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‘The lawyers have great intellectual and practical capacities. They are proactive and highly efficient professionals.’

‘Riccardo Bordi has very high professional skills and he is particularly pleasant to work with.’

‘The team not only provides great legal judgement but also advises in a timely manner’.

‘They are able to provide assistance in a short time and with a qualified answer.’

‘Monica Iacoviello has decades of experience in sophisticated legal matters. She is fast, reliable and prompt. Paolo di Giovanni represents clients in complex disputes, including arbitrations. He is scrupulous, dedicated and experienced. ‘

‘Gianfranco Veneziano and Riccardo Bordi are top-notch, excellent litigators.’

‘Constant and reliable presence both in the pure litigation and in the amicable settlement of disputes.’

‘Stefano Passeri deserves a particular mention for his dedication, availability and attention to the customer.’

‘The team is quite unique in Italy in terms of its direct client approach, specific knowledge of financial matters, due diligence skills, court interaction and transparency.’

 ‘The team has the ability to coordinate between different teams in a timely matter. Andrea Tuninetti Ferrari is very helpful, cooperative and available and has good writing and communication skills, as well as a calm and considerate style, including when under considerable pressure and time constraints.’

‘The practice displays professionality, knowledge of insurance matters and is fully committed and passionate.’

‘DLA Piper’s litigation team provides an outstanding level of service, with particular attention on finding solutions and keeping the client always updated. The lawyers show an excellent level of professionalism, together with remarkable technical knowledge of the matters.’

‘Stefano Modenesi is highly professional and responsive.’

‘Timeliness, knowledge of the sector and flexibility distinguish the DLA team from other firms operating in the same sector. Davide Rossetti is very dynamic and has acquired specific knowledge of the characteristics of the fashion industry. He integrates normative knowledge with commercial knowledge in the fashion and luxury sectors.’

‘Constant assistance  and availability’

‘Andrea Pantaleo, Marco Dimola and David Marino are high level counsels who provide constant support and qualified advice.’

‘An infrequent combination of quality of assistance and the ability to work in a team – providing the client with excellent and rapid assistance in disputes that require many different skills.’

‘Excellent professionalism and technical preparation, ability to understand events and to guide the client in the management of the dispute and in the choices of strategy’

‘Outstanding litigators, business-focused and with constant attention to the client’s need. A very practical approach.’

‘GianBattista Origoni and Federico Busatta are able to identify risks and relevant solutions since the very first phase of the dispute and assist the client in avoiding trial.’

‘Professionalism and easy to communicate with.’

‘Their response is always very swift and comprehensive. All the legal strategies have been always based on a business approach that would bring the most efficient result for the issue at hand.’

‘The lawyers are able to manage legal issues of clients with cross-border activities.’

‘Stefano Parlatore translates local laws into a wider strategy and applies it efficiently in the negotiations with the opponent.’

‘Giuseppe D’Amore is very knowledgeable and able to synthesize the relevant information provided in relation to various legal issues and recognize those on which one needs to focus at a certain moment in time.’

‘They are able to handle a broad range of disputes and the quality of work has always been excellent. They are fast and proactive as well as business oriented, understanding the clients’ needs. The overall level of service is at the top among the potential competitors. Thanks to the practice’s capability to evaluate all the profiles and alternative approaches of a dispute, as well as to their longstanding expertise, Legance’s lawyers are able to put in place the most efficient procedural strategy. The different practices of Legance are very well integrated and linked. This makes it much easier for the dispute resolution team to deeply understand and consider all the potential aspects of a litigation case.’

‘Daniele Geronzi has extensive experience in litigation. He is proactive, responsive and commercially oriented, as well as extremely bright, fast thinking and knowledgeable on all technicalities of dispute resolution.’

‘An excellent independent law firm with expert lawyers. Stefano Parlatore is an excellent lawyer in banking and finance litigation and in insolvency and restructuring matters, responsive and with experience in multi-jurisdictional cases.

‘Daniele Geronzi and Francesca Colantoni are always available for the client, personally involved in all the files and greatly capable of understanding business fundamentals and technical aspects of a case. Available and flexible in supporting negotiation and tactics.’

‘Personal attention from a dedicated partner with scrupulous attention to detail.’

‘Alberto Toffoletto and Luca Toffoletti have great knowledge and unique capacity to understand the needs of the clients and to find the tailored legal solution.’

‘Unique approach in terms of management of their legal services’

‘They are simply better than the others. Always smart, perfect in time management and great business-oriented approach.’

‘Our working relationship with Studio Pedersoli is extremely positive and is manifested through an efficient, punctual and innovative service from the point of view of the solutions proposed to the various cases.’

