The EY team assists regulated entities with a wide range of regulatory matters, including corporate governance, fintech issues, fund formation, regulated transactions and supervisory matters. Team lead Michele Odello is engaged by domestic and international clients for guidance on day-to-day compliance, authorisation procedures for acquiring regulated entities, setting up vehicles in and outside of Italy, sanctioning and supervisory proceedings. Insurance regulatory advice is another key workflow. Francesco Paolo Sasso advises credit institutions, investment firms and fund managers on corporate governance, remuneration, AML, products and more.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Michele Odello is very knowledgeable and responsive.’
- ‘The team is made up of excellent professionals with specific industry knowledge, capable of identifying all regulatory updates and changes and adapting client responses in real time.’
- ‘Michele Odello has recognised leadership qualities and the ability to guide the team in tackling even the most difficult cases, ensuring client satisfaction.’
Key clients
- Banco BPM S.p.A
- CAIXA BANK S.A.
- Fondo Pensione della Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A.
- Adelaide S.A.S.
- ICBC - Bank of China
- Nexi S.p.A.
- Bridgy Ltd
- BPER Banca Sp.A.
- Aktor Holdco S.A.
- Xchanging Italy, a DXC Technology Company
- Barclays PLC
Work highlights
Assisted BPER Banca in a corporate reorganisation involving the partial non-proportional demerger of Bibanca S.p.A.’s “Monetica” business unit into BPER.
Assisted Victoria Capital with the constitution of an Italian fixed capital investment company reserved for professional investors.
Assisted Nexi S.p.A. and its 70 legal entities with the contractualisation of its intercompany outsourcing.
Practice head
Michele Odello
Other key lawyers
Francesco Paolo Sasso; Maria Cristina Lobascio