Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation
Global Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 2
Contact number
+39 06 6758231Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells is an international law firm renowned for representing both lenders and borrowers in a range of transactions, including acquisition and leveraged finance, debt refinancing and other credit facilities. The lawyers act on matters relating to a variety of sectors including real estate, energy and manufacturing. From its office in Rome, the team shows significant expertise in the regulatory field, particularly on mandates concerning payment services and anti-money laundering compliance.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells advised Paysafe on its registration as a virtual assets service provider with the Italian regulator OAM as well as on reporting obligations and AML requirements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hogan Lovells are proactive in identifying the most complex issues and very supportive in providing us with solutions that are in our best interest."
"Hogan Lovells understand the cross-border aspects of business as well as local issues; they have a strong international outlook."
"The team understand client needs quickly and are able to prioritise the key matters. The lawyers can précis and summarise the essential matters to the client's satisfaction."
"Hogan Lovells are proactive in identifying the most complex issues and very supportive in providing us with solutions that are in our best interest."
"Hogan Lovells understand the cross-border aspects of business as well as local issues; they have a strong international outlook."
"The team understand client needs quickly and are able to prioritise the key matters. The lawyers can précis and summarise the essential matters to the client's satisfaction."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffrey Greenbaum dedicates his practice at Hogan Lovells to financial services regulatory advice. His expertise includes digital banking, anti-money laundering obligations, payment services and virtual assets. He is also adept at handling cross-border work, being qualified in Italy, the UK and the USA.
"Jeffrey Greenbaum always gives the client full support and understands how to give advice succinctly and simplify matters well."
"Jeffrey Greenbaum has good institutional contacts, is knowledgeable and versatile, and is highly regarded by the regulatory authorities."
Patrizio Messina is an esteemed lawyer who has recognised expertise in structured finance. He also offers support to clients on UTP loans, financing grants and framework agreements.
Elisabetta Zeppieri is a well-regarded practitioner who is recognised for her skills in regulatory matters. She assists clients with payment platforms, anti-money laundering compliance and virtual assets services registration.
"Elisabetta Zeppieri's responsiveness, clarity and expertise make her advice invaluable."
"Elisabetta Zeppieri is a true subject matter expert. She is always available and on top of things."