‘The team offers an activity based on maximum collaboration, precision and timeliness. Each proposed solution is relevant and highly innovative.’

‘The team is very professional and often outshines those of other firms; they have smooth interactions with other departments ‘

‘Enrico Mancuso and Federico Bracalente are both very professional and flexible.’

‘Incredible professionality and knowledge of all matters’

‘Michelangelo Cicogna is a very good lawyer; very keen on arbitration, very good arbitrator and totally independent, even when he is party-appointed’

‘The different teams of this practice are the best mix of competence, creativity and helpfulness’

‘Roberto Jacchia has vast knowledge. Michelangelo Cicogna is a perfect negotiator. All the partners can easily deal with international issues, no matter what language they have to use.’

‘Dispute lawyers on an international level’

‘Michelangelo Cigogna – extremely knowledgeable, a pleasure to work with’

‘The team is well prepared and has the capacity to effectively cooperate and integrate with other practice teams if the case needs expertise in specific areas of law. The team is able to build good strategies to manage complex cases. They are reactive and able to meet deadlines and clients’ requests ‘

‘Sara Biglieri is very reactive and focused on the client’s needs. She is able to give effective and practical advice. Her strengths are problem-solving, project management of complex cases and the capacity to find practical solutions which are able to meet client’s needs.’

‘Luca De Benedetto has a very deep knowledge of procedural rules. He combines the capacity to deeply analyze complex cases with the ability to prepare the best and more effective strategy to manage the case’

‘Sara Biglieri and her team are very expert and helpful, they understand client needs.’

‘Sara Biglieri and her team are very competent and have an organizational structure capable of offering legal assistance on different aspects. They are available, precise and on time in communication/drafting acts.’

‘Roberto Lipari deserves a special mention for his tremendously in-depth knowledge of both substantive and procedural civil and criminal law rules, matched with a very pragmatic approach in the resolution of any kind of disputes and outstanding talent in the development and presentation of defensive arguments.’

‘They consistently deliver excellent results and provide good counsel.’

‘Sara Biglieri and her team are diligent and responsive and consistently provide us with well-reasoned and insightful advice.  They have an excellent understanding of the courts and guide us appropriately.’

‘Davide Traina is very available and always ready to provide quick responses and advice. Input, markups, documents etc are delivered within the agreed timelines, which makes him a very reliable business partner.’

‘Sara Biglieri is a very solid lawyer and brilliant in finding creative solutions.’

‘Very good reputation and network; strong motivation and technical capabilities; Adherence to customer needs and requests.’

‘Considerable understanding of the dynamics of dispute resolution, responsiveness and good teamwork.’

‘Davide Traina is an outstanding lawyer. He has extensive knowledge of litigation and arbitration and he is able to communicate with clients in a clear and effective manner.’

‘Matteo Vizzardi is highly professional, experienced, cooperative. Fast in providing opinions’

‘Very professional and highly involved team, capable of handling a broad range of complex disputes’

‘Sara Biglieri has excellent expertise and impressive capabilities and fields a large team of lawyers who are able to assist on all types of litigation’

‘Professionals of unique standing and capabilities’

‘Paolo Mondini is a well-known professor of law and an excellent standing professional. His assistance as a lawyer and his reasoning as an arbitrator put him in the top five lawyers in Italy.’

‘Paolo Flavio Mondini has a strong reputation and an amazing technical and scientific expertise.’

‘Complete availability, competence and customer support on any subject, timeliness in the response’

‘Compared to other firms, they are always available to understand the specific needs of the customer, are versatile in their skills and respond very quickly to questions’

‘Marco Giustiniani and Giovanni Gigliotti deserve a mention for their great preparation, oratory abilities and professional standing which is also recognized by the courts.’

‘Giada Russo is a stand-out associate.’

‘The team has specialist expertise in financial services disputes and investigations and while they are all rounded litigators and have a depth of knowledge of the industry which is almost unique in the Italian market.’

‘Mariafrancesca De Leo is an outstanding lawyer, with impressive qualities such as passion, dedication, availability to listen and understand clients’ needs. She has considerable experience in financial litigation, corporate and insolvency.’

‘One of the few litigation teams with true expertise in financial services industry litigation. Its members have been involved in the largest litigations concerning financial institutions in Italy.’

‘Mariafrancesca De Leo is well prepared and attentive to client’s needs. She always provides business-oriented solutions whilst not forgetting technical excellency.’

