The group at Simmons & Simmons counsels banks, insurers, crypto businesses and other financial intermediaries on a range of regulatory matters. Practice head Romeo Battigaglia has vast experience with derivatives, structured products, financial instruments, funds and market regulation. Also on the team is Maria Giusy Naccarato, whose broad remit spans advising on various products and advising banks, investment firms, insurance companies and asset managers on a range of cross-border projects. Andrea Tonon leads on matters related to alternative funds, and Enrico Leone counsels credit institutions on corporate governance, capital requirements, sanction procedures and more. Mirella Di Carlo handles various matters impacting regulated entities. Adriano Maggioli is another name to note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Competent and pragmatic.’
- ‘Perfect mix of legal and commercial advice.’
- ‘Very efficient, responsive and capable of understanding the client's needs.’
- ‘Romeo Battigaglia and Maria Giusy Naccarato: they always show strong legal expertise, excellent and transparent communication skills, very good knowledge of different financial topics.’
- ‘Simmons & Simmons’ Milan banking regulatory team combines strong local expertise with seamless cross-border capability. I value their breadth—compliance, investigations, enforcement, and criminal risk—paired with banking-finance strength in acquisition, refinancing, and ESG-linked deals.'
- 'With Romeo Battigaglia, Andrea Tonon, and Maria Giusy Naccarato, the team is capable of delivering pragmatic advice, responsiveness, and deep EU/UK regulatory knowledge. They have access to global reg-tech tools. Compared to peers, it stands out for its integration of regulatory depth, financial deal expertise, innovation, and international reach.’
Key clients
- Rede & Partners
- First Sentier
- HarbourVest
- Generali Global Infrastructure
- BlueBay Asset Management
- Blackstone
- Blackrock
- BNP Paribas
- Deutsche Bank
- Arcmont
- Jupiter
- Schroders
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Practice head
Romeo Battigaglia
Other key lawyers
Maria Giusy Naccarato; Andrea Tonon; Enrico Leone; Mirella Di Carlo; Adriano Maggioli