E.Morace & Co is predominately known for its maritime, insurance, and transport expertise. However, it has expanded to become a full-service firm, offering advice on banking and finance, dispute resolution, real estate, criminal, and other legal areas. The ‘brilliant’ Carlo Morace heads the corporate and commercial department and ‘expert’ Marco Morace leads the insurance and reinsurance team.
Naples: leading firms in Italy
E.Morace & Co
Practice head(s):
Carlo Morace; Marco Morace; Pierluigi De Biasi; Guido Greco; Alessandro Malangone; Maria Angela Arcella
Testimonials
‘Carlo Morace is a brilliant and smart lawyer who is able to find innovative solutions to his clients’ issues.’
‘Very knowledgeable about the local market, hands-on and cost-effective. Versatile on several corporate and trade matters in addition to M&A and finance.’
‘Quick responses. High technical skills and commercial approach.’
Work highlights
Studio Legale Lauro
Studio Legale Lauro
is renowned for providing ‘excellent’ and ‘outcome-focused‘ maritime and commercial legal advice to global maritime and logistics businesses. The firm is led by Francesco S. Lauro 
who is adept at handling multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitration matters. Ernesto Ardia is reputed for representing ship owners in claims involving collisions, salvage, and marine pollution. Giannicola Forte covers a wide range of matters including charter parties, cargo claims, passenger injuries and illness claims, and many others.
Practice head(s):
Francesco S. Lauro; Ernesto Ardia; Giannicola Forte
Other key lawyers:
Giuseppe De Santo; Anna Vernillo; Carlo Iannello; Måns Jacobsson
Testimonials
‘My experience working with Francesco Lauro’s team has always been excellent, and I have been able to rely on an appropriate mix of seniority and expertise.’
‘My experience has been working with Francesco Lauro, who is a leading figure in shipping, transportation, and logistics. Mr Lauro is an excellent lawyer also in connection with business transactions in the industry, such as M&A.
‘The entire team is outcome-focused and drives towards a successful and speedy resolution of matters, with excellent reporting and clear and accurate advice so that you are always in the picture.’
‘I think that the team has all the necessary expertise, capabilities, and strengths to satisfy their clients’ requests.’
‘The expertise of the team, their qualifications, and reasonable billing.’
‘It stands out for its strong focus on client collaboration, teamwork, and delivering personalised legal solutions.’
‘Francesco Lauro, senior partner, is a leading Naples and Italian shipping lawyer. He is a very well-known name, with many years of experience.’
‘The team is close-knit. From the outset, clients feel confident because the different lawyers, who know each other very well, work in symbiosis. No time is wasted. Efficiency is optimal.’
Key clients
Allianz SA
All Seas
Atlantic Container Lines
BDM LLP
Bonelli Erede
Carmelo Noli
China P&I
Charlotte Selmer LLP
COSCO
Contug
CR Insurance
Easyjet
Ehlermann Rinfleisch Gadow LLP
Finnlines
Hafnia Advpkaten
Hellenic Carriers
Gard
Getra
Grimaldi Euromed
Grimaldi Deep Sea
Grimaldi Group
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
NorthStandard
Oskar Wehr
Paloma SA
P.L. Ferrari
Richemont Delviso
Rimorchiatori Spezzini
Sarantitis
SCAFI – Società di Navigazione
Schenker
Steamship Mutual
Thyssen Krupp
Work highlights
Toffoletto De Luca Tamajo
Employment boutique Toffoletto De Luca Tamajo fields a sizeable practice in Naples that is equally competent across contentious and non-contentious matters but is especially sought after for its disputes expertise. Its clients include Italian and multinational companies. Senior partner Raffaele De Luca Tamajo has a stellar reputation in the employment field; Maria Teresa Salimbeni is a key name for industrial relations; and Mario Quaranta contributes additional expertise in union law and litigation.
Practice head(s):
Raffaele De Luca Tamajo; Antonio Di Stasio; Vincenzo Luciani; Maria Teresa Salimbeni; Mario Quaranta; Stefano de Luca Tamajo
Testimonials
‘The team provides a unique set of competencies and a business understanding, tailoring solutions based on the clients’ needs.’
‘Maria Teresa Salimbeni is an exceptional professional – competent, and available every time you need her.’
‘Team of capable and punctual professionals.’
‘Professionals who are able to identify the best solution. In particular, Raffaele De Luca Tamajo has solid experience and a strong ability to identify the best solution to the problem.’
‘A high level of expertise in employment law combined with their ability to apply it effectively in reference to the company’s reality and its problems.’
‘Availability and professional competence of the people.’
Key clients
Stellantis