Gianni & Origoni > Bologna, Italy > Firm Profile

‘The strength of the legal team is its expertise in environmental law. Furthermore, the team has demonstrated great experience in managing relations with public administrations and with administrative judges.’

‘A team of very talented people who know the business and the clients’ needs.’

‘Always available, even with short notice, they are particularly strong in litigation and environmental law, in the latter case by representing the clients’ interests in all contexts, including interfacing with public bodies at all levels.’

‘Their practice is unique because they know the client’s business and needs.’

‘The team’s strengths are their skills, competence and market knowledge.’

‘Their key capabilities are negotiations and deal finalisation – the best, compared to other firms.’

‘Giuseppe De Simone has very deep legal knowledge and high-level negotiation skills.’

‘Arrigo Arrigoni’s support is outstanding – always able to allocate his outstanding competence even to small deals and matters, understanding immediately their relevance and need to focus.’

‘The team is particularly proactive, and always quick and smart. Always up to date on the market’s needs and anticipates the client’s requests. The borrower-side practice is a trusted partner that delivers results. Wholeheartedly recommended to anyone seeking top-tier legal counsel in the banking and finance sector.’

‘Clients are thoroughly impressed with their expertise and dedication. The team consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of the complexities and nuances of banking and finance matters. They are not only well-versed in the legal intricacies but also possess a keen awareness of the practical implications for clients.‘

‘What truly sets Gianni & Origoni apart is the unwavering commitment to client success. They approach each matter with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset, ensuring that their clients’ objectives are not only met but exceeded.‘

‘Matteo Canonico combines strong interpersonal skills with high-level professional skills.‘

‘The M&A team is probably the best in Italy for reputation and market knowledge.’

‘A great ability to respond in real time to any client’s question and to deliver first-class products. A very well-structured inter-disciplinary team.’

‘The Gianni Origoni team provides extraordinary support during the acquisition of companies in Italy. The team is always available in case issues or questions come up.’

‘Francesco Gianni and Mattia Casarosa are always able to solve clients’ problems in the fastest way.’

‘Mattia Casarosa is involved in every step of the process. He is well informed, professional, and has strong communication skills. Responds in a timely manner, and is able to form a bridge between the buyer and seller (from a cultural, as well as, personal aspect).’

‘Alfredo D’Aniello is a brilliant lawyer, with great negotiation skills and always on top of every matter.’

‘Romano Donato has remarkable experience and knowledge of the M&A market; he is always available (even during weekends and on holidays) to resolve clients’ needs.’

‘Chiara Gianni is very flexible and accommodating to clients’ requests.’

‘GOP Law Firm has always shown its utmost reliability. For the various issues brought to its attention, the most competent specialists in the field are involved from time to time in order to provide the best assistance in the shortest time.’

‘Piero Fattori’s expertise in relevant issues, especially in antitrust matters, but more generally in all matters involving the company in its relationship with various stakeholders, has been amply demonstrated in our long relationship with the firm.’

‘The firm’s professionals are very knowledgeable, flexible and particularly helpful with regard to the client’s needs.’

‘The legal services provided by the firm’s antitrust practice are nothing short of remarkable. The partners are highly competent and very active, always ready and available at short notice. Their accessibility and dedication reflect a level of client service that is hard to find elsewhere.’

‘The team has extensive experience in cross-border antitrust investigations and merger control clearance. It is well-connected and familiar with the Italian authorities, which ensures that they are well-informed of the latest regulatory developments, providing clients with a significant information advantage.’

‘Matteo Padellaro is a stellar professional. He is always responsive and helpful. He is always just a phone call or email away when you need him. I am impressed by his insights and ability to quickly understand complex topics. He has an unparalleled ability to find creative solutions to novel legal problems.’

‘Gianni & Origoni’s team has the unique ability to offer both legal and technical advice. In particular, it is able to understand the technical specificities of the issues presented and find innovative solutions that manage to combine legal and technical aspects.’

