BonelliErede‘s financial services regulatory offering is well-known in the market for advising some of Italy’s largest banks and lenders on complex investigations and compliance matters, regulated M&A and other transactions, AML, fintech, and more. Leading the team is longstanding banking and insurance regulatory specialist Giuseppe Rumi, who assists clients with investigations, major takeovers, combinations and reorganisations. Anna Di Vilio's expertise lies in banking, asset management and investment funds. Newly-appointed partner Giulio Vece is a key name for prudential regulation, entity establishment and authorisation, corporate governance and more. Andrea Savigliano handles regulated M&A and banking and finance transactions, as well as investigations, AML, and more, and Nicolò Rinaldo’s practice includes extraordinary transactions and advice to e-money and payment services. Fabrizio Colonna and Marco Boldini bring additional fintech, electronic money and payment systems knowledge to the table, and Michele Cisolla is another key name.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The firm stands out for the authority with which it deals with the supervisory authorities, bringing experience from both international banks/groups and neo-banks more closely aligned with our scope. The collaboration that has been refined is distinctive for us.’
- ‘The team of Bonelli Erede is one of the most skilled teams in the regulatory practice in Italy. Being assisted by the regulatory team ensures that everything is done in the best possible way and in accordance with best practices, having fully understood the client's requirements and carefully evaluated them.’
- ‘For regulatory aspects, we work mainly with Marco Boldini, Anna Di Vilio and Antonio Rossi. Marco Boldini is our main contact, always attentive and responsive. He quickly identifies the best solutions and has in-depth expertise in regulatory issues, corporate governance and innovative sectors (fintech, AI). Anna Di Vilio has a truly in-depth knowledge of regulatory matters and extensive experience. She examines every aspect of the issue and the results are always impeccable. She is approachable and a very pleasant counterpart, and together with Antonio Rossi, they form a great team.’
- ‘Efficiency in delivering the legal product thanks to a strong knowledge of the relevant regulations, market practices and regulator's expectations.’
- ‘Partner availability and engagement.’
- 'Giuseppe Rumi has strong knowledge and expertise in the market, he is able to find creative solutions also for business problems.'
Key clients
- Banca AideXa S.p.A.
- Delfin S.à r.l.
- FNM S.p.A.
- FNMPAY S.p.A.
- Gruppo Banca Ifis
- Guber Banca S.p.A.
- Marex Group PLC
- Unicredit S.p.A.
- Younited S.A.
Work highlights
Advised Banca Ifis in relation to regulatory profiles in the context of major extraordinary and day-by-day transactions.
Advising Guber Banca on the reorganisation of the bank’s governance through the management of the relationships with the three main shareholders and the introduction of a new long-term incentive plan for the top management.
Advising Delfin Sarl on the worldwide regulatory compliance process started by Delfin following the unintentional acquisition of a shareholding exceeding the 10% threshold of voting rights in Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. and in its foreign supervised subsidiaries.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Next Generation Partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Giuseppe Rumi
Other key lawyers
Anna Di Vilio; Giulio Vece; Andrea Savigliano; Nicolo Rinaldo; Fabrizio Colonna; Marco Boldini; Michele Cisolla; Antonio Rossi