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Scognamiglio International Law Firm

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Naples: leading firms in Italy

E.Morace & Co

E.Morace & Co has a well-established practice based in Naples, with a predominant focus on maritime, insurance and transport law. The insurance and reinsurance team covers various areas of legal services and handles both financial lines and marine claims. The practice is expanding into the areas of accident and personal injury, administrative, antitrust and IP. Carlo Morace has extensive experience in corporate and commercial matters, public tenders, dry shipping and arbitration. He jointly heads the practice with Marco Morace, an expert in wet shipping, insurance and reinsurance, particularly complex insurance claims, as well as Guido Greco and Alessandro Malangone.

Practice head(s):

Carlo Morace ; Marco Morace; Guido Greco; Alessandro Malangone


Testimonials

‘Carlo Morace is a smart lawyer who finds a practical and innovative solution for the more complex problems.’

‘In our quality of shipbrokers, we have been working with the law firm Morace & Co since decades for matters related to the maritime industry. They have given us utmost assistance in various aspects of the Sale & Purchase procedures in an international environment. They are also taking care of our credit recovery from bankrupt company under the Italian law.’

‘The firm is always reachable and available to give precise legal advice whenever needed this is why they are part of our panel of preferred legal advisors.’

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Toffoletto De Luca Tamajo

The Naples-based team of well-known employment law boutique Toffoletto De Luca Tamajo is led by the esteemed Raffaele De Luca Tamajo, who exclusively assists employers in connection to labour and social security law. He co-heads the practice with Maria Teresa Salimbeni whose specialist area is industrial relations. Both practice heads are professors of employment law.


Practice head(s):

Raffaele De Luca Tamajo; Maria Teresa Salimbeni; Vincenzo Luciani


Key clients

FCA Italy


Work highlights


  • Advised Covisian in a complex negotiation which saved the jobs of more than 500 employees through a double agreement signed before the Ministry of Labour.

Scognamiglio International Law Firm

Scognamiglio International Law Firm provides international business legal services to Italian and multinational clients. The team is led by Giovanni Scognamiglio and includes Daniela MatinoYuri Russo, and senior associate Diego Ascione, who specialises in insurance and labour matters.

Practice head(s):

Giovanni Scognamiglio


Other key lawyers:

Daniela Matino; Yuri Russo; Diego Ascione


Testimonials

‘The firm has really positive outcomes in litigation and employment matters.’

‘They navigate Italian laws really well and explain them in English.’

‘What has made our relationship with Studio Legale Scognamiglio (SLSLEX) gratifying and unique is the attention to detail, communications, and global outlook the entire staff has, as it relates to our global business needs.’

‘I work with SLSLEX since 2010 and can state that this firm is continuously improving in terms of service, quality, solutions rather than unnecessary disputes. I appreciate their business approach, their fast reactions to any issue brought to their attention. They become like a general counsel department of your company.’

‘Mr Giovanni Scognamiglio is a legal entrepreneur minded professional. He could join any board of the companies he serves and can resolve complex matters with outstanding negotiation skills. He can always find the best solution to close a new deal or leaving a business without losses.’

‘Ms Daniela Matino is always detailed, super professional and meets any deadline or clients need. Her legal competence is extraordinary.’

Key clients

Generali Assicurazioni Spa


Tecnam Spa


Agenzia Nazionale Giovani


Loyola University Chicago


EM Group Oy Finland


Mangia Inc USA


Derco Foods USA


Besana Spa Italy


AN Consulting Turkey


Enedo Norway


Embassy of Angola


Ditron Spa


Work highlights


  • Represented and assisted insurance companies, Allianz and Generali, on various international claims, specifically, represented Allianz in aviation-related mediation hearings in the United States, and represented Generali in two product liability claims in China whilecoordinating efforts with Chinese-based law firms.
  • Advised multiple large-scale retailers and producers, Derco Foods, Mangia Inc., and others on all matters pertaining to food law such as import and export, international trade, and Italian and EU Law compliance advice.
  • Represented and advised aircraft manufacturer TECNAM in all of their international business needs. Performed contract reviews, advised on international sales agreements with vendors in the USA, and effectuated international arbitration litigation through the ICC in Geneva, Switzerland.

Studio Legale Lauro

A dispute resolution and arbitration boutique, Studio Legale Lauro provides a wide range of legal services including ADR and mediation. The team's caseload includes engagement in the shipping and logistic sector, both in advising and in handling litigations before Italian courts and the Italian Supreme Court and most notably, before arbitration tribunals. Practice head Francesco Lauro ‘is a well-known and well-established figure in the market' and his team regularly assists ship owners and charterers, as well as banks and financial institutions in cross-border transactions.

Practice head(s):

Francesco Lauro


Other key lawyers:

Ernesto Ardia; Giannicola Forte; Valentina Tremante; Giuseppe De Santo


Testimonials

‘Francesco Lauro and the senior lawyers of the firm are are a very experienced team in the shipping, insurance, corporate and commercial sectors. I would certainly describe them as a leading firm in Naples in these sectors.’

‘Team works together correctly and also pays attention to the international nature of the cases they have to handle. The senior partner has a very solid legal knowledge as well as a commercial mindset to reach a solution.’

‘The senior partner has a very solid legal knowledge as well as a commercial mindset to reach a solution.’

‘Great knowledge of the Italian/international shipping industries.’

‘The lawyer Francesco Lauro and his collaborators have highly specialized skills, difficult to find in other structures.’

‘Ethics and humanity, as well as preparation and awareness.’

Key clients

Allianz SA


All Seas


Atlantic Container Lines


BDM LLC


Carmelo Noli


China P&I


Charlotte Selmer LLP


COSCO


Contug


Easyjet


Finnlines


Hafnia Advpkaten


Hellenic Carriers


Gard


Getra


Grimaldi Euromed


Grimaldi Deep Sea


Grimaldi Group


Greta Selmer


Kastro Sifnos Maritime Company


ING Bank


Jadranski Pomorski Servis


Malta Motorways of the Seas


Marinter


Minoan Lines


MS Amlin


Navitas


Nicolas & Associés


Nordic Hull Club


North of England P&I


Oskar Wehr


Paloma SA


P.L. Ferrari


Richemont Delviso


Rimorchiatori Spezzini


Sarantitis


SCAFI – Società di Navigazione


Schenker


Steamship Mutuals


Tefin


The Standard P&I Club


The West of England


Ehlermann Rinfleisch Gadow LLP


Cambiaso Risso Group


Ergo Group


Topaz Marine Azerbaijan


Acqua Minerale Sanbenedetto


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