Civale Associati's banking regulatory practice features Fabio Civale, an expert in the regulatory aspects of investment firms and management companies, particularly in relation to financial, banking and insurance services and products, collective portfolio management and AML. Civale is supported by Alberto Debernardi, Alberto Debernardi, Sebastiano Zanco and Federico Cattaneo.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘High levels of competence, and understanding of the client's business and operations.’

  • ‘The team is always available, kind and competent.’

  • ‘The availability of lead partner Fabio Civale is exceptional. His ability to understand the issues quickly and find a possible solution is unique. He also has in-depth knowledge of banking activities and the authorities' priorities.’

  • ‘The firm's team is well-organised, committed and skilled. ’

  • ‘The Civale law firm considers dialogue with the client to be the best way, not only to tailor solutions that meet regulatory and supervisory obligations, but to promote professional growth.’

Key clients

  • 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 Volksbank with a class action brought before the Venice Court of Appeal in relation to its shares.
  • Assisted with a Bank of Italy inspection.
  • Assisted client with the revision of internal regulations.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Fabio Civale, Alberto Debernardi, Stefania Starace, Sebastiano Zanco, Federico Cattaneo