Civale Associati is a distinguished Italian law firm specializing in banking, financial markets, commercial and corporate law, corporate governance, insolvency law, anti-money laundering, market abuse, employment law, and intellectual property rights. The firm offers personalized, reliable, and precise legal assistance, staying abreast of continuous legislative changes at both national and EU levels. Their clientele includes banks, financial intermediaries, payment service providers, e-money issuers, trust companies, listed companies, industrial groups, and corporate clients.

The firm's banking regulatory practice is led by Fabio Civale, an expert in the regulatory aspects of investment firms and management companies, particularly concerning financial, banking, and insurance services and products, collective portfolio management, and anti-money laundering. He is supported by a team of professionals, including Alberto Debernardi, Sebastiano Zanco, and Federico Cattaneo. Clients have praised the firm's high levels of competence, understanding of their business operations, and exceptional availability.

As an independent firm, Civale Associati serves both national and international clients, leveraging strong relationships with leading international law firms to provide highly specialized legal assistance. The firm is founded on principles of reliability, qualification, and responsibility, ensuring precision, punctuality, confidentiality, and a commitment to building long-lasting client relationships. Their approach emphasizes continuous research, deep market knowledge, and adherence to professional ethics and independence.

About Civale Associati
Practice areas
Business
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Energy, Environment & ESG
Employment & Labor
Intellectual Property
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

Practice areas

Business

Civale Associati provides comprehensive legal assistance in corporate and commercial law, advising clients on statutory frameworks, shareholders' agreements, mergers, acquisitions, asset and share transfers, joint ventures, investment agreements, corporate restructurings, liability claims, and the drafting of commercial contracts.
FDA Law
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax

Corporate & Commercial

Sanctions & Export Controls
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying

Banking & Finance

Project Finance
Funds & Asset Management
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Sustainable Finance
Equity Capital Markets
Debt Capital Markets
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Structured Finance
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Energy, Environment & ESG

Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Water Law
Climate Change Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Mining Law

Employment & Labor

Civale Associati provides comprehensive legal assistance in employment and labor law, offering tailored solutions to both employers and employees. Their services encompass drafting and reviewing employment contracts, advising on compliance with labor regulations, and representing clients in disputes related to wrongful termination, discrimination, and workplace harassment. The firm also supports clients in collective bargaining negotiations and the development of internal policies to ensure adherence to current labor laws. By staying abreast of evolving legislation, Civale Associati delivers strategic counsel aimed at mitigating risks and fostering compliant, harmonious workplace environments.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Intellectual Property

Civale Associati provides comprehensive legal services in intellectual property law, assisting clients with the protection and management of their intellectual assets. The firm offers expertise in areas such as trademark and patent registration, copyright issues, and the enforcement of intellectual property rights. Their services include advising on licensing agreements, handling disputes related to intellectual property infringement, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Civale Associati's approach is tailored to meet the specific needs of each client, aiming to safeguard their innovations and creative works effectively.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

Civale Associati offers comprehensive legal representation in litigation and arbitration, specializing in disputes related to banking services and products, investment services, commercial law, insolvency proceedings, intellectual property rights, and employment law. The firm assists clients in cases involving issues such as the prohibition of capitalization of interest, usury, leasing, payment services, financial instruments' placement, derivative products, commercial agreements, shareholder disputes, revocation actions, and copyright infringements. With extensive experience in both national and international arbitration proceedings, Civale Associati ensures effective legal support across Italy and provides assistance in sanction proceedings before supervisory authorities and during judicial phases.
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility

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