Alma LED advises on the regulatory aspects of banking law, investment services and structured finance. It is particularly focused on fintech, payment services and e-money. The banking and financial regulation team is led by Marco Zechini, an expert in banking, financial and payment services regulation, anti-money laundering and corporate governance. Luca Benvenuto focuses on CONSOB and Banca d’Italia-related regulatory issues; and Sergio Visalli  and Rachel Benvenuto are also experienced practitioners.

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Key clients

  • AdmiralPay Istituto di Pagamento
  • Banca Valsabbina
  • Istituto per il Credito Sportivo
  • Oktopay
  • Satispay
  • Teamsystem
  • Telepass
  • Sunday Marketplace OÜ
  • Lemonway
  • Ephelia Capital
  • Iconto
  • Demetra Capital
  • PostePay
  • Unipolpay
  • Bancomat
  • Tinaba

Work highlights

  • Assisted AdmiralPay with its activities and management of relations with the national authorities.
  • Assisted Oktopay (a Cyprus-based e-money card and wallet distributor) with the structuring and drafting of agreements for the launch of Oktopay payment solutions in Italy.
  • Advised Satispay, an Italian free app for digital payment and online money transfers, on the launch of restaurant voucher services in Italy through the app.

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.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marco Zechini, Luca Benvenuto

Other key lawyers

Sergio Visalli, Rachel Benvenuto