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Legance - Avvocati Associati > The Legal 500 Rankings
Italy > Administrative and public law Tier 1
Legance – Avvocati Associati has a large and well-established public law team across Rome and Milan, comprising significant expertise in various fields. Public contracts and utilities are an area of particular strength, especially for key figure Alessandro Botto, who is also a much-appreciated litigator. In this capacity, he often collaborates with the civil litigation department to deal with disputes relating to the execution of public contracts before Ordinary Courts. Giuseppe Abbruzzese coordinates the real estate sub-group and focuses on real estate transactions. Cristina Martorana has a strong focus on the energy sector. Filippo PaccianiPractice head(s):
Giuseppe Abbruzzese; Alessandro Botto; Filippo Pacciani; Cristina Martorana
Other key lawyers:
Alessandra Palatini; Valeria Viti
Testimonials
‘They are responsive and available; they go in-depth in the issues with a broad and complete approach.’
‘A firm of competent professionals, always available and with great preparation in the most diverse subjects and have a methodical approach.’
‘The strengths of the team are availability and empathy, as well as great technical competence. A prepared, reactive, quick team. The opinions provided are clear, complete, well written and exhaustive.’
‘Ability to work as a team. Professionalism. Constantly up-to-date. Monica Cristina Martorana deserves a special mention. Giuseppe Abruzzese and Alessandra Palatini are both prepared, available and very careful to grasp the underlying operational issues and to suggest viable solutions.’
‘Great experience and knowledge of the subject. Never pressing on payments and billing. Cristina Martorana is always available and leads an excellent team.’
‘Great professionalism, combined with constant attention to customer needs. Working with Cristina Martorana is always a pleasure. Timeliness in the intervention and constant presence of senior partners. Continuous presence of Giuseppe Abbruzzese during the management of matter.’
‘Always punctual and reliable. They are able to explain all the steps in simple terms, and to share decisions. And this in a context where our company is also made up of non-Italian members. Cristina Martorana has acquired such expertise in the sector also from a commercial point of view that manages to combine business needs with regulatory prerogatives.’
‘Filippo Pacciani is competent, present and searches for the best solution for the customer that contemplates all business needs.’
Key clients
Aeroporti di Roma
Aeroporti di Puglia
CAV – Concessioni Autostradali Venete
Lotterie Nazionali – Lottomatica
Gruppo San Donato
Trenitalia
CINECA
York Capital
Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato
Iren Group
Fincantieri
Hitachi Rail STS
BNP Paribas REIM SGR
Torre SGR
Fabrica Immobiliare SGR
Generali SGR
Invesco Real Estate
InvestiRE
Vestas Asset Management
Partners Group
JP Morgan
Savills
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Italgas
Snam
Energean
Whysol
Cubico Sustainable Investments
Salov
RAI – Radio Televisione Italiana
UniCamillus – Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences
NTT DATA Italia
PLC S.p.A.
Taconic Capital
RWE
Leonardo
Mercitalia Rail
Siram
Work highlights
- Assistance to Iren Ambiente S.p.A. in the appeal before the Regional Administrative Court of Lombardy– Milan, initiated by Iren Ambiente against the tender procedure called by the Municipality of Milan for the concession of the public service for the integrated management of urban and assimilated waste in Milan.
- Assistance to Trenitalia S.p.A. in the legal proceedings promoted by an economic operator before the Regional Administrative Court of Lazio – Rome for the annulment of the award and all the acts of the open tender procedure for the award of the Framework Agreements with single economic operator for the assignment of cleaning services of rolling stock and industrial plants (Liguria Lot) called by Trenitalia for a value of approximately €30 million.
- Assistance to NTT DATA Italia S.p.A. in the trial before the Regional Administrative Court of Rome against the award of the tender for the supply of the services related to the production and maintenance of software in Microsoft and PHP environment.
Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 1
Legance – Avvocati Associati‘s department advises on leveraged, acquisition, mezzanine and real estate financings, along with syndicated loans, debt restructuring and securities lending transactions. Monica ColomberaPractice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
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Testimonials
‘Flexibility, competence and ease of dialogue with counterparties and banks.‘
‘Stays close to its clients and is competent in every aspect of a deal, even ancillary issues.‘
‘Fast in the analysis and feedback phases. Unlike other firms, their ability to analyse clients’ needs brings added value to the deal.‘
‘An available, multidisciplinary team that is able to understand clients’ priorities and deliver with above-average results.‘
‘We are very happy to use the Legance banking and financing team, alongside its private equity practice, as they deliver an excellent all-round service.‘
‘Commercial acumen, well-rounded approach, and the ability to be problem solvers.‘
‘Giovanni Scirocco has the excellent ability to accompany the client during every phase of the deal, bringing significant added value thanks to his excellent negotiating skills.‘
‘Tommaso Bernasconi understands our needs, and he is very commercial and to the point.‘
Key clients
ASTM
Bluefield Partners
Castello SGR
EF Solare
Enel
F2i – Fondi Italiani per le Infrastrutture
Green Arrow Capital
NextEnergy
Nexi
Oaktree
REAM SGR
Sonnedix
Sorgenia
Tages
Tonello Energie
Zouk Capital
Work highlights
- Assisted Nexi with the structuring and negotiation of an acquisition bridge financing, which related to the acquisition by way of merger of Nets into Nexi.
- Assisting REAM SGR with the negotiation of the financial documents concerning the acquisition, through an alternative investment fund managed by REAM SGR, of two office buildings (Spark 1 and Spark 2) that are under construction.
- Assisted EF Solare Italia with a €160m financing provided by Crédit Agricole CIB, ING and Intesa Sanpaolo.
