AC Firm Società tra Avvocati S.r.l.

AC FIRM STA S.r.l. is one of the three entities forming the network Annunciata&Conso (AC), together with AC Advisory S.r.l. (advisory firm) and AC Services S.r.l. (auditing company). The activities of the network cover three main areas: out-of-court advice, litigation and services supporting internal controls of banks and financial institutions at large, also through out-, co- and in-sourcing solutions. The experience gained and the evolution of market demand resulted in the development of a complementary and integrated offer that strengthened the network model. The clients of the network are supported and advised at any step of the service provision and in strategic projects, drawing on a common knowledge and research base. This network also serves as a skill aggregator: a key role is played by of counsels, whose specialised competences complement those of the network. Purely legal services are provided by AC FIRM STA S.r.l. The firm has been established in the form of a Partnership among Lawyers (in Italian, Società tra Avvocati, STA), an innovative scheme recently introduced in the Italian legal framework. AC FIRM STA Srl covers three main areas: out-of-court advice, litigation and services supporting internal supervisory systems. The Firm has a highly experienced in EU and Italian financial market, banking, insurance and corporate law. The main practice areas of AC FIRM STA S.r.l. are the following:

• Investment services, collective asset management and pension funds
• Banking and finance
• Payment and electronic money services
• Internal audit and compliance.
• Litigation
• Company law and corporate governance
• M&A and capital markets (including market abuse)
• Insurance
• Fintech
• Blockchain
• Crypto-assets and ICOs For further information, please refer to the enclosed network profile