‘The team assisted the company in resolving complex legal issues closely related to our new disruptive technologies. The team is distinguished from any other in the market by its interdisciplinarity, speed and expertise. Moreover, a great peculiarity is the ability to provide solutions that are legally sound and at the same time business-oriented. In particular, the legal solutions provided brought maximum strategic value, reaching a level of integration and technological sophistication never seen before in the corporate sector.’

‘We had the opportunity to work with Stefano Mele, and we really appreciated the punctuality, speed and competence of the team, which has deep experience in all regulatory aspects, both at national and EU level, and is able to find innovative solutions that allow us to offer our services with disruptive technologies and in compliance with all regulations.’

‘This practice has demonstrated legal competence. At the same time, it is quite rare to find legal professionals who can nimbly master technical issues. We were therefore fully satisfied with their advice and their ability to discuss and relate to clients as well.’

‘We felt confident enough with the team to entrust them with discussions with our counterparties and, most importantly, we were fully satisfied with the outcome of the negotiations.’

‘Stefano Mele is the team leader and works with promising partners at his side. Stefano is helpful and always punctual, and it is easy to see that he has been working in this field for a long time. The team members are always reliable, and I never had the feeling that working with them did not result in the best possible service. Above all, if I had to pick one of their skills, I would say that the team’s strength is their ability to deal with issues in a timely, competent and business-oriented manner.’

‘The team is extremely competent, with a strong customer focus, and dedicated partners.’

‘In negotiations with third parties, they always maintain a correct approach aimed at resolving the problem rather than conflict. They are always ready to propose concrete solutions.’

‘Paolo Brugnera has a strong focus on our needs and in particular devotes time to responding to our requests. The qualities we have detected are: competence, ability to relate to counterparties, proactiveness, efficiency and compliance with times and deadlines.’

‘What makes Gianni & Origoni so special is the experience and network of the partners. Having managed many different situations in the past, they always have the right solution for delicate situations.’

‘The team is very experienced and responsive.’

‘The individuals, and specifically the partners, are very involved and effective in negotiations.’

‘The firm is unique because of its outstanding team, which combines legal knowledge with in-depth understanding of the private equity markets.’

‘Clients particularly value their aptitude for coming up with unique solutions, as well as their inventiveness and problem-solving abilities.’

‘They provide great outcomes in the challenging area of private equity law, thanks to their innovative mindset and adaptability.’

‘Stefano Bucci is one of the best lawyers around, while Raimondo Premonte is a very strong and seasoned M&A lawyer.’

‘Gianluca Ghersini and Gabriele Ramponi are the two lawyers to call first when clients need a corporate lawyer – always available to discuss and address difficult topics, finding good compromises to resolve difficult situations.’

‘Gianni & Origoni is seen as a model of excellence by any player in the market. They demonstrate deep understanding of the client’s business and aspirations.’

‘Filippo Cecchetti is an outstanding lawyer with top academic preparation and a commercial eye to provide the best advice to the client.’

‘The real estate team has sound knowledge of the matter.’

‘Filippo Cecchetti and his team have represented the best add-on they could.’

‘A very well prepared team and always very responsive and able to successfully support the business.’

‘They are very proactive and they master wide areas of expertise which renders their support particularly valuable also in complicated transactions that may involve many different issues.’

‘This practice excels in complex litigation, often achieving favourable outcomes that are unparalleled in the industry.’

‘Super flexible and client oriented.’

‘Able to apply the law to a commercial situation.’

‘The insolvency and restructuring team work well together and language is not an issue.’

‘The practice, co-headed by Antonio Auricchio, is truly unique in its multifaceted strengths and innovative approach. What sets this team apart is its unwavering commitment to excellence and its deep understanding of the intricacies of the law.’

‘The lawyers in this practice, including Antonio Auricchio, are exceptional in many ways. They stand out due to their extensive legal knowledge, unmatched dedication to their clients, and a deep sense of ethics.’

 ‘Antonio Auricchio is renowned for his strategic thinking and ability to navigate even the most complex legal challenges. His commitment to excellence and client satisfaction is unparalleled.’

‘Strong reliability with all parties involved in the arrangement procedure. Unique position.’

‘Lawyer Luca Jeantet is the industry leader in Italy. He is able to handle all the issues we faced during the arrangement procedure.’

