Civale Associati's 18-strong team acts for banks, financial intermediaries, insurance companies, payment services providers, and e-money issuers on regulatory matters. Fabio Civale advises on the regulatory aspects of financial, banking and insurance services and products. The team is completed by Alberto Debernardi, Angela Morabito, Federico Cattaneo and Sebastiano Zanco.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The law firm is highly skilled in banking and financial regulatory matters - focused on clients’ needs with a practical approach and attention to clients’ peculiarities.’
  • ‘All the individuals have a goal-oriented attitude, and they are always very open to dialogue and discussions on legal topics/issues, with the aim of defending their clients as best as possible.’
  • ‘Deep knowledge of supervisory practices and always available.’
  • ‘The constant involvement of Fabio Civale is synonymous with the attention and professionalism provided by the team, which aims to understand clients’ needs.’
  • ‘The long period of collaboration with clients is a manifestation of mutual esteem and recognition of the desire for constant discussion and professional growth.’
  • ‘The size of the firm is a plus for the client, given the possibility of interacting quickly and continuously with the firm's professionals.’
  • ‘Reaction times to clients’ needs are a strategic element in the dynamic context in which the company operates.’

Key clients

  • Agos
  • Cassa Rurale Renon
  • Banca Valsabbina
  • Banca Aidexa
  • Banca Cantonale Grigione
  • Fondo Pensione Gruppo Credit Agricole
  • Cassa di Ravenna
  • Prexta
  • Banca Intesa
  • Banca Mediolanum
  • Volksbank
  • Illimity Bank
  • BNP Paribas Lease Group
  • Arval
  • Ak Nordic
  • Raffaisen
  • Cassa di Sovvenzione e Risparmio dei dipendenti della Banca d’Italia
  • Finaosta
  • Banca Sistema
  • Credem
  • Credit Agricole
  • Cassa Centrale
  • Barclays
  • Banca di Piacenza
  • Banca Sella
  • Banco Desio
  • Banca Popolare Pugliese
  • Banca Popolare Sant’Angelo
  • Banca UBAE
  • AFI – ESCA
  • Claris
  • Che Banca
  • IBL
  • Tecnocasa
  • Kiron
  • Scania Finance
  • Hera

Work highlights

  • Assisted Voksbank with a class action brought by over 700 shareholders.
  • Advised Mediolanum on its corporate governance.
  • Assisted Scania with its new corporate governance structure.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Fabio Civale, Alberto Debernardi, Federico Cattaneo, Angela Morabito, Sebastiano Zanco