Banking and Finance

Artieri & Rohmer’s activities in the banking and financial sector are at the core of the firm’s expertise, whether in transactional matters, advisory services, or regulatory compliance. Artieri & Rohmer assists banks, asset managers, insurance companies, fund managers, and other financial service providers in achieving their objectives.

Artieri & Rohmer provides comprehensive expertise in advising banking institutions and other players in the financial sector, guiding them with precision in adhering to local regulations in their interactions with potential clients and partners in Monaco.

Additionally, Artieri & Rohmer supports newcomers to the Monegasque financial market in selecting the most suitable legal structure for their activities. This assistance includes efficient coordination during preliminary discussions with authorities, as well as the implementation of solutions compliant with Monaco’s regulatory requirements, and where applicable, European regulations. Moreover, the firm offers financial players comprehensive governance support, assisting clients in drafting shareholder agreements and internal policies.

In transactions involving banks or other financial sector entities, Artieri & Rohmer intervenes at all stages of the process. This encompasses managing contractual (including outsourcing contracts), banking, financial, regulatory, tax, and social aspects to ensure smooth execution in compliance with prevailing standards.

Close collaboration with banks’ legal departments allows the firm to provide additional expertise, particularly in complex areas such as structuring real estate acquisitions, designing asset holding structures, and legal aspects related to IT systems and new technologies.

Furthermore, Artieri & Rohmer plays a key role in negotiating and drafting strategic commercial agreements, such as outsourcing service agreements or IT contracts.

Lastly, the firm assists its clients in implementing compliance and regulatory reporting systems, with a particular emphasis on procedures and obligations related to anti-money laundering and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements.

Fields of intervention:

All legal aspects related to financial activities (as per Law 1.338 of September 7, 2007)
Authorizations and licenses (ACPR and CCAF)
Governance
Contractual negotiation
Outsourcing agreements
Anti-money laundering, compliance, and conduct rules
Reorganizations