‘Knowledge, flexibility, and ability to agree on the proposed solutions.’

‘Gianni & Origoni is a leading law firm, with its main strengths being its lawyers – highly professional, always available to help, client oriented, and solutions-focused.’

‘All the Gianni & Origoni lawyers are very professional and helpful.’

‘In-depth knowledge of the Italian regulatory framework and understanding of wholesale banking operations.’

‘Not only does this practice have a deep understanding of key banking and finance regulatory issues, but they are extremely effective in supporting clients when incorporating the issues into each specific business model.’

‘They invest the time and resources in anticipating future trends, with a particularly competitive edge in fintech and new digital solutions.’

‘The partners are outstanding in terms of knowledge and experience. They know and understand the clients’ business models, and are able to customise their professional support in such a way that makes a difference.’

‘Emanuele Grippo is recommended for his professionalism and high-quality advice, as well as his availability and solutions-oriented mindset.’

‘Emanuele Grippo stands out as a particularly competent and business-oriented professional, who is able to devise innovative solutions for complex issues.’

‘Its energy and infrastructure team is unique in Italy, since they cover every single aspect that is relevant for projects – from regulatory and tax to M&A and financing.’

‘The deal team is composed of both young and very senior team members, which makes it such a good fit for clients.’

‘One of the very best firms in the Italian market for project finance deals.’

‘Very efficient, very effective, reasonable and pragmatic in the search for solutions. Good level of availability of partners.’

‘Very knowledgeable team that pays attention to the quality of the support it gives to clients and with respect for deadlines.’

‘Arrigo Arrigoni is a very confident and prepared lawyer. He wants to make things happen and is able to communicate well with different stakeholders at various seniority levels.’

‘Arrigo Arrigoni stands out not only for his impressive knowledge but also for his commercial skills and ability to explain in a clear and simple manner. He is proactive and exceeds expectations in terms of delivery times. The quality of his work is stellar.’

‘The practice stands out due to its exceptional team, combining legal expertise with in-depth knowledge of private debt markets.’

‘Its innovation-driven approach and adaptability create a unique client experience, delivering outstanding results in the complex field of private debt law.’

‘ A team of highly skilled professionals with interdisciplinary experience. What makes them different from other legal firms is the quality collaboration with the client and within the team.’

‘Very supportive and helpful in supporting new deals.’

‘Elena Cirillo is a prominent member of the practice, who distinguishes herself through her extensive expertise in matters involving Italian and European debt and regulatory compliance.’

‘Excellent preparation and ability to anticipate and solve problems. Always on time.’

‘Able to provide smart solutions with a hands-on approach.’

‘Fees are fair and aligned to the quality of the legal services provided. It is worth mentioning the availability of the entire team, as well as the operational approach of the partners who are directly involved in providing assistance to clients.’

‘Alessandro Merenda is best ECM lawyer around.’

‘Alessandro Merenda adopts a hands-on approach to proposing solutions by considering, at the same time, all legal and regulatory aspects. He is able to make clients feel safe in relation to capital markets work.’

‘Lidia Caldarola is a fantastic professional whose assistance is impeccable.’

‘Gianni & Origoni’s cybersecurity and privacy team has the uniqueness of offering advice that covers both legal and technical aspects. It understands the technical specifics of the issues presented, and finds innovative solutions that manage to combine legal and technical features.‘

‘The team differs from any other in the market because of its multidisciplinary approach, speed and expertise.‘

‘A great peculiarity of the team is its ability to provide legally valid solutions that are, at the same time, business oriented.‘

‘The legal solutions provided by the team result in the highest strategic value achieved.‘

‘Clients greatly appreciate the punctuality, speed and competence of each of the team’s professionals.‘

‘When clients need all-encompassing advice on data protection matters, Gianni & Origoni is the place to go.’

‘Stefano Mele is probably one of the few leading lawyers who can rightfully say to have been assisting clients with data protection for the past 20 years.‘

‘The firm has very strong competences in various fields and topics.’

‘It shows a great ability to work as a team.’

‘Raffaella Betti is amazing. She is so knowledgeable. ’

‘One of the best employment law team in Italy: innovative, very competent and high quality standards in the documentation produced.’

