Giovanna Tassitano
Legance - Avvocati AssociatiLegance - Avvocati Associati‘s financial intermediaries regulations practice comprises specialists in the regulatory aspects of banking, finance and insurance. The team is co-led by Marco Penna, an expert in investment services, securities offerings and off-site offerings; and banking and insurance regulation specialist Federico Vezzani, a February 2024 recruit from BonelliErede, who ’has deep knowledge of market practices’. The group also includes Giovanna Tassitano, an adviser to banks, insurance companies and financial institutions on regulatory issues; Giuseppe Alessandro, who focuses on banking, insurance and financial regulation; and corporate finance practitioner Armenia Riviezzo.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is unique in the Italian legal landscape because it can cover many regulatory matters, ranging from banking to asset management issues.’
- ‘They are very well equipped to face complex matters, even within challenging timelines.’
- ‘Meets clients’ expectations during complex negotiations - strong negotiation skills.’
- ‘Federico Vezzani has deep knowledge of market practices and he is well recognised by most of the Italian players in this field.’
- ‘Federico Vezzani has been able to build a strong team that is able to face a wide range of legal matters.’
Key clients
- First Capital
- Banco BPM
- Eurovita
- Nexi
- Scalapay
- Banca CF+
- Generalfinance
- Nextalia SGR
- Mediocredito Centrale – Banca del Mezzogiorno
- Cassa Centrale Banca
- Fortress Investment Group
- BCC PAY
- Illimity
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Practice head
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Marco Penna, Federico Vezzani