About
Provided by CMS Italy
Our firm has set-up a dedicated Fintech Group including professionals who have gained expertise in this specific field belonging to the Departments of Banking & Finance, Technology, Media and Communication and Tax. The Fintech Group works in full synergy with the other Departments of our firm, which are involved on a per need basis, depending on the specific expertise from time to time required, so as to address all clients’ requests in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Our Fintech Group offers comprehensive legal and tax solutions covering a wide range of issues ranging from regulatory compliance to technology issues, fundraising, crypto-asset and blockchain technology, digital payments, crowdfunding, online lending, robo-advising, artificial intelligence, data protection, cybersecurity and intellectual property. Furthermore, we are part of CMS, which has over 500 qualified banking and finance lawyers who have proven their international skills in working together for two decades, spanning across over 40 countries. Our global presence enables us to manage multi-jurisdictional projects for clients in an organized and efficient manner. Rigor and determination go hand in hand with innovation. Major clients in the fintech sector regularly seek our expertise across different jurisdictions, attesting the quality of the legal services we provide.
Chambers Review
CMS Italy advises on internationally-focused regulatory work involving payments technology, including the use of e-signatures and biometric authentication. The team also offers expertise in crypto-related services and digital onboarding services for banking.
Work Highlights
- CMS Italy advised Klarna on regulatory and contractual matters related to the provision of buy now, pay later services in Italy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS Italy are able to reliably review and evaluate complex matters within a short timeframe. They are very strong on answering quickly and efficiently."
"CMS Italy are able to reliably review and evaluate complex matters within a short timeframe. They are very strong on answering quickly and efficiently."
Notable Practitioners
Paolo Bonolis heads the FinTech team, advising significant technology players and financial institutions on their regulatory and contractual concerns. He is particularly active on licensing and operational issues relating to cryptocurrency and digital assets.
"Paolo Bonolis is very calm and has very good skills."
"It is great working with Paolo Bonolis."
Ranked Individuals at
CMS Italy
Italy
Members
Provided by CMS Italy
Eva Selvaggiuolo
Gianfabio Florio
Italo de Feo
Maria Giovanna Pisani
Mariangela Selvaggiuolo
Matia Campo
Stefano Giuliano
Veronica Mazzaferro