Alessandro Zappasodi
White & Case (Europe) LLPWhite & Case (Europe) LLP‘s Italy team advises on the financial regulatory aspects of Italian and EU banking sector-related M&A and capital markets transactions. The Italy financial services regulatory practice in Italy is led by banking, financial, payment services and asset management regulations expert Alessandro Zappasodi. The other key team members are Licia Mongiello, whose practice covers authorisation procedures before Italian and EU supervisory authorities and Andrea Lamonica who advises on banking, financial and insurance regulatory issues.
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'Able to show commitment in any particular complex scenario - highly skilled in cross-border projects.’
'The ability to listen to the client's needs makes the team one of the most prominent law firms around.'
'The regulatory team comprises highly qualified lawyers with solid reputations on the market. The team is always available and ready to tackle any type of situation.'
‘The team is able to provide strong competences in any regulatory scenario.'
‘The financial services team at White & Case Italy has solid technical knowledge, vast experience in Bank of Italy procedures, good understanding of clients' needs, and the ability to influence decisions on the basis of sound legal recommendations.’
‘Alessandro Zappasodi and the team show eagerness and commitment in understanding the client's needs.'
‘Alessandro Zappasodi is an excellent lawyer. In addition to his technical skills, he is able to navigate complex international organisations with several stakeholders in different departments. Finally, he has the appropriate soft skills to address delicate situations.’
‘Alessandro Zappasodi and Licia Mongiello both show dedication and commitment in order to meet high-quality standards.’
Key clients
- Banca di Asti
- Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
- BFF Bank
- Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank
- Equiter
- Klarna
- Mediobanca
- Intesa Sanpaolo
- Société Générale Group
Work highlights
- Advised Intesa Sanpaolo and Equiter (an Italian independent advisory company) on the negotiation and execution of operational agreements with the European Investment Bank.
- Advised Mediobanca on the EU, UK and US regulatory aspects of its strategic agreement with the partners of Arma Partners and US Arma Partners to join forces in the digital economy space.
- Advised Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena on the US and EU regulatory aspects of its €2.5bn rights issue.
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Alessandro Zappasodi