Legance - Avvocati Associati is praised by clients for its ‘deep specialisation in the alternative asset management sector’, and the practice is well-equipped to advise a range of clients, including shareholders, investors, and asset management firms, on a wide range of issues. The practice is led by a trio of experienced individuals: Enzo Schiavello, Barbara Sancisi, and Federico Vezzani. Schiavello focuses on structuring and establishing alternative investment schemes, Sancisi specialises in fund formation, and Vezzani advises clients on investment projects. Riccardo Daguati is another notable member of the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The professionals we work with combine exceptional technical competence with a deep understanding of the fund management industry, which makes their advice consistently pragmatic and relevant to our operations.'
- 'The team integrates legal, regulatory, and tax competencies to provide comprehensive support across the full lifecycle of a fund from incorporation, fundraising, and regulatory filings, to ongoing compliance, reporting, and governance.'
- ‘Our legal advisor’s funds regulation practice stands out for its deep specialisation in the alternative asset management sector, particularly in venture capital and private equity fund structuring, regulatory compliance, and interactions with supervisory authorities.'
- ‘Federico Vezzani is outstanding in the regulatory practice; he has deep knowledge of the relevant regulation and he can easily navigate the market best practices.’
- ‘Legance regulatory team led by Federico Vezzani is absolutely outstanding. They can assist on a wide range of topics, also concerning new regulations and/or existing regulation update or amendement. They are able to find effective solutions to ensure compliance and best practice implementation in a regulatory entity.’
- ‘Barbara Sancisi and Enzo Schiavello are two excellent partners, and they lead their practice in a solid way. The overall team is very prepared. They can assist on legal aspects while also fully understanding the commercial implications. They are all prepared and they provide legal excellence.’
Key clients
- 21 Invest SGR S.p.A.
- Anima Alternative SGR S.p.A.
- Aksia SGR S.p.A.
- Alkemia SGR S.p.A.
- Banco BPM Invest SGR S.p.A.
- Bravo Invest S.r.l.
- Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A.
- Eurizon Capital Real Asset SGR S.p.A.
- European Investment Fund
- Fondo Italiano di Investimento SGR S.p.A.
- FSI SGR S.p.A.
- Gardant SGR S.p.A.
Work highlights
Assisted Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR with reference to a staple transaction which implied (i) a secondary buyer acquiring interests in an existing fund managed by the AIFM while also committing capital to a new fund also being raised by the AIFM, and (ii) the seller of the interests in the secondary transactions committing part of the relevant consideration received to the same new fund.
Assisted 21 Invest SGR S.p.A. with the establishment and marketing of its first Healthcare Fund, a fund qualifying under art. 9 SFDR.
Assisted Anima Alternative SGR S.p.A. with the establishment and marketing of its third private debt fund.
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Practice head
Enzo Schiavello; Barbara Sancisi; Federico Vezzani
Other key lawyers
Riccardo Daguati