Legal 500 Italy Awards
Italy’s legal market has experienced a dynamic period in 2024 and 2025, set against a challenging backdrop marked by increased interest rate rises at both the national and EU levels as well as global geopolitical uncertainty. Legal changes and reforms, including the rollout of new EU AI and pharma regulation as well as domestic legislative changes to arbitration, capital markets, and competition law, are also addressing Italy’s increasingly complex business environment. Despite global economic challenges leading to a demanding year for the private equity and high-value M&A markets, sectors like logistics and maritime transport, real estate, manufacturing, and green energy continue to be areas of high activity, innovation, and deal flow, with law firms thriving in a sophisticated legal environment that provides ample challenges and opportunities alike.
Legal 500 is pleased to recognise Italy’s leading legal professionals who exemplify excellence in private practice and in-house roles. These awards are based on the Legal 500’s thorough, independent research for the annual directory. Winners are selected by a team led by Legal 500 Italy editor Marie Johansen Nordland and in-house research editor Margherita Birri, along with a robust group of seasoned researchers with specialised knowledge of the jurisdiction. This team, responsible for producing the Legal 500 EMEA Italy guide each year, uses the same comprehensive evidence base to ensure the integrity of these awards. Some awards recognise specific practice areas, while others acknowledge thematic achievements across the market.