The Legal 500

Within Administrative law, Bonelli Erede Pappalardo is a first tier firm,

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’.

Within Banking and finance, Bonelli Erede Pappalardo is a second tier firm,

‘Excellent for strategic advice and for the integration of UK and US needs with Italian law,’ Bonelli Erede Pappalardo recently advised on multi-jurisdictional factoring arrangements, credit facilities to a real estate fund, the financing of PV plants and banking regulatory matters. Emanuela Da Rin and Riccardo Sallustio are recommended. Project finance expert Catia Tomasetti joined from Allen & Overy – Studio Legale Associato. Tomasetti has ‘huge experience in the arrangment of complex structures and perfect knowledge of the banks’ approach to numerous sectors’.

Within Capital markets: Debt, Bonelli Erede Pappalardo is a second tier firm,

Bonelli Erede Pappalardo’s debt work is handled by its banking and finance group. The practice acted on the issues of convertible bonds and mortgage-backed notes issued in the framework of a securitisation of mortgage-backed receivables. Emanuela Da Rin is ‘an outstanding practitioner’.

Within Capital markets: Equity, Bonelli Erede Pappalardo is a first tier firm,

Bonelli Erede Pappalardo’s Alberto Saravalle recently acted on a number of employee offerings. The team also acted for Telecom Italia Media in a rights issue. Carlo Montagna is recommended.

Within Corporate and M&A Milan and Rome, Bonelli Erede Pappalardo is a first tier firm,

Bonelli Erede Pappalardo’s ‘partners are extremely commercial when approaching negotiations’. Clients also praise the firm’s ‘superb depth’. Recent work includes high-value acquisitions of companies owning wind farms; corporate restructurings; and fund acquisitions. Sergio Erede is ‘a star practitioner’.

Within Dispute resolution, Bonelli Erede Pappalardo is a first tier firm,

Bonelli Erede Pappalardo provides ‘excellent response times, industry knowledge and realistic expectations’. Recent highlights include clawback actions, major shareholder litigation, construction disputes, high-value insolvencies, environmental disputes and international arbitration. Vittorio Allavena heads the team. Sergio Erede remains a principal contact.

Within EU, regulatory and competition law, Bonelli Erede Pappalardo is a second tier firm,

Bonelli Erede Pappalardo’s ‘team comprises extraordinarily competent and skilled lawyers, whose knowledge of competition law is applicable not only in Europe but also in several jurisdictions around the world’. The team recently acted in cartel proceedings, alleged restrictive agreements matters and abuse of dominant position cases. Claudio Tesauro ‘stands out for his ability to retain control over very complex circumstances; the more complicated a case is, the more his leadership skills shine’. Massimo Merola is a leading individual.

Within Employment, Bonelli Erede Pappalardo is a first tier firm,

Bonelli Erede Pappalardo is fully versed in employment-related agreements, disciplinary sanctions, dismissals, trade union consultations, and non-competition covenants. Marcello Giustiniani’s team ‘provides excellent service’.

Within Energy, Bonelli Erede Pappalardo is a second tier firm,

Known as a powerhouse for corporate and M&A work, Bonelli Erede Pappalardo acted on the acquisition of companies owning wind farms and photovoltaic projects, and advised in relation to a gas storage-sector joint venture. The ‘hugely experienced’ project finance expert Catia Tomasetti joined from Allen & Overy – Studio Legale Associato.

Within Genoa Leading firms, Bonelli Erede Pappalardo is a first tier firm,

Bonelli Erede Pappalardo’s name partner Franco Bonelli is the office’s best-known personality. The corporate finance powerhouse’s Genoa branch is noted for litigation and insolvency matters, as well as shipping matters.

Within Intellectual property, Bonelli Erede Pappalardo is a third tier firm,

Led by Giovanni Guglielmetti, Bonelli Erede Pappalardo recently advised on trade mark proceedings, know-how misappropriation issues and alleged misleading advertising. The practice also acted in connection with the negotiation of trade mark license agreements.

Within Real estate, Bonelli Erede Pappalardo is a first tier firm,

Bonelli Erede Pappalardo has a longstanding reputation for expertise in the financing and corporate aspects of real estate deals. The team acted on the sale of parts of a major real estate portfolio. Alessandro Balp is ‘very experienced’.

Within Restructuring and insolvency, Bonelli Erede Pappalardo is a first tier firm,

Bonelli Erede Pappalardo’s Andrea De Tomas ‘understands clients’ concerns and priorities’. Widely praised as a ‘top-tier practice’, the firm recently advised Permira and Valentino Fashion Group on debt restructuring issues. Emanuela Da Rin and Franco Bonelli are recommended.

Within TMT, Bonelli Erede Pappalardo is a third tier firm,

Bonelli Erede Pappalardo advises major TMT clients on corporate, regulatory, antitrust, administrative and litigation matters. Rai Radiotelevisione Italiana is a client.

Within Tax, Bonelli Erede Pappalardo is a second tier firm,

Bonelli Erede Pappalardo is well known for its tax advice in M&A, capital markets, finance and real estate transactions, as well as transfer pricing matters. Andrea Silvestri and Andrea Manzitti are respected practitioners.