grippo stands out as a particularly competent and business-oriented professional, who is able to devise innovative solutions for complex issues.’

Key clients

Advance SIM
Agos Ducato S.p.A.
Allianz Bank Financial Advisors S.p.A.
Arrow Global Group
Banca Generali
Banco Santander, S.A. Milan
Banque J. Safra Sarasin
Barclays Bank PLC
Blackrock
Candriam Investors Group
Capital International Limited
Cassa di Sovvenzioni e Risparmio fra il Personale della Banca d'Italia S.c.r.l.
Cerved Master Services S.p.A.
Cirdan Capital Management Ltd.
Credit Suisse
DeA Capital S.p.A.
Deutsche Bank
Eurizon Capital Real Asset SGR
Euroclear S.A./N.V.
Euronext SA
Fideuram S.p.A.
FinecoBank S.p.A.
GAM (Italia) SGR S.p.A.
Goldman Sachs
Grosvenor Capital Management
Itas Mutua
Lombard Odier
Macquarie Bank Limited
Neuberger Berman
Pirelli & C. S.p.A.
Robeco
Santander Consumer Bank S.p.A.
Treezor (Société Générale Group)
UniCredit S.p.A.
Wilmington Trust
Zetland Capital Partners LLP
Zurich Italy Bank S.p.A.

Work highlights

Assisted Zurich Group with the setting-up of Zurich Italy Bank.
Assisted Treezor with the analysis of several technical, regulatory and security matters relating to its ongoing operational activities.
Provides ongoing assistance to BBPLC with respect to its Italian operations, following the UK’s withdrawal process from the EU (Brexit).