Finance Community Week 2025 Inside the Minds of Italy’s Most Influential Legal, Financial & Ethical Leaders
A deep, expanded investigation into how Filippo Troisi, Iacopo Canino, and Ferruccio de Bortoli are shaping the future of finance, regulation, and social responsibility.
INTRODUCTIONS THE THREE VOICES DEFINING THE FUTURE OF EUROPEAN FINANCE
Before diving into the interviews, it is essential to understand who these men are not just their titles, but why their influence matters right now, at a time when Europe stands at the crossroads of legal reform, digital transformation, and ethical accountability.
FILIPPO TROISI THE STRATEGIC ARCHITECT OF MODERN ITALIAN CORPORATE LAW
Co-Founder & Senior Partner, Legance – Avvocati Associati
Filippo Troisi is widely considered one of the architects of Italy’s modern corporate legal landscape. As co-founder of Legance, he helped transform the firm from a bold independent startup into one of Europe’s most respected legal powerhouses.
Troisi is known for
- his mastery of complex corporate transactions,
- his ability to navigate cross-border financial structures,
- and his forward-looking approach that blends law, strategy, and technology.
Unlike traditional lawyers, Troisi operates like a strategist someone who studies markets, policy shifts, and technology trends before they shape legislation.
Many insiders describe him as “the lawyer CEOs call before regulators even publish new rules.”
IACOPO CANINO THE REGULATORY NAVIGATOR FOR GLOBAL DEALMAKERS
Partner, Hogan Lovells (Global M&A & Finance Division)
Where Troisi represents structural vision, Iacopo Canino represents precision under pressure.
Canino is one of Italy’s leading experts in:
- complex mergers and acquisitions,
- cross-border financial transactions,
- regulatory compliance under EU and global frameworks,
- and high-stakes negotiations involving multinational corporations.
His work at Hogan Lovells puts him at the center of Europe’s regulatory transformation from AI governance to ESG requirements to cybersecurity in corporate transactions.
If Troisi is the architect, Canino is the engineer the one who ensures that deals survive intense scrutiny from regulators in Brussels, London, and New York.
FERRUCCIO DE BORTOLI THE ETHICAL CONSCIENCE OF THE FINANCIAL WORLD
Former Journalist, President of the Vidas Association & Vidas Foundation
A legendary former editor of Corriere della Sera, Ferruccio de Bortoli is one of Italy’s most respected journalists. But at Finance Community Week 2025, his role is different.
Now leading the Vidas Foundation, De Bortoli advocates for palliative care, elder support, and humane healthcare funding a mission increasingly intertwined with national financial planning.
De Bortoli is the humanist of the group.
While Troisi and Canino speak of markets, regulation, and strategy, De Bortoli speaks of:
- dignity,
- responsibility,
- demographic shifts,
- and the moral cost of economic decisions.
He provides what the financial industry often lacks: a conscience.
Finance Community Week 2025 brought together legal giants, regulatory experts, business leaders, and social advocates. But few discussions resonated more deeply than the interviews with Filippo Troisi, Iacopo Canino, and Ferruccio de Bortoli.
They represent three pillars of a modern financial ecosystem:
- Strategic Corporate Vision
- Regulatory Precision
- Ethical Responsibility
1. FILIPPO TROISI “A CORPORATE LAWYER MUST NOW BE PART FUTURIST, PART STRATEGIST.”
Troisi’s interview focused on the growing expectations placed on legal advisors.
He argued that the modern lawyer must understand:
- AI integration into corporate infrastructures
- the global movement toward stricter ESG auditing
- digital regulation, from cybersecurity to algorithmic transparency
- geopolitical tensions affecting multinational deals
According to Troisi, businesses now want lawyers who can forecast change, not merely respond to it.
“Our role has shifted from interpreting the law to designing strategic frameworks for a world in transformation.”
He predicts that by 2030, law firms will operate with:
- embedded data analysis teams
- AI-driven contract review systems
- cybersecurity partnerships
- multidisciplinary strategic task forces
This transformation, he believes, will redefine the Italian and European legal landscape.
2. IACOPO CANINO “REGULATION HAS BECOME THE CENTERPIECE OF EVERY DEAL.”
Canino’s tone was more urgent.
He pointed out that regulatory bodies across Europe have become far more assertive in recent years.
Whether the issue is
- AI model safety
- sustainability disclosure compliance
- anti-monopoly enforcement
- cross-border tax challenges
…global deals are increasingly influenced by regulators before negotiations even begin.
Canino shared that clients now come to Hogan Lovells not for legal opinion alone, but to understand regulatory climate forecasting.
“A deal can be financially perfect and strategically sound but without regulatory alignment, it simply won’t survive.”
He predicted a future where
- regulatory harmonization between EU and US becomes essential
- AI tools accelerate regulatory review
- ESG compliance becomes non-negotiable
- digital identity frameworks become standard in financial operations
For Canino, the next global competition will be regulatory innovation, not just technological innovation.
3. FERRUCCIO DE BORTOLI “A STRONG ECONOMY MUST CARE FOR THOSE WHO CAN NO LONGER COMPETE WITH IT.”
De Bortoli’s contribution was philosophical but deeply practical.
He emphasized that economic policy must prepare for:
- Italy’s rapidly aging population
- rising demands for long-term palliative care
- healthcare infrastructure strain
- the financial burden on households
He warned that without strong financial frameworks supporting elder care, Italy may face a silent humanitarian crisis.
“We must build economic models that value compassion as much as efficiency.”
His intervention reminded the audience that finance is not just about growth — it’s about responsibility.
He challenged business leaders to integrate social impact into investment portfolios, lending policies, and national planning.
TLAS OPINION
Finance Community Week 2025 perfectly captured the three forces shaping Europe’s financial decade

1. Vision represented by Troisi
Modern finance is no longer siloed. Legal, technological, and strategic worlds are merging. Troisi embodies this evolution.
2. Structure represented by Canino
Regulations are the new currency of global markets. Those who master them will lead the next generation of international business.
3. Purpose represented by de Bortoli
Economies without a human foundation collapse under their own weight. De Bortoli’s presence is a reminder that progress requires empathy.
Together, they outline the blueprint of Europe’s financial future:
innovative, heavily regulated, and human-centered.
FAQs
1. Why did Finance Community Week 2025 highlight both corporate law and humanitarian work?
Because financial resilience increasingly depends on demographic realities, social funding, and ethical practices areas previously excluded from financial conferences.
2. What new trend did Troisi reveal about the future of legal firms?
A shift toward hybrid advisory models where law firms integrate tech analysts, AI specialists, economists, and cybersecurity experts.
3. Why does Canino believe regulators will dominate global finance by 2030?
Because cross-border digital transactions, AI-driven markets, and ESG requirements make compliance more complex than capital flow itself.
4. How does De Bortoli tie healthcare to financial stability?
He argues that population aging will redefine national budgets, investment strategies, and corporate responsibilities.
5. Which sector is expected to face the biggest regulatory overhaul next?
Artificial intelligence in finance including algorithmic investment, risk scoring, and automated compliance.
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