DLA Piper
Client SatisfactionPart of its Italy finance, projects and restructuring group, DLA Piper's financial services team advises on a broad range of banking and financial regulation-related domestic and cross-border matters. Examples include AML issues, derivatives, usury law, payment services, e-money and crypto assets. Heading the team, Agostino Papa has significant financial and banking regulation experience, while Vincenzo La Malfa's workload includes derivatives. Nicoletta Alfano also focuses on financial services regulation.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team offers a high-quality service and supports its clients in all circumstances.'
- 'Capable of handling highly complex situations, resolving them through effective solutions.'
- 'The team is very professional and has very deep knowledge of the real estate market.'
- 'Availability and a client-oriented approach are key qualities of the team.'
Key clients
- Asset Management Company – AMCO
- Zurich Group
- Zurich Italy Bank
- Zurich Investments Life S.p.A.
- Alkemia Capital Partners SGR S.p.A.
- Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A.
- Azimut Libera Impresa SGR
- Banca Generali S.p.A.
- Banca IFIS S.p.A.
- Banca Sistema S.p.A.
- Banco BPM S.p.A.
- CDP Venture Capital SGR S.p.A.
- Commerzbank AG Milan Branch
- CREDEM Private Equity SGR
- Finlombarda S.p.A.
- MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese S.p.A.
- Poste Vita S.p.A.
- Aquila Capital Real Asset Investments
- SUSI Partners AG
- Quickbit eu AB
- BlueBay Funds Management Company S.A. - Italian Branch
- Natwest Markets NV – Italian Branch
- ZPay Istituto di Pagamento
Work highlights
- Advised Zurich Group on the newly-incorporated Italian bank of Zurich Group (Zurich Italy Bank).
- Advised Asset Management Company – AMCO on the drafting and review of pre-contractual and contractual documentation concerning lending activity.
- Provides ongoing assistance to the Italian branch of Commerzbank AG.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Agostino Papa