Italy > Employment Tier 1
Legance – Avvocati Associati is among the main employment law advisors to many Italian and international companies, who mostly benefit from the firm’s multi-practice approach, encompassing corporate, regulatory, tax, health and safety and IP advice. Labour aspects of M&A transactions are central to the team and an area of great activity in the past year; it is among practice head Alberto MaggiPractice head(s):
Alberto Maggi
Other key lawyers:
Silvia Tozzoli; Tommaso Li Bassi; Elena Ryolo
Testimonials
‘The answers are always complete and given on time. The firm has always shown great professionalism.’
‘Listening skills, immediate understanding of problems and identification of risks. Great punctuality and willingness to respect the timing of the projects assigned with professionalism and competence. In general, the product of the team’s work is always complete and accurate, hardly need a second interaction to refine or complete content, with great benefit for the timely resolution of the legal issues submitted to them.’
‘Elena Ryolo, Senior Counsel. A technically very prepared lawyer with great understanding of the psychological and motivational aspects of labour law issues, and a remarkable vision of the practical implications of legal decisions. Daniele Dellacasa, Managing Associate. A lover of labour law, always up-to-date and able to offer important contributions in decision-making processes.’
‘Tommaso Li Bassi is able to identify solid solutions for critical situations.’
‘Pragmatic legal advice – it’s not just a description about what the Italian law says, but spot on pragmatic advice to take into account the specific context/industry’
‘The overall work of the team is excellent, and each single component considered individually demonstrates a very high level of customer orientation in terms of understanding the needs, willingness to give maximum support in evaluating alternative solutions, timeliness and dedication.’
‘Excellence in service, maximum professionalism and absolute availability in understanding the customer’s needs.’
‘Elena Ryolo combines an extremely deep technical knowledge with a high degree of practicality.’
Key clients
3M
A2A
Algonquin
Ambarella
Amplifon
Avis Budget
Bain Capital
Banca Farmafactoring
Bang & Olufsen
Bayer
BeiGene (Ltd)
Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A.
Caleffi S.p.A.
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Cattolica Assicurazioni
CDP Immobiliare
Celli Group
Centric Software
Cisco Systems
Comdata Group
CommScope
Credito Lombardo Veneto
Cutler & Gross
Daikin Applied Europe
Dana Holding Corporation and Dana Italia
Darag
Diageo Italia S.p.A.
De’ Longhi
Eni S.p.A.
F2i
Feltrinelli
Henkel
ILVA
Kemet Group
Lesaffre Italia
Legal & General Investment Management
Leonardo S.p.A.
Lutech
Maire Tecnimont
Mars
MBDA Italia S.p.A.
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Microsoft
Miroglio Group
Nexi
Parmalat
Olon (Fidia pharma group)
Perrigo
Poste Italiane
Prometeon
Rheinmetall
Safilo
Schneider Electric
Semitec
Shire International GmbH
Snam
SOBI (Swedish Orphan Biovitrum)
Sogeaal
Sonatrach
STMicroelectronics
Sumo Logic
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Group
UniCredit
Tyvak
William Blain International
Wise SGR S.p.A.
Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 1
Legance – Avvocati Associati‘s practice is consistently active in energy-related financings, M&A and administrative law matters; and clients benefit from the group’s regular co-operation with the firm’s tax, dispute resolution, regulatory, antitrust, and banking and finance departments. Lead partner of the energy, project and infrastructure practice, Monica ColomberaPractice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
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Testimonials
‘Highly competent professionals with a keen understanding of commercial issues.‘
‘Specific technical skills in the economic functioning of the Italian energy market.‘
‘Legance combines very high legal competences with the ability to understand business needs and support clients when setting up initiatives.‘
‘Legance is aligned with the quality standards of the best international firms that are active in Italy.‘
‘The team has good industry knowledge and is well connected in the market.‘
‘The team is very responsive and offers pragmatic advice where appropriate.‘
‘Monica Colombera and Cristina Martorana have great knowledge of this area and excellent interpersonal skills.‘
‘Giovanni Scirocco is very knowledgeable, calm and solutions oriented, and combines excellent knowledge of the legal system with pragmatic advice, taking ownership of the issues.‘
Key clients
2i Rete Gas
Acea
Alpiq
AMGAS
Aura Power Developments
Banco BPM
BKW Group
BNP Paribas
BPER Banca
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Crédit Agricole
Cubico Sustainable Investment
EF Solare
Enel
Energean
Equitix
European Investment Bank
F2i Fondi Italiani per le Infrastrutture
Green Arrow Capital SGR
Intesa SanPaolo Group
Italgas
Moncada Energy Group
Monte dei Paschi di Siena
NextEnergy Capital
RWE
Sonnedix
Snam Rete Gas
Tages Capital
UniCredit
Whysol Investment Group
Zouk Capital
Work highlights
- Assisted F2i with the sale to Predica Energies Durables of a 30% stake in the share capital of EF Solare Italia (an F2i subsidiary that specialises in the photovoltaic sector).
- Assisted a pool of lenders (Intesa Sanpaolo, Banco BPM, BayernLB, ING Bank Milan Branch and Unicredit) with a green loan financing in favour of Windrose Holding.
- Assisted photovoltaic operator, EF Solare Italia, with a €160m financing, provided by Crédit Agricole Cib, ING and Intesa Sanpaolo.
