ITALY Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Francesco Paolo Patti and Marta Vittoria Colombo Patti Legal
Patti Legal is a full-service law firm providing advice across corporate, regulatory, dispute resolution, and technology-driven practice areas, with a strong focus on fintech and crypto-assets. With 15 professionals in Rome, Milan, and Munich, the firm operates within Europe’s innovation ecosystem, supporting clients across jurisdictions. The multidisciplinary approach enables the practice to advise on a wide range of emerging technologies, including blockchain pro- tocols, crypto-assets, tokenisation, and innovative financial services. Studio Patti also supports clients with white papers, CASP licensing, regulatory po-
sitioning, and market entry strategies. In addition, the practice advises on fundraising, including round structuring and investor negotiations, ensuring com- pliance and growth. Serving international clients, from start-ups to established institutions, the firm as- sists with complex regulatory landscapes, structur- ing cutting-edge projects, and ensuring compliance in a rapidly evolving environment. Recent experience includes advising clients on MiCAR authorisation ap- plications and successfully leading a complex cross- border licensing process to a positive outcome.
Authors
Francesco Paolo Patti is a professor at Bocconi University and a technology-focused lawyer with extensive experience at the intersection of law, fintech, and digital innovation. He advises clients on
Marta Vittoria Colombo is an experienced lawyer specialising in banking and finance, corporate governance, and complex litigation. She advises crypto-asset service providers and financial institutions, as
blockchain, crypto-assets, tokenisation, and emerging financial technologies, combining regulatory expertise with a practical understanding of evolving markets. Francesco supports start-ups, scale-ups, and established companies in structuring innovative projects, navigating complex compliance frameworks, and developing technology-driven business models, including white papers, crypto- asset service provider licensing, and fundraising transactions at an international level. He is the author of numerous academic papers on technology and financial regulation.
well as corporates and international clients, on regulatory matters, governance structures, and high-stakes disputes, combining technical precision with a strategic approach. Marta brings a strong in-house perspective from her previous role as internal counsel at a leading Italian bank, where she developed deep expertise in financial regulation and risk management. Her practice focuses on delivering effective, business-oriented solutions in complex and fast-evolving legal environments.
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