The financial services regulatory team at LCA Studio Legale is well-versed in emerging regulated areas in addition to assisting banks, investment firms and traditional financial services providers with their various needs. Department head Umberto Piattelli‘s broad practice encompasses fintech, e-money institutions, crypto assets services, crowdfunding and more. Giancarlo Ranucci is sought out for assistance with prudential supervision issues, sanctioning and the structuring of service offerings and products, and Andrea Marani handles corporate finance instructions and matters involving derivative financial instruments. The ’very professional’ Sofia Caruso is an additional key resource.
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Testimonials
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- ‘LCA Studio Legale’s practice distinguishes itself through a combination of deep regulatory expertise and a client-central approach. The team is composed of highly skilled professionals, including Umberto Piattelli and Sofia Caruso, who have been consistently advising us on regulatory aspects.'
- ‘Umberto Piattelli and Sofia Caruso stand out for their clarity, speed, and strategic thinking. They’re not just technically strong: they’re practical, responsive, and genuinely collaborative. Compared to others, they feel more like partners than external advisors.’
- ‘The LCA bank regulatory team offers high quality and tailor made services to its clients, ensuring excellent assistance for a wide range of legal and regulatory issues, with particular reference to mutual funds.’
- ‘Giancarlo Ranucci stands out for his extensive experience and ability to respond quickly and appropriately to client needs.’
- ‘Sofia Caruso and Umberto Piattelli are both very professional, understanding and thorough in their work. Their expertise in Consob and Bank of Italy procedures is second to none.’
Key clients
- Advanzia Bank
- Autostrada del Brennero S.p.A.
- Banca Investis S.p.A.
- Banca Profilo S.p.A.
- Brick Up S.r.l.
- Ener2crowd
- FSI SGR S.p.A.
- Generali Investments Partners S.p.A.
- Green Arrow S.p.A.
- KBC Bank NV
- Leone Investments S.r.l.
- Lifento S.A.S.
- Novomatic S.p.A.
- Olinda S.A.S.
- Prepay S.r.l.
- Qomodo S.r.l.
- SACE BT S.p.A.
- Sella Personal Credit S.p.A.
- Urban Deal
- Volkswagen Financial Services S.p.A.
Work highlights
Advising Qomodo S.r.l. on amendments to its business model, governance and organisational structure to apply for authorisation as a payment institution under the EU’s Consumer Credit Directive II.
Assisted Brick Up S.r.l. in obtaining a licence from CONSOB and Bank of Italy to operate as an equity crowdfunding platform manager under EU Regulations.
Assisted Lifento SAS in the transformation of Lifento Salute into a SICAF in compliance with new regulations.
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Practice head
Umberto Piattelli
Other key lawyers
Giancarlo Ranucci; Andrea Marani; Sofia Caruso