Lexia‘s financial services regulatory and fintech team covers banking and investment services regulation, payment services, e-money, investment funds, alternative trading platforms, blockchain regulation, anti-money laundering, and compliance. Advising Italian and foreign financial institutions on the regulation of banking, financial, insurance, investment and payment services, Angelo Messore is ’a key player in the market’, and Francesco Dagnino specialises in financial services regulation, along with capital markets, corporate and M&A.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Specialised expertise and niche focus, and a client-centric approach.’
  • ‘Technology-driven legal services - great collaboration and teamwork.’
  • ‘Commitment to professional development and pro bono and social impact initiatives. Innovative in its billing practices, and a strong focus on diversity and collaboration.’
  • ‘A partner that aligns with clients’ values, offers transparency, and leverages modern tools and strategies to deliver superior results.’
  • ‘The individuals within this firm stand out, not only because of their legal expertise but also their dedication to client service, innovation and collaboration.’
  • ‘Unique strengths in mentorship, problem solving and ethical practices that create an environment where excellence is the norm. These qualities, along with a strong focus on diversity, responsiveness and integrity, make them exceptional when compared to competitors.’
  • ‘Very well-connected team and true full-service law firm. Team's strengths are in combining financial market knowledge from banking, payments and issuances. Very active in fintech and has good sector knowledge. Good value for money.’
  • ‘Angelo Messore is a key player in the market - not afraid to keep looking for better solutions for his clients. Very commercial and his work is in depth.’

Key clients

  • TPPay
  • Sienna Investment Management
  • PKB Bank
  • EFG Bank
  • Vivid Money
  • Vivid Invest
  • Look Lateral
  • LL DEXX
  • Piece Finance
  • Sekurest
  • Mondial Bony Service
  • Cludbdeal
  • XConnect Trading
  • Calamatta Cuschieri Investment Services
  • Swan
  • Persia International Bank
  • Novacapital
  • Scalapay IP
  • H1 Finance
  • Pie Systems
  • One Trading Markets
  • Twikey
  • H1 Finance
  • Amundi SGR
  • Amundi Asset Management
  • Abalone Asset Management
  • Alkemia SGR
  • Amber Capital SGR
  • Ersel Banca Privata
  • Quaestio Capital SGR

Work highlights

  • Assisted Scalapay IP with the execution of a partnership agreement with Deutsche Bank Italy, in relation to the offer and distribution of consumer credit products.
  • Assisted Swan, a French e-money institution, with the establishment of its Italian operations.
  • Assisted H1 Finance, an Italian fintech company operating under the WhitLess brand, with setting up its Italian platform.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Angelo Messore, Francesco Dagnino

Other key lawyers

Massimo Paolo Gentili, Federico Bonardi