Italy > Investment funds Tier 1
Legance – Avvocati Associati‘s investment funds department acts for leading asset management firms, shareholders, investors and other domestic and non-domestic market players on the planning, structuring, formation and marketing of investment funds; the team has particular expertise in private equity, venture capital, private debt and real estate funds. Enzo SchiavelloPractice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Historical knowledge of the company, which facilitates communication and speedy responses to urgent needs.‘
‘Deep knowledge of the reference sector and regulatory matters.‘
‘Enzo Schiavello is a very valid person professionally and a great connoisseur of the technicalities of investment funds.‘
‘Barbara Sancisi combines technical skills with communication and negotiation skills.‘
‘I have collaborated with Barbara Sancisi and Enzo Schiavello, both highly professional professionals. I appreciated their in-depth analysis of the documents, experience in dealing with complex and non-standard structures, and management of negotiations with the counterparty.‘
Key clients
21 Investimenti SGR
a2a
Aksìa Group SGR
Alcedo SGR
Alfieri
Alto Partners SGR
Aquileia
Arsenale SGR
BNP Paribas REIM SGR
CapVest
Castello SGR
CDP Immobiliare SGR
CDP Venture Capital SGR
Charme Capital Partners SGR
Chequers Capital
Credito Fondiario
DeA Capital Real Estate SGR
Entangled Capital SGR
Equiter
Ersel SGR
European Investment Bank
European Investment Fund
FIEE SGR – Fondo Italiano Per Efficienza Energetica
Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR
Gradiente SGR
HAT Orizzonte SGR
HAT SICAF
Hayfin
Invel
Invitalia
ITAGO SGR
Menarini
Neip III SICAF
P101 SGR
Partners Group
PM&Partners SGR
Pomona Capital
Prelios SGR
Progressio SGR
Quantix SIM
Quinta Capital SGR
Sagitta SGR
Sofinnova Partners
Tikehau Investment Management
Ver Capital SGR
Wise Equity SGR
Work highlights
- Assisted with the structuring of an infrastructure fund, Equiter Infrastructure II, dedicated to investments in Italy in social and digital infrastructure, utilities, urban regeneration and tourism (under a joint venture agreement between Ersel Asset Management and Equiter).
- Assisted with the restructuring of the FNT fund, Fondo Nazionale del Turismo, as a fund of funds that aims to support the tourism sector and the entrepreneurs managing Italy’s major hotels.
- Assistance with the launch and fundraising of FIEE II – Fondo Italiano per l’Efficienza Energetica II, a private equity fund focused on energy efficiency projects (with European Investment Bank acting as anchor investor of the fund).
Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 1
Fielding a sizeable team of real estate-focused professionals, Legance – Avvocati Associati‘s multidisciplinary practice has expertise in sales, acquisitions, financing, developments, funds and lease contracts. It also advises on various types of buildings, including office, retail, shopping centres, logistics, hotels, residential and student housing. Co-heading the practice are Gabriele Capecchi, an adviser to primary investors on real estate acquisitions, sales, developments and management projects, and Giuseppe Abbruzzese, who predominantly focuses on the administrative law aspects of real estate transactions. Elena Generini, Marco Mastrorosa and Alessandra Palatini are experienced senior counsels.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Superior quality, competence and speed are its superior traits, making Legance a firm that clearly stands out on the Italian scene.‘
‘Excellent knowledge of market standards.‘
‘Coverage of all the issues that can emerge during complex transactions.‘
‘Partners’ ability to summarise the issues that arise during various working tables.‘
‘Respect for deadlines, 24-hour availability and speed of responses.‘
‘The team boasts professionals who are accurate, competent and prompt in responding to requests for assistance, even when challenging in terms of timing and breadth or complexity of content.’
‘Alberto Giampieri is a true champion in terms of competence, problem-solving skills, authority and 360-degree vision. The skills of his younger collaborators are also impressive, among which managing associate Francesca Iannò stands out.‘
‘Gabriele Capecchi is a professional of absolute value and competence – extreme competence and attention with concrete and decisive solutions. To this professionalism are added interpersonal skills and management of processes and complex interlocutors, as well as an understanding of the relevant market and business dynamics.‘
Key clients
Azimut
Batipart
BNP Paribas Real Estate
Borletti Group
Cale Street Partners
Castello SGR
CBRE Global Investors
Crédit Agricole
DeA Capital Real Estate
Fabrica Immobiliare SGR
FFF Asset Management
Generali Italia
Hines
Invesco Real Estate
InvestiRE SGR
JP Morgan Asset Management
Keys REIM
Kryalos SGR
Mirastar
Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Nuveen
Partners Group
Prelios SGR
Savills Investment Management
Starbucks
Vestas Investment Management
UniCredit
Unipol Gruppo
Work highlights
- Assisted with the creation of a private rent sector fund.
- Assisted Batipart with the acquisition and subsequent long-term lease of a pan-European real estate portfolio, including 7 Leroy Merlin and Brico stores.
- Assisted Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena with the sale of a large real estate portfolio.
Italy > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory Tier 2
Legance – Avvocati Associati‘s financial intermediaries regulation department advises banking, financial and insurance firms, as well as private equity firms, on the regulatory issues surrounding litigation and M&A. Financial markets specialist Marco Penna leads the team, which includes experienced senior counsel and regulatory specialist Marco Romanelli, a 2020 hire from Studio Legale Carbonetti e Associati. Senior partner-level support is provided by banking and debt capital markets head Andrea GiannelliPractice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘True understanding of the banking business and its regulatory implications.‘
‘Great for its 360-vision, interaction, depth of analysis and delivery.‘
‘Marco Penna is a strong role model in his areas of expertise.‘
Key clients
Advent International
Apax Partners
Argo Finanziaria
Aviva
Banca Finint
Banca Progetto
Banca Sistema
BPM
BPER Banca
CaCib
CBRE
Dell
Elliott
Finest
Fortress Investment Group
Mediobanca
Nexi
UniCredit
Work highlights
- Advised Nexi (and its subsidiaries) on the regulatory issues surrounding a cross-border M&A transaction with Nets, a merger with SIA, and the issuance of of two senior unsecured high-yield notes.