‘Mariafrancesca De Leo and the team have the greatest ability to combine an excellent knowledge of the reality and practices of the international financial world with excellent skills in litigation. They compete with the major national firms for their ability to deal with international clients. They compete with the largest international firms for their high technical level.’

‘Compared to national competitors, the team stands out for its greater ability to deal with international clients. Compared to international competitors, they are characterized by an unusually high technical level in litigation.’

‘The team is highly reputed on the market for its dispute resolution skills and experience.’

‘The team is made up of professionals who have a deep knowledge of the Italian civil law procedure as well as of the Italian civil, commercial and company law. They are also able to meet really short deadlines given by clients.’

‘Alfredo Craca is prepared and motivated and always able to identify the best legal strategy to pursue.’

‘Senior associate Giulio Gomitoni always shows a really deep knowledge of the law.’

‘All professionals work efficiently and with great motivation – around the clock if needed.’

‘Deep knowledge of corporate and governance laws and a strong team that works perfectly together covering all customer needs.

‘Francesco Di Carlo makes the clients really feel they are looked after and in good hands.’

‘Complete dedication to the customer, extremely good preparation, timely replies.’

‘Valeria Mazzoletti, Marco Marinoni and associate Andrea Palvarini have quickly achieved objectives that we have been trying to achieve for years through other lawyers.’

‘Deep knowledge of credit management, protection and enhancement.’

‘Surely the most appreciated feature is the availability of professionals to customers. When legal offices are involved, clients require an absolute commitment and availability for what is a priority and often essential issue for them.’

‘Ability to enter into the merit of the topic dealt with quickly and accurately. Willingness to collaborate with the client company.’

‘LCA has a team of specialised lawyers providing timely, accurate and business-oriented legal advice. The lawyers are valued for their responsiveness, clarity of legal advice provided and efficiency.

‘Great diversity, flexibility, quick responses.’

‘Gian Paolo Coppola has a good practical approach and is very cooperative and available.’

‘We have a very long history of working together, and we won a lot of cases.‘

‘Client focused, experienced, nice to work with’

‘Cecilia Buresti has solid experience and gives clear advice. Piermaurizio Tafuni is a young professional with high potential.’

‘Pragmatism and business acumen coupled with significant legal skills; friendly style of communication and flexibility when it comes to fee arrangements.’

‘Constant availability, professional approach.’

‘Orsingher Ortu stands out for its many strengths, such as transparency, the respect of deadlines and the professionalism always demonstrated.’

‘The firm guarantees efficient legal advice, both out-of-court and judicial. The firm has the ability to deal with all legal issues with a broad perspective, demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of the subject and extensive experience in the sector. ‘

‘The team of Orsingher Ortu has a very high and good level of services. They are ready at any time with appropriate, depth and clever answers.’

‘Pierfrancesco Giustiniani is a very skilled lawyer with an extremely company-oriented way of working. He is able to immediately understand  the needs of the company and to suggest the most appropriate solution. He is also skilled in negotiation with third parties. He also has the rare ability to choose and train his collaborators in the best possible way. Elisa Cappellini is a very good, skilled, professional lawyer working with Giustiniani.’

‘Meticulously keen to provide the best services for clients, taking into consideration the specificities of each case and client. Even as a big law firm, they are down-to-earth professionals, ready to help and assist.’

‘Francesco Nicora provides an excellent, tailor-made service. His outstanding knowledge associated with exceptional communications skills makes it easy for him to explain highly complicated matters to non-professionals.’

‘Good, knowledgeable and accurate communication. Recommendations supplied in a timely manner’

‘A good understanding of the views and values of a business’s requirements’

‘The firm provides seamless and effective advice with a practical approach. They are very quick in responding to requests and very flexible.’

‘Massimo Dotto is an excellent lawyer, highly skilled and with considerable expertise in litigation. He provides practical and timely advice ‘

‘Stefano Verzoni manages a highly qualified team with great competence and absolute professionalism, combined with the ability to understand the specific economic and commercial needs of the client. He and his team are always pleasant to deal with and very helpful.’

‘Attention to the customer and clear communication, allowing common intent and therefore adequately assessed strategies.’

‘Ugo Molinari is a colossus of the Italian legal field, with outstanding litigation expertise.’

‘Professionalism, competency with international cross-border legal and cultural issues and timely feedback and case management.’

‘Cristina Pagni is a very talented dispute resolution attorney who is also a pleasure to work with. She has excellent project management skills and leverages associates as appropriate. She can be a very tough negotiator.’

‘Very committed and with a very fine technical background.’

‘Cristina Pagni has a prime background in civil law and particularly in litigation. She is very careful in managing every single detail and she is very transparent and clear when charging the client.’