The Legal 500

Bonelli Erede Pappalardo has a ‘first-class public law practice’. The team recently advised Rai Radiotelevisione Italiana in connection with the Supreme Court decision describing the company as a public body. Fabio Cintioli is ‘highly respected’.

Chiomenti Studio Legale’s Luca Perfetti heads the team. Expò Milano 2015 is a client for administrative law matters and Reti Ferroviarie Italiane was advised on procurement contracts procedures. ENI was assisted in front of the administrative courts in relation to the so-called ‘Robin Hood’ tax as implemented by the Italian Energy Authority. The case was won at first instance.

Gianni, Origoni, Grippo & Partners’ Maria Grazia Lanero advises on the realisation of public projects by way of assigning construction and management licences and Giuseppe Velluto has extensive expertise of the regulations concerning infrastructure, utilities and project financing. Antonello Lirosi heads the contentious side and is especially focused on tenders for works, supplies and services. The team advised the Municipality of Milan in relation to the concession for the construction and management of the new no. 5 underground line in Milan.

Studio Legale Amministrativisti Associati’s senior partner Guido Bardelli is recommended for town planning issues. The practice is also noted for its experience in environmental and building matters.

The ‘accurate and timely’ DLA Piper has played an increasing role in public concession projects in the public infrastructure sphere, particularly in healthcare sector construction. Giorgia Romitelli is ‘good to have on your side’, and Guido Inzaghi leads the zoning and planning practice.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is ‘excellent at challenging regulatory decisions’. The practice represented Total on its public procurement activities as contracting authority and concessionaire for the development of the Tempa Rossa oil field in Basilicata. WIND Telecomunicazioni is a client. Marcello Clarich is praised for the ‘clarity, depth and consistency of his advice’.

Hogan Lovells Studio Legale’s ‘prompt and accurate’ administrative law group receives standalone instructions on public law issues, but also works closely with the firm’s M&A, energy, real estate, finance and antitrust teams. The practice largely focuses on energy-related project finance matters and acted on the administrative law aspects of the development, construction, operation and maintenance of a solar energy park.

Villata Degli Esposti e Associati specialises in administrative law, particularly within the public legal sector. The practice assisted Gas Natural Italia in relation to the establishment and expansion of supply networks in southern Italy.

At Rome-based boutique Avvocato Angelo Clarizia SAP SpA, name partner Angelo Clarizia is strongly recommended both by peers and clients for his public law experience.

Ashurst stands out for the ‘level of senior partner involvement and the creativity and pragmatism used to solve complex issues’. The practice is noted for its application of administrative law to project finance, public procurement and large infrastructures. The practice acted for the Ministry of Economy and Finance in relation to a feasibility study for the renovation, upgrade and operation of the Salerno-Reggio Calabria toll road.

With offices in Milan, Rome and Genoa, Studio Legale Bucello Croci Piscitelli Viola is widely praised for its administrative law strengths.

Clifford Chance recently represented BG and its subsidiary Brindisi LNG in administrative matters concerning the environmental impact assessment of an LNG regasification terminal, the first of its kind in Italy.

Studio Legale Greco Muscardini’s Guido Greco is recommended by market sources for public law.

Grimaldi e Associati is noted for its experience in the granting of permits, the development of projects for the construction of industrial sites, buildings and infrastructures, town planning and zoning requirements. The practice also acts in relation to the expropriation of land for public interest.

Legance Studio Legale Associato advises on all sectors of public law, including administrative litigation. Poste Energia is advised on a daily basis regarding the management of tenders.

Rome-based Lipani & Partners Studio di Avvocati represents public administrations on the public procurement procedures connected to public works, supply and service contracts. The practice also advises private entities when participating in public tenders.

Studio Legale Associato Morbidelli Bruni Righi Traina’s Giuseppe Morbidelli is widely esteemed for his contribution to public law.

NCTM Studio Legale Associato recently represented Siemens before the Administrative Courts on several public procurement cases. Giuliano Berruti ‘perfectly understands clients’s needs’.

Housing ‘excellent local knowledge’, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has been building its administrative experience in relation to renewable energy plants. Luigi Colombo and Domenico Galli are key practitioners. Ex-Tonucci & Partners in alliance with Mayer Brown LLP founding partner Riccardo Troiano is recommended on the litigation front.

Studio Santa Maria recently advised Thales Italia in a claim before Piedmont’s regional administrative court for the annulment of a public tender award. The ‘experienced professional’ Antonio Papi Rossi is the key contact.

Satta & Associati has a long tradition of advising on public law matters in telecommunications, electronic communication, public procurement matters, infrastructure and transport.

Studio Legale Scoca’s Franco Gaetana Scoca has a strong reputation for his administrative law experience.

Tonucci & Partners in alliance with Mayer Brown LLP acted for Mediaset as plaintiff in various proceedings before several regional administrative courts in relation to the denial of an authorisation for television broadcasting plants. Giovanni Mangialardi and Alberto Fantini are ‘extremely strong professionals’.