FIVERS Studio Legale e Tributario‘s finance, banking and insurance department has significant expertise in financial regulatory matters, as well as capital markets and M&A transactions. The team also assists with the structuring and implementation of collective investment management schemes, along with the establishment of units in Italian and foreign funds, Francesco Di Carlo 'demonstrates a remarkable ability to think outside the box'; Francesco Mantegazza is a domestic and international taxation specialist; Edoardo Guffanti acts for banks, and investment, asset management and insurance companies; and Flavio Acerbi 'has outstanding knowledge'.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Exceptional expertise in investment funds, deep understanding of regulations, and creative problem-solving consistently set them apart.'
- 'Its proficiency in navigating the complexities of investment fund regulations is invaluable.'
- 'They possess an in-depth knowledge of the ever-evolving regulatory landscape, ensuring that investments are always compliant and optimised for success.'
- 'Outstanding professional ethics, efficiency and kindness are the qualities that always make them clients' preferred choices.'
- 'Francesco Di Carlo - what truly distinguishes him is his creativity when it comes to innovative solutions. When faced with unique challenges or opportunities in the investment fund arena, he consistently demonstrates a remarkable ability to think outside the box.'
- 'Francesco Mantegazza and his team are unique professionals, who always make themselves available for any queries and any explanations, even if not strictly related to the agreed mandate.'
- 'Francesco Mantegazza is a fantastic professional.'
- 'Flavio Acerbi has outstanding knowledge, is always available, and very responsive.'
Key clients
- Assicurazioni Generali Group
- Alkimis SGR S.p.A.
- Clessidra Group
- Consultinvest Group
- Vontobel Group
- Ersel Group
- Kairos Group (in particular, Kairos Partners SGR)
- BNP Paribas REIM SGR S.p.A.
- PGIM Limited (prudential financial group)
- Milano Investment Partners SGR S.p.A.
- Greenstone SICAF S.P.A.
- Real Step SICAF SGR S.p.A.
- Insec Equity Partners SGR S.p.A.
- Xenon AIFM S.A.
- Endeka SGR S.p.A.
- Freo Investment Managers S.à r.l.
- Kryalos SGR S.p.A.
- KERVIS SGR S.p.A.
- SAVILLS IM SGR S.p.A.
- Primonial REIM SGR S.p.A.
- Castello SGR S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Assisted Generali Investments Holding with a complex project aimed at creating a fund manager that is focused on sustainable infrastructure investments.
- Assisted RealStep SICAF with the setting up of Compartment 4, which is dedicated to development and income-generating management investments in real estate complexes.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Francesco Di Carlo, Edoardo Guffanti, Francesco Mantegazza