‘Emanuele Panattoni and his team are very solid from a technical point of view and very smart in rapidly finding effective solutions, able to satisfy the customer’s needs.’

‘This team is extremely knowledgeable and responsive.’

‘Raffaella Betti is a beacon of Italian labour and employment law and one of the most consistent and reliable Italian lawyers.’

‘Emanuele Panattoni analyses issues from a broad point of view and is able to provide solutions that are the most effective.’

‘Saverio Schiavone has a very broad understanding and knowledge of the employment coupled with a very deep know-how in other technical fields as well as an extremely good business sense and a refined comprehension of corporate dynamics.’

‘Very practical approach, problem-solving attitude, in-depth knowledge of the market and of its most recent developments.’

‘A very professional and high-quality firm. In addition to the high skills of the professionals I have worked with, I particularly enjoyed their capacity to solve any problems, as well as the strong network they can count on.’

‘Giuseppe Velluto is one of the most skilled professionals I have ever met. He has strong skills, a problem-solving attitude, and important soft skills that he is able to reflect in his team, which is united and compact, always ready to solve any urgency and client’s request.’

‘Gianni & Origoni has an unrivalled breadth of expertise to respond to any challenge an investor may face on the Italian market. Their approach is pragmatic and business-oriented.’

‘Ottaviano Sanseverino is very experienced.’

‘The team is very responsive and provides clear and practical advice.’

‘Having a team like that of Gianni & Origoni that specialises in all forms of Intellectual Property (IP) law—be it patents, copyrights, trademarks, or trade secrets—is crucial. This is a firm with strong international connections and partnerships that can help us protect our IP assets globally.’

‘The lawyers offer a comprehensive service spanning filing patent and litigating infringements, thus providing us with a holistic support in all our IP needs. A strong history of successful cases and transactions also demonstrates their expertise and effectiveness.’

‘Great competence, support and presence.‘

‘A tight-knit team with broad experience in a wide range of topics.‘

‘Deep understanding of the relevant markets and knowledge of the banking and asset management sector – genuine client-oriented focus and availability are the key qualities.‘

‘Emanuele Grippo has deep knowledge of the legal framework and the Regulator’s approach.‘

‘Emanuele Grippo is always available when needed.‘

‘Emanuele Grippo is a problem solver. Excellent knowledge of technical aspects.’

‘Emanuele Grippo works with clients as a partner and has strong negotiation skills. He has the great ability to make everyone comfortable.‘

‘Raffaele Sansone is very talented and fully oriented towards finding the most suitable solution. Always available, tries to make things easier, and really stands out for his client-oriented attitude.‘

‘GOP is a guarantee of a high-level service, having invested a great deal in tax professionals.’

‘Clients are followed with the utmost attention by the entire team.’

‘Clients are able to perceive the level of professional quality, the focus on problem solving, and the optimisation of time. All this is certainly distinctive compared with experiences at some other law firms.‘

‘The firm has extremely skilled professionals who are able to offer an excellent advisory service at the highest level, leveraging on their knowledge of transfer pricing matters, contacts with the tax authorities, and huge experience.’

‘The tax team, and especially Fabio Chiarenza, has emerged as one of the best group of tax lawyers in the market.’

‘Fabio Chiarenza is both a great lawyer and a great boss. He has got vision and is driving the tax department with steady growth. The recent promotion of Francesca Staffieri, who is a highly-skilled lawyer in financial tax matters, to partner is a sign that he cares about his team.’

‘Luciano Bonito Oliva is extremely capable in the tax litigation field.’

‘Mario D’Avossa – clients are very satisfied with his competence and the capabilities of his team.’

‘The team is very congenial to work with. They work hard to understand US law, ask good questions, and are invaluable when liaising with mutual clients.’

‘Provides first-class and relevant legal assistance.’

‘They are very used to working in international environments. Furthermore, the various lawyers involved are highly competent and very persuasive.’

‘Federico Busatta stands out for his generosity, intelligence and pragmatism.’

‘An excellent team led by the very approachable Federico Busatta.’

‘Federico Busata is first class and very nice to work with.’