The firm provides legal assistance to banks and financial intermediaries on matters of banking law and financial regulation.

Its work is centred on the preparation of legal opinions, the provision of specialist advice on regulatory and operational matters, the analysis of complex legal issues and the ongoing support of the key functions within banking organisations. The firm also delivers structured training on topics of relevance to the banking and financial sector.

The approach is analytical and practice-oriented. Each matter is examined with a focus on its regulatory framework, operational impact and associated legal risk, with the objective of providing clear, reliable and actionable guidance for decision-making within the bank.

The firm has also published Magistra Banca e Finanza, an Italian journal dedicated to banking and financial law, since 1998. The journal features in-depth analysis relevant to the banking and financial industry.

Services

Legal Opinions for Banks

Preparation of reasoned legal opinions on interpretative and operational issues relevant to banking activities, including matters requiring a high level of technical analysis and regulatory assessment.

Banking Law Advisory

Specialist advice on banking and financial regulation, including the interpretation and application of primary and secondary legislation, supervisory provisions and regulatory guidance.

Complex Banking Issues

Analysis of non-standard or novel legal issues with operational, compliance or risk implications, including matters not yet consolidated in market practice.

Support to Bank Functions

Ongoing assistance to legal, compliance, anti-money laundering, credit and risk management functions, with a focus on practical implementation and internal decision processes.

Training for Banks

Design and delivery of training programmes on banking and financial law, tailored to the needs of different business and control functions within the institution.