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Belluzzo & Associati’s ten-strong London group advises UK and Italian clients on cross-border investments, M&A, dispute resolution and estate planning. Tax specialist Alessandro Umberto Belluzzo heads the practice.

Bonelli Erede Pappalardo specialises in banking and antitrust work, assisting international banks and financial institutions with their operations in Italy and the UK. Andrea De Tomas, recently appointed head of the London practice, is a leveraged finance expert who works closely alongside fellow banking partner Riccardo Sallustio. The practice can tap into the firm’s network of 300 lawyers across Italy.

Chiomenti Studio Legale’s London office is part of a network of 300 lawyers and tax advisers spread across Europe, the US and Asia. The team handles corporate, banking and finance matters, and has notable energy sector expertise through Luigi Bendi. Real estate and finance partner Claudio Lichino heads the team.

Gianni, Origoni, Grippo & Partners advises international companies, governments and large financial institutions on regulatory issues. Office head Marco Zaccagnini specialises in restructuring and derivatives transactions.

Maisto e Associati advises Italian and international companies on tax issues, particularly relating to M&A and other transactions in the telecoms and manufacturing sectors. Guglielmo Maisto heads the London team.

NCTM LLP is a full-service firm for Italian law, and has notable expertise in M&A, shipping and corporate law. Anthony Perotto heads the eight-strong London team, which represents clients such as Nokia, Siemens, RBS and Ferrari.

Family-run firm Rapisardi Intellectual Property undertakes patent and trade mark work for clients expanding into the UK. It focuses particularly on the marine and fashion industries.

Studio Legale Sutti advises Italian clients in the UK, and works closely alongside colleagues in Europe, Asia and the US. Clients include UK law firms, in-house lawyers, and patent and trade mark agents. Livia Oglio heads the five-strong team.

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