Well-regarded financial regulation expert Raffaele Lener leads the practice at Lener & Partners, which assists banks and financial service providers in navigating highly specialised situations involving a spectrum of market structures, collective asset management businesses and depositories, global custodians, capital adequacy matters and regulated M&A and JVs. The group also acts for clients in arbitration and other contentious matters. The team is similarly well-acquainted with the world of fintech, payment services and e-money institutions, and has significant experience with setting up regulated entities. Grazia Bonante focuses on international finance law among other areas of interest, and Sonia Locantore counsels domestic and international banks and financial institutions on M&A, product marketing, corporate governance and more.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The professionals at Studio Lener stand out for their expertise in specific areas, but they are not limited to these and are able to offer a wide range of services even if the subject matter is not strictly within their area of specialization.’
- ‘We worked in particular with Grazia Bonante who is a really competent, proactive and energetic lawyer. She knows our business and its peculiarities very well and is always available and ready to help us in every circumstances.’
- ‘Strong expertise and skill. Grazia Bonante has a strong problem solving approach.’
- ‘Raffaele Lener always demonstrates great professionalism and willingness to help clients resolve even complex issues quickly. Extensive knowledge of regulatory matters.’
- ‘Sonia Locantore is an outstanding practitioner. Always available, she has the ability to anticipate legal and regulatory developments impacting on our business and advise accordingly. She stands out for her ability to find clever solutions to very complex and multi-jurisdictional problems. Service is 5 star.’
- ‘The team of lawyers stand out for their ability to quickly understand the problem and find the most effective solution, offering complete availability and flexibility even with very challenging deadlines.’
Key clients
- Cassa di Risparmio della Repubblica di San Marino
- illimity Bank S.p.A.
- Rothschild
- MTS
- Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
- Monte Titoli S.p.A.
Work highlights
Assisted Cassa di Risparmio della Repubblica di San Marino S.p.A. during the final stage of the execution of the debt restructuring agreement entered by financial undertakings controlled by the client.
Provided illimity Bank S.p.A. with legal and regulatory assistance for the setup of a joint venture with Banca Sella S.p.A. in relation to the development of an innovative digital banking services platform.
Assisted Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. in the court proceedings initiated by the Comune di Perugia to have 4 interest rate swaps executed between the bank and the municipality declared invalid.
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Practice head
Raffaele Lener
Other key lawyers
Grazia Bonante; Sonia Locantore