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EY TAX & LAW ITALY‘s team routinely advises on the regulatory side to corporate issues, as well as on acquisition, corporate and real estate finance deals. The practice additionally assists with the regulatory obligations of regulated entities. Providing ’excellent guidance’, Milan-based Michele Odello heads up the banking and finance regulatory group.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘EY has very good knowledge in terms of the banking and finance sector. The legal consultants are always available to support the client's requests.’

  • ‘They manage the legal advice very well and always do their best in order to support the client.’

  • ‘The team is always available, even on short notice, and always offers practical solutions to very complex problems.’

  • ‘Great attention to detail, and the lead partner remains involved throughout the transaction, while assisted by a very competent team of assistants.'

  • 'Very good understanding of banking legislation and a pragmatic approach.’

  • ‘Academic and practical knowledge of banking regulation.'

  • 'Commitment and dedication to the project.'

  • 'The communication and synergy with Michele Odello is excellent. He is supportive and collaborative throughout, and provides excellent guidance.'

Key clients

  • Banca Sistema S.p.A.
  • Cassa di Rsparmio di Asti S.p.A.
  • Fineco Bank S.p.A.
  • Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A.
  • Banca Patrimoni Sella S.p.A.
  • Consultinvest SIM S.p.A.
  • Bitpanda
  • BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions
  • BNP Paribas S.A.
  • Deutsche Leasing Italia S.p.A.
  • Fondo Pensione Monte dei Paschi
  • Cassa di previdenza aziendale per il personale del Monte dei Paschi di Siena
  • Groupama Asset Management
  • Impact SGR S.p.A.
  • ING Bank N.V. – Succursale italiana
  • Adelaide S.A.S.
  • Obsidian Capital S.p.A.
  • AQA Capital – Italian Branch
  • NTT Data Italia S.p.A.

Work highlights

  • Assisted Adelaide Sas, a French insurance intermediary, with the acquisition of 80% share capital of an Italian insurance brokerage company.
  • Assisted Fineco Bank with the application of a bail-in procedure.
  • Advises Cassa di previdenza aziendale per il personale del Monte dei Paschi di Siena on the organisational structure of its pension scheme.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michele Odello

Other key lawyers

Orsola Zane, Francesco Paolo Sasso