- Assisted Fiat Chrysler Automobiles with the regulatory aspects surrounding the cross-border merger with French group PSA.
- Assisted Credito Fondiario with the establishment of an asset management company.
Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 2
Legance - Avvocati Associati's team routinely advises banking and financial institutions on leveraged, acquisition, mezzanine and real estate financings, as well as syndicated loans. The group is co-led by Andrea GiannelliPractice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
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Testimonials
‘Very trained and focused teams, with excellent problem-solving qualities – complete professionals, who are able to satisfy the client’s needs and constantly look for solutions to make work faster and more fluid.‘
‘The team has international experience, a strong track record in the management of complex structures, and a level of service that is tailored to the needs of the Italian market.‘
‘Proactivity, dedication, passion, professionalism and competence… a very results-oriented team.‘
‘Legance has the capacity to provide clients with innovative solutions to complex legal matters, and to create cross-office teams that are capable of bringing the right expertise across a wide spectrum of areas.‘
‘Andrea Giannelli has outstanding experience, problem-solving abilities and professionalism.‘
‘Monica Colombera is a brilliant professional, who is highly competent and client oriented.‘
‘Guido Iannoni has a strong commitment to operations, with high levels of availability and presence during the mandate. He has in-depth knowledge of the bank and its needs and policies, directing legal negotiations towards solutions that are in compliance with the bank’s policies.‘
‘Managing associate Marco Gagliardi shows a high level of competence and technical preparation, accompanied by significant commitment and availability. Marco is always available to evaluate open negotiation issues, assess the proposed solutions, and identify new alternatives; he also shows strong negotiating skills and strong counterpart management skills.‘
Key clients
ASTM
Banca IMI
Banca Nazionale del Lavoro
Banco BPM
Banco di Sardegna
Banco Santander
BNP Paribas
Banca Popolare di Sondrio
BPER Banca
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Crédit Agricole CIB
European Investment Bank
Goldman Sachs International Bank
ING Bank
Generali Real Estate SGR
Intesa SanPaolo Group
Mediobanca – Banca di Credito Finanziario
MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese
Natixis
Nexi
Société Générale
UniCredit
Work highlights
- Assisted a pool of banks, including (among others) Mediobanca and Intesa Sanpaolo with the financing granted to a vehicle controlled by F2i SGR and Asterion, which aims to acquire Sorgenia, as well as a financing made available to F2i ER1 and F2i ER2.
- Assisted a pool of lenders (J P Morgan, BNP Paribas, UniCredit Corporate & Investment Banking, Mediobanca – Banca di Credito Finanziario and Morgan Stanley), with the Italian corporate law aspects surrounding the financing for the acquisition from BC Partners of up to approximately 45% in Sofima.
- Assisted a pool of lenders (Intesa Sanpaolo, Banco BPM, BayernLB, ING Bank Milan Branch and Unicredit) with a green loan financing in favour of Windrose Holding.
Italy > Capital markets: Debt Tier 2
Legance - Avvocati Associati's banking and finance group is coordinated by senior partner Andrea GiannelliPractice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Lean team and knowledge of clients’ needs.‘
‘The integration of groups, information exchange and multidisciplinary practice adds value.‘
‘Direct, practical and very prepared – nobody wastes time on formalities or banalities.‘
‘Knowledge of the industry allows them to understand potential problems and anticipate them.‘
‘High levels of expertise in the structured finance sector and ability to manage complex transactions.‘
‘Extremely available, maximum competence, innovative solutions, and the ability to facilitate operations and negotiations.‘
‘Antonio Siciliano has constant availability and knowledge of the market – extremely competent, solid and effective help in solving legal and commercial problems.‘
Key clients
2i Rete Gas
A2A
Aeroporti di Roma
Agos Ducato
Amundi SGR
ASTM
Banca Finint
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Compass Banca
Credito Fondiario
European Investment Bank
Fortress Investment Group
Banca Finint
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Credito Fondiario
CheBanca!
Compass Banca
Illimity Bank
ING Bank
Unicredit
Work highlights
- Assisted Nexi with the issue of two senior unsecured high-yield notes aimed at (inter alia) refinancing the indebtedness of Nets Topco 2 and SIA.
- Assisted Aeroporti di Roma with the annual update of its EMTN programme; the issue of a green bond under the EMTN programme; and the issue of a sustainability-linked bond under the EMTN programme.
- Assisted UniCredit Bank, as sole arranger, with the securitisation of a portfolio of approximately €1.6bn of non-performing loans.
Italy > Capital markets: Equity Tier 2
In April 2021, Legance - Avvocati Associati boosted its practice through the hire of ECM partner Alberta FigariPractice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I found the team to be very competent, with experts in various fields.‘
‘I very much appreciated the great flexibility, availability and competence shown by the firm’s partners, specifically senior counsel Marzio Ciani.‘
‘I really appreciated Marzio Ciani’s professionalism, as well as his listening and problem-solving skills.‘
Work highlights
- Advised FCA on Italian law (including issues related to a listing on the MTA) in relation to the completion of its cross-border merger with French group Psa that created large automotive group Stellantis.
- Assisted Nexi with certain ECM aspects surrounding its agreement with payment provider Nets to integrate the two groups through a cross-border merger of Nets into Nexi.
- Assisted Mercury UK HoldCo, the main shareholder of Nexi, with the accelerated bookbuilding of Nexi’s ordinary shares.
Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Legance – Avvocati Associati is an independent Italian firm with international offices in both New York and London; it covers the full array of deals including M&A, shareholder and voting agreements , takeovers, and joint ventures, operating in industries as varied as real estate, pharmaceuticals, energy, transport, banking, insurance and manufacturing. Senior partner Filippo TroisiOther key lawyers:
Filippo Troisi; Bruno Bartocci; Alberto Giampieri; Giovanni Nardulli; Gian Paolo Tagariello; Alberta Figari; Andrea Botti; Federica Pomero; Laura Li Donni
Testimonials
‘The firm has a great knowledge of the Italian market and context together with an innovative technical quality and an excellent knowledge of the international context.’
Key clients
Abertis Infraestructuras
Acteon
Advent International
Amplifon
Apax Partners
Apollo Global Management
Armònia SGR
Bain Capital
Banca Farmafactoring
Bayer
Blackstone
Bridgepoint
Brystol – Myers Squibb
Bunzl
Cabot Square Capital
Cale Street Partners
Canson Capital Partners
CapVest
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Centerbridge
Change Capital Partners
Charme Capital Partners
Costa Crociere (Carnival Group)
CVC
Deutsche Asset Management (formerly Deutsche Alternative Asset Management)
Emerson Electric
Energean Oil & Gas
F2i SGR
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
First Reserve
Flexitallic Investment Inc.
Fortress Investment Group
Generali Group
GIC Private Limited
Givaudan
Intel Corporation Italia
Invitalia
IPI Partners
IWG plc
JSW Steel
Lone Star
Mandarin Capital Partners
Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd.
MBDA Italia
Mediaset
Mondadori
Neuberger Berman
Nexi
Permira
PetrolValves
Green arrow Capital SGR
SITA
Sky
Sonatrach
Sonnedix
STMicroelectronics
Swisscom
Tower Research Capital
Unipol
VAM Investments
Varde
York Capital Management
Work highlights
- Assistance to FCA in the completion of the cross-border merger with the French group Psa that has resulted in the establishment of Stellantis.
- Assistance to Nexi and Mercury UK HoldCo (Advent International, Bain Capital, Clessidra) in the maxi cross-border merger of Nets, the leading PayTech in the Nordic countries.
- Assistance to CDP on the agreement with Tim to create a single national fibre network.
Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Legance – Avvocati Associati has a well-established dispute resolution team, which is particularly reputed for its activity representing clients in M&A, banking and finance litigation. Through tight collaboration with other departments of the firm as well as foreign law firms, the team is also highly knowledgable of other industries sectors, with the notable mentions of energy and aviation. Co-heads Stefano Parlatore and Daniele Geronzi are known as commercial and corporate litigators and arbitrators. Daria Pastore stands out for her insolvency, defamation and product liability practice. Cecilia Carrara concentrates on extraordinary corporate transactions, mainly representing foreign clients investing in Italy. Marialuisa Garavelli was promoted to senior counsel in June 2021.Practice head(s):
Stefano Parlatore; Daniele Geronzi
Other key lawyers:
Daria Pastore; Cecilia Carrara; Marialuisa Garavelli
Testimonials
‘Extreme professionalism and deep knowledge of the sector in which it operated. The professionalism and knowledge of the sector reduces the time required for the activities to be carried out, facilitating the possibility of appropriately expressing and sharing skills.’
‘Daria Pastore is responsive, commercially minded and has significant industry experience. Daniele Geronzi is one of the best lawyers one can worked with. Competent, available, brilliant, he always has a solution to the problem. Daniele Geronzi and his team are distinguished by their exceptional competence, and the ability to solve problems.’
‘The assistance provided by the firm was characterized by the rapidity of action and reaction to the sudden change in the situation between the parties involved in the dispute.’
‘Stefano Parlatore is appreciated for his acumen and commercial approach, as well as for his expertise in defining the case’s strategy. Giuseppe D’Amore: energetic and proactive approach.’
‘Legance professionals quickly understand the implications for the business and offer pragmatic advice, both in terms of results and times. In particular, Daria Pastore is a professional who combines extraordinary strategic intuition with a pleasant and calm approach.’
‘Stefano Parlatore: great competence and ability in coordinating the team, but also meticulous knowledge of the file and is proactive in dealing with the arbitral tribunal.’
‘Daria Pastore is an excellent lawyer, with an excellent capacity for intuition on the best strategy to follow before and during restraint. She is empathetic and communicative, and creates a relationship of extreme trust with the customer. The other team members are also highly technical and skilled professionals.’
‘The professionals of the Legance Dispute Settlement team are very well prepared not only with regard to Italian law but, thanks to their international scope, they are able to assist their clients also on international issues, an element that I really appreciate as it allows you to entrust them not only with proceedings with applicable Italian law. Cecilia Carrara is an excellent professional in the field of Italian disputes, and certainly among the best when it comes to international arbitration. Competent, very helpful and dedicated to customers.’
Key clients
2i Rete Gas
AerCap
Alibaba Group
Amplifon
Aveleos S.A. (RENOVA GROUP)
Awas
Banca Popolare di Milano S.p.A.
Banco Santander
Bank of China
Barclays Italia
Barclays PLC
BNL
BNP Paribas REIM Italy SGR
Bondholders Astaldi
Borealis
British American Tobacco
Carnival Cruise Line
CNH Industrial
Costa Crociere
Credit Suisse
Dedalus
Dexia
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
ENPAPI
Energreen Investment SARL
FCA
Free energia
GE Capital
Gruppo Poste Italiane
Gruppo Unipol
Gucci
Halliburton
Henkel Italia S.r.l.
Impresa Pizzarotti & C. S.p.A.
