Gentili & Partners, a boutique law firm established in 1994 specialized in the regulatory sector and operating for any type of financial institution in the financial and investment fund industry, is joining forces with Lexia to create one of the most prominent teams in Italy in the regulation of financial services and financial institutions.
The team of Gentili & Partners that will start working with Lexia comprises, among others, the founder Massimo Paolo Gentili, as well as the senior lawyers Orietta Nava, Marina Mastrangelo, and Pietro Massimo Marangio. This team boasts extensive experience and reputation in the market, particularly in the areas of asset management – with a focus on the setting-up of Italian alternative investment funds and the marketing of foreign funds in Italy – as well as of investment, insurance, banking, and financial services. The team has a significant expertise in assisting market players on the provision of services on a cross-border basis. Massimo Paolo Gentili has also recently published the book named “The European Investment Fund Management Industry”, published by Bancaria Editrice.
With the integration of Gentili & Partners’ team, Lexia is able to offer a unique range of regulatory services, spanning from the assistance to institutional players, especially in asset management, private banking, and private insurance, to Fintech, Insurtech, and blockchain technology. The merger of the two teams will also allow Lexia to foster its presence in key financial markets, such as Luxembourg, Ireland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, enhancing the ability to provide assistance on a cross-border basis.
MpO acted as advisor for the merger between the two firms. MpO is the first company in Italy specializing in M&A for professional firms with a unique expertise gained over more than 12 years of experience, thanks to over 700 managed transactions.
Francesco Dagnino, Managing Partner of Lexia, stated: “We are delighted to welcome Gentili & Partners into our team. The integration aligns with the strategy we are pursuing to strengthen the firm in its strategic growth areas, including financial institutions and financial services. With a team of 3 partners and 10 attorneys, our Financial Services, Fintech & Blockchain practice undoubtedly holds a leadership position in the Italian market, and is characterized by a level of completeness and innovation that few other firms possess.”
“After 29 years with my boutique Gentili & Partners and the role of Equity Partner in the international group TMF Group, sold to CVC in 2018, I felt the need to face new challenges and join a young, determined, and competent team. The intention is to offer my support to their growth, which I believe should be facilitated by the creation of interdisciplinary and intergenerational teams capable of keeping pace with technological evolution,” commented Massimo Paolo Gentili.
Angelo Messore, Partner at Lexia in charge for the Financial Services Practice, observed that “We are honored to join one of the historical leaders in the regulatory advice for financial institutions. With the contribution of Massimo Paolo and his attorneys, we have a team of excellence in the areas of greatest interest for financial services regulation, distinguishing ourselves from other firms by the high degree of specialization and completeness of service offerings.”
Lexia is an independent law firm founded in 2016 by Alessandro Dagnino, Francesco Dagnino, and Vincenzo Sanasi d’Arpe. The team consists of 8 partners and over 80 professionals, with offices in Milan, Rome, and Palermo. The main areas of expertise for the firm include M&A, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Capital Markets, Financial Services Regulatory & Fintech, tax law, and Energy.
The firm provides top-level legal assistance and advice, boasting a track record of creative and innovative solutions that have made a significant impact in their respective sectors.
