DLA Piper is active in prudential and supervisory matters, routinely advising companies on AML policy and a range of other regulatory issues. Vincenzo La Malfa assists institutional investors, pension funds, banks and other intermediaries in transactions involving public entities and publicly-owned investors. Nicoletta Alfano and Maddalena Fontana assist regulated entities with the full range of regulatory needs, including advising on incentive and remuneration systems. Agostino Papa left the team in February 2026.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Key clients

  • AMCO
  • CDP Venture Capital SGR S.p.A.
  • CNPADC
  • Commerzbank AG Milan Branch
  • BlueBay Funds Management Company S.A.
  • Stellantis Financial Services
  • Natwest Markets NV
  • Mooney S.p.A.
  • Fondazione Roma
  • Banca Agricola Commerciale
  • Fondazione ENASARCO
  • SUSI Partners

Work highlights

Advised AMCO on the implementation of changes following the adoption of Article 118-bis of the Consolidated Law on Banking.
Providing ongoing assistance to Mooney in its day-to-day operations with a focus on ensuring compliance with transparency obligations in client relationships and addressing regulatory matters under Italian legislation.
Assisting Stellantis Financial Services in multiple compliance and regulatory activities.
Other key lawyers

Vincenzo La Malfa; Nicoletta Alfano; Maddalena Fontana