Intesa SanPaolo/Banca IMI
Leonardo
Mercitalia
MPS – Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A.
Parma Calcio 1913 S.r.l.
Philips
Republic of Kazakhstan
Riello
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants
Sigma-Tau
Tecnimont
Total
Twenty Century Fox
UBS
UniCredit
Vianini S.p.A.
Sogem srl
Iliad Italia S.p.A.
ASM Voghera SPA
CBL Insurance Europe DAC
St George British International School
Italy > Industry focus: Retail Tier 2
At Legance – Avvocati Associati, real estate and corporate finance head Giuseppe Abbruzzese coordinates the firm’s retail group, together with real estate and administrative law expert Gabriele Capecchi. The team advises on corporate finance, administrative law, banking and finance, tax and regulations as they relate to the retail sector. Alberto Giampieri is a key name for public and private M&A transactions.Practice head(s):
Gabriele Capecchi; Giuseppe Abbruzzese
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A strong point is undoubtedly the ability to respond immediately to customer requests on all legal and commercial aspects. Formal client / consultant relationships are always supported by a cordiality that makes interactions faster.’
‘The essential difference is that response times are very short. At any time 24/7 even at Christmas you have an immediate answer. For those who work in contexts with different time zones or different calendars this is an added value of great importance.’
‘The Legance team stands out for exceptional competence, speed and problem-solving attitude. Qualities that are also found in younger employees. In the Italian market they certainly make a difference.’
‘Legance stands out for its quality, superior to its competitors, and for its in-depth knowledge of the subject. Alberto Giampieri is a champion and his collaborators stand out for their extreme preparation, availability and the ability to reach the goal.’
Key clients
Batipart
Borletti Group
Kryalos SGR
Starbucks
Unipol Gruppo S.p.A.
OVS S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Assisting Batipart in the acquisition and subsequent long-term lease of a pan-European real estate portfolio including 7 Leroy Merlin and Brico stores.
- Assisting Fondo Polvanera, managed by Kryalos SGR, with the purchase of 5 Docks Cash & Carry.
- Assisting a pool of banks in the financing granted to Irgen Re Pompei S.r.l. aimed at the development of a mixed-use real estate maxi-asset named “Maximall Pompeii”.
Italy > Private equity Tier 2
Legance – Avvocati Associati serves a client roster of private equity and sovereign wealth funds, corporates and financial services conglomerates. The group has considerable expertise in fund formation matters as well as the capacity to call upon the firm’s banking, corporate finance, regulatory and tax departments. Senior partner Filippo TroisiOther key lawyers:
Filippo Troisi; Bruno Bartocci; Alberto Giampieri; Giovanni Nardulli; Piero Venturini; Andrea Fedi; Andrea Botti; Giacomo Gitti; Federica Pomero
Testimonials
‘The team is absolutely top class and has become our trusted legal advisor for our private equity deals.’
‘They are extremely thorough and reliable in every aspect of the deal execution and you have always the confidence that they are able to effectively distil the necessary details which require the principal’s focus.’
‘They are very good at actually advising their client on the best course of action contrary to many lawyers who simply present alternatives without giving a real recommendation.’
‘Filippo Troisi is one of the most competent and experienced lawyers in the market and I have my total trust in him on any aspect of the deal execution.’
‘Filippo Troisi is able to take a commercial and pragmatic approach to guide his client through the most delicate phases of deal negotiations.’
Key clients
Advent International
Apax Partners
Apollo Global Management
Ares Life Sciences
Armònia SGR
Bain Capital
Blackstone
Bridgepoint
Cabot Square Capital
Cale Street Partners
Canson Capital Partners
CapVest
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Centerbridge
Change Capital Partners
Charme Capital Partners SGR
Clessidra
CVC Capital Partners
DWS
Entangled Capital SGR
European Investment Bank
European Investment Fund
F2i SGR
First Reserve
Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR
Fortress Investment Group
GIC Private Limited
Green Arrow Capital SGR
Invitalia
IPI Partners
Lone Star
Made in Italy Fund (Quadrivio & Pambianco)
Mandarin Capital Partners
Neuberger Berman
Oaktree Capital
Partners Group
Permira
Progressio SGR
Tikehau Investment Management
Varde
York Capital Management
Work highlights
- Assistance to Advent International, Bain Capital, Clessidra (Mercury UK HoldCo) and Nexi in: the agreement with Nets, PayTech leader in the Nordic countries, for the integration of the two groups through a cross-border merger of Nets into Nexi; and the integration between Nexi and SIA through merger by way of incorporation of the latter into Nexi.
- Assistance to Blackstone, one of the members of the consortium formed with CDP Equity S.p.A. and Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, in the acquisition of Autostrade per l’Italia (ASPI) from Atlantia S.p.A..
- Assistance to Charme Capital Partners in the signing of a binding agreement with the Caslini family, as majority shareholder, and with the Columna Capital fund, as minority shareholder, for the acquisition of a majority stake in Bianalisi, an Italian company active in laboratory analyses and personal diagnostics.
Italy > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
Legance – Avvocati Associati‘s restructuring and insolvency practice is ‘well known in the market’ and particularly sough out by banks. The ‘reliable, professional’ team draws in expertise from the banking and finance and dispute resolution departments in particular, and comprises professionals acting from Rome, Milan, London and New York. The team includes Alberto Giampieri who is an expert in M&A public and private transaction; Daniele Geronzi and counsel Francesca Colantoni, both of whom are specialists in insolvency procedures and restructuring and are described as ‘reliable professionals and constantly available.’Practice head(s):
Alberto Giampieri; Giandomenico Ciaramella; Luca Autuori; Iacopo Fontana; Stefano Parlatore; Daniele Geronzi
Other key lawyers:
Francesca Colantoni; Filippo Chiodini
Testimonials
‘The Legance team is now well known in the market and has already worked on many bank files. It is a reliable, professional team, widely available on request, and experienced in the field of expertise. Professionals have a friendly and smart approach that facilitates the relationship and contributes to the success of the objectives.’
