Giovanna Tassitano
Legance - Avvocati AssociatiLegance - Avvocati Associati‘s financial intermediaries regulations practice acts for banking, financial and insurance clients on an array of regulatory matters, including related litigation and M&A deals. The ’skilled and technical’ Marco Penna predominantly focuses on investment services, securities offerings and off-site offerings; Giuseppe Alessandro‘s practice encompasses both regulatory issues and compliance matters, along with capital requirements, internal governance, general business activities and product governance; and Giovanna Tassitano advises banks, insurance companies and financial institutions on regulatory issues. Banking, financial services and asset management regulation specialist Federico Vezzani joined the group in February 2024 from BonelliErede, while former partner Marco Romanelli departed the firm in July 2023.
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‘The team is competent, well resourced, and can count on the deep knowledge of laws and markets that Legance has developed over time.’
'Marco Penna is skilled and technical, but he understands clients' needs and demonstrates flexibility when finding legal solutions that are best for clients.’
Key clients
- Advent International
- Apax Partners
- Banca Finint
- Banca Progetto
- Banca Sistema
- Banco BPM
- BPER Banca
- Crédit Agricole CIB
- CBRE
- Elliott
- Finest
- Fortress Investment Group
- Mediobanca
- Nexi
- UniCredit
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Federico Vezzani
Legance - Avvocati AssociatiNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Marco Penna
Legance - Avvocati AssociatiPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marco Penna, Federico Vezzani