The ‘very skilled and trustworthy’ Fabio Civale and his team at Civale Associati is experienced in advising Italian and overseas banks, investment firms and managers, and other intermediaries on a range of issues, from anti-money laundering and portfolio management to litigation and more. Civale is supported by versatile adviser Alberto Debernardi and litigator Angela Morabito. Federico Cattaneo and Sebastiano Zanco are additional key names.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The law firm possesses strong expertise in matters relating to customer protection and consistently demonstrates flexibility, availability, and a thorough understanding of the broader context.’
- ‘I have been working with Fabio Civale for many years. He is very skilled and trustworthy, well aware of the business of our company. The solutions provided are then tailor-made.’
- ‘Fabio Civale, managing partner and founder of the law firm, has extensive expertise in banking regulation. His entire staff is fully dedicated to supporting clients and respecting deadlines. Open discussion is a must.’
- ‘Studio Civale is a legal boutique where financial companies can be supported in the banking regulation requirements. The managing partner is always involved in the practice, following the clients through all their journeys.’
- ‘Fabio Civale has a strong disposition for dialogue and an acute understanding of the broader context, consistently ensuring added value in every exchange.’
- ‘The team is professional, committed and extremely available.'
Key clients
- Banca del Piemonte
- BCC Caraglio
- Solution Bank
- Credem Leasing
- Agos
- Cassa Rurale Renon
- Banca Valsabbina
- Banca Aidexa
- Banca Cantonale Grigione
- Fondo Pensione Gruppo Credit Agricole
- Cassa di Ravenna
- Prexta
Work highlights
Assisted Voksbank in the second class action brought by over 1,000 shareholders controlling the bank, which was deemed not admissible by the Court of Venice in the preliminary phase.
Assisted BCC Caraglio with settling a class action brought by a consumer association regarding guarantees, avoiding a significant impact on the bank and the Italian banking system.
Supported Banca Sella in terms of corporate governance and optimal qualitative and quantitative composition of the board of directors.
Practice head
Fabio Civale; Alberto Debernardi; Federico Cattaneo; Angela Morabito; Sebastiano Zanco; Stefania Starace