‘Daniele Geronzi and Francesca Colantoni, who are specialized in insolvency procedures and restructuring, are reliable professionals, constantly available for support and discussions, and are on time with deadlines.’
Key clients
Banco BPM
Banca Nazionale del Lavoro
BNP Paribas
Bondholders Micoperi
CarVal
Castello Sgr
CNH INDUSTRIAL FINANCIAL SERVICES S.A. – Iveco
Credito Fondiario
Energia Italiana S.p.A. (Sorgenia S.p.A.)
Gabetti
Illimity
Intesa Sanpaolo
Koelliker S.p.A.
Moncada Energy Group S.r.l.
MPS – Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A.
Prelios Sgr
Solution Bank
VEL Green
Work highlights
- Assisting Koelliker group in relation to a complex transaction aimed at the definitive restructuring of the financial indebtedness of the group.
- Assisting the debtors in relation to the restructuring of the financial indebtedness of the Perseveranza Group,pursuant to an agreement under Article 182-bis of the Italian Bankruptcy Law.
- Assisting a pool of banks in the restructuring of the financial indebtedness of Leolandia S.p.A.
Italy > Tax Tier 2
Legance – Avvocati Associati’s tax practice routinely handles the full gamut of tax matters, particularly in relation to real estate, project finance, fashion, luxury, financial institutions and investment funds. Luca Dal Cerro advises on the tax aspects of complex transactions; Marco GrazianiPractice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Ability to solve any problem internally, thanks to teamwork between different professionals who collaborate with each other at the service of the client.‘
‘Legance is a joy to work with – they provide excellent advice and go beyond just answering questions.‘
‘Ability to provide assistance and opinions on complex and constantly evolving issues within required time frames.‘
‘In my experience, they are the best commercial tax practice in the Italian market.‘
‘They are always available and the quality of their work product is consistently high.‘
‘Reliability, creativity and availability at all times – strong will to invest in the relationship with clients and make its network of knowledge and contacts available.‘
‘Marco Graziani and counsel Riccardo Petrelli are exceptionally hardworking and technically strong tax lawyers, who work seamlessly with our team and are always available.‘
‘Claudia Gregori and counsel Gabriella Geatti combine in-depth knowledge of the subject with the ability to synthesise issues effectively.‘
Key clients
Altarea Cogedim
AXA Insurance Group
Aviva Investors
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
BNP Paribas
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Chequers Capital Partenaires
CBRE Global Investors
EF Solare Group
ENEL Group
ENI Group
Eurazeo
F2i
Ferragamo Group
Fortress
Goldman Sachs
Hayfin Capital management
Incus Capital
ING Group
Intermediate Capital Group
Intesa Group
Neuberger Berman
Quadrivio
Savills Investment Management
Partners Group
Denso Group
Moncada Group
Rhea Vendors Group
Tikehau Capital
TPG – Sixth Street Partners
Schroder Adveq
Lombard Odier
Vestas Asset Management
Westfield Unibail Rodamco
GIC
IPI Partners
Italy > Compliance Tier 3
Legance - Avvocati Associati's compliance department is experienced in regulatory compliance, AML, anti-corruption and Decree 231 matters, as well as banking and insurance compliance; and its expertise extends to the management of internal audits, along with inspections and investigations by supervisory authorities. The principal figures are compliance, privacy and anti-bribery expert Andrea Fedi; Marco Penna, who focuses on banking and financial services-related compliance issues; and white-collar crime specialist Niccolò Bertolini Clerici.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Expertise, experience and openness.‘
‘Strong approach and ability to provide full-service solutions.‘
‘Niccolò Bertolini Clerici has excellent knowledge of compliance and the models to be implemented to ensure compliance.‘
‘Niccolò Bertolini Clerici has an in-depth knowledge of company dynamics, and this allows him to map the risks related to compliance issues.‘
Key clients
Apax Partners
Banco di Sardegna
Bottega Veneta
Brioni
Cubico Sustainable Investment
Energean
EWT
Global Solar Fund
Nexy Payment
Nuovo Pignone
Rolex
Stasher
Straumann
Walt Disney
Work highlights
- Advised Nexi (and its subsidiaries) on several legal matters.
Italy > Data privacy and data protection Tier 3
At Legance – Avvocati Associati, managing associate Lucio Scudiero is the key figure for assistance with matters concerning privacy, new technology law and compliance, with particular focus on the application of data protection and cybersecurity legislation, criminal liability and trust services for electronic transactions. Scudiero frequently works together with Andrea Fedi, who primarily handles M&A, extraordinary corporate transactions and compliance.Practice head(s):
Andrea Fedi
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Lucio Scudiero is one of the few true data protection experts on the market.’
‘Italian studio with an international vocation. Network of contacts abroad. Multiple areas of activity for full service assistance.’
‘Availability and speed in replying. Kindness. Ability to understand customer dynamics.’
‘Lucio Scudiero is extremely competent, but also very attentive to dealing in a direct and polite way, showing extreme availability.’
Key clients
Aon
Apax Partners
Bottega Veneta
Bristol-Myers Squibb S.R.L.
Do It Now Group
Ferriera Valsider
Generali Business Solutions
Grimaldi Group
Interactive Advertising Bureau Italia – Iab
Miroglio S.p.A.
Nuovo Pignone International
PetrolValves
Stasher
Just Eat Italy
Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele
Work highlights
- Assisting Bottega Veneta in relation to data protection and corporate compliance issues, with specific reference to the application of Legislative Decree 231/2001.
- Advising Do IT Now Group on the drafting of commercial contracts regulating the performance of online advertising activities, review of the group’s privacy policy, advice on privacy issues related to direct marketing and telemarketing activities.
- Assisting Stasher for the legal design (privacy, IP and compliance) of its app.
Italy > EU and competition law Tier 3
Legance - Avvocati Associati has a strong track record in advising on mergers before the EC and ICA. The team is also experienced in investigations surrounding cartels, abuse of dominance, unfair commercial practices and advertising, along with civil litigation and proceedings before the Italian Advertising Self-Regulation Institute. Leading the team, Vito Auricchio is an antitrust and regulatory specialist, while competition law expert Guendalina Catti De Gasperi was promoted to counsel in 2021.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Preparation and high-level skills in the general Italian and EU aspects of competition.‘
‘Attention and understanding of the needs and specific contexts of the businesses in which clients operate.‘
‘The organisation of the teams allows the client to receive a highly professional and timely service, and meetings with the reference team allow management to make informed decisions and address legal issues effectively.‘
‘The constant support of the team allows for investigation of the issues and the most appropriate solutions.‘
‘Professionals who are very competent and professional.‘
‘Attentive to business needs, and they respond to requests in a timely and precise manner.‘
‘Excellent work was done by the lawyers.‘
‘Vito Auricchio is outstanding.‘
Key clients
Iliad
2i Rete Gas
Nexi
Penny Market
Bayer
BPER Banca
Interactive Advertising Bureau Italia – IAB
Fiditalia
Work highlights
- Assisted Nexi with the merger filing in Italy, Germany, Austria and Poland of a prospective integration with SIA.
- Assisted Grail before the Italian Competition Authority with the Italian merger control aspects surrounding its proposed sale to Illumina.
- Assisted Interactive Advertising Bureau Italia – Iab (as complainant) with an abuse of dominance investigation against Google.
Italy > Industry focus: Food Tier 3
In food law, Legance – Avvocati Associati specialises in authorisation procedures before the health and food authorities, transactions, and food distribution. Italian and EU compliance advice, especially in connection to labelling, is also part of the offering. IP co-head Paolo Marzano manages the group.
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Antonello Colonna
Birra Peroni
Ceresio 7
Danone
Granarolo
Mars
Niko Romito
Parmalat
Ruffino
Starbucks
Vantea SMART
Italy > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 3
Legance – Avvocati Associati has developed notable expertise in life sciences and healthcare matters. It routinely assists Italian and foreign clients operating in all areas of this sector, including hospitals, and pharmaceutical and biotechnology entities. Senior partner Giovanni Nardulli advises healthcare operators on M&A transactions, including acquisitions of hospitals and other healthcare and life sciences companies, as well as investments and contracts involving the medical space and cosmetic use of cannabis. Environmental law specialist Antonella Capria was a new arrival in November 2022.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘An available team with high-level skills in this sector.‘
‘Compared to other firms, I found a lot of professionalism and knowledge of this subject.‘
‘A lot of flexibility and availability in setting up meetings and strict compliance with deadlines.‘
‘Excellent, overall professionalism in various fields of law.‘
‘Timeliness, agile and shared and effective working methods, with a client management model that facilitates the overall coherence of the work.‘
‘The professionals have skills that are on average more transversal than their competitors.‘
‘Counsel Lorenzo Gentiloni is outstanding for competence, timeliness and dedication, as well as for flexibility in adapting the approach to the specific needs of the client by providing advice that is strategically valuable.‘
‘I work closely with counsel Lorenzo Gentiloni and am very satisfied with the work produced by him and his team.‘
Key clients
Agilent Technologies
Allergy Therapeutics
Amplifon
Charme Capital Partners SGR
C O T Cure Ortopediche Traumatologiche
CVC
DAI Optical
de Goetzen
DWS
Errant Gene Therapeutics
Eusphera
Farmavox
GB Pharma
Gemmo
Gruppo San Donato
Gruppo Villa Maria
Haemonetics
Hippocrates Holding
Hyris
Implant Protesis Dental 2004
Italsalute
IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi
IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
IRCCS Policlinico San Donato
Kolinpharma
KOS Group
MPilo
MSD Italia
Natural Point
Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics
NPS Pharmaceuticals
Nutrilinea
RiverForce Partners
Sarepta Therapeutics
Teva Italia
U G A Nutraceuticals
Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele
Italy > Industry focus: TMT Tier 4
Legance – Avvocati Associati‘s TMT department focuses on three core areas. Firstly, the team is highly specialized in regulatory inter-operator disputes and regulatory proceedings before the Italian Communication Authority. Secondly, it negotiates and drafts complex deals in the audiovisual sector and provides marketing and communication advice. Finally, it handles infringements of rules on unfair commercial practices. All these areas belong to practice head Valerio Mosca‘s key specialisms.Practice head(s):
Valerio Mosca
Testimonials
‘The TMT team provides excellent advice, backed up by technical knowledge of the sector and ability to understand business needs.’
‘Valerio Mosca is an outstanding professional, providing excellent quality work, appropriate opinions and capability to obtain the best legal results. He identifies the most appropriate strategies to manage difficult situations and to solve the legal issues, also with a pragmatic approach and taking into account the business needs of the client’s company.’
Key clients
Alibaba Group
Apax Partners
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Charme Capital Partners SGR S.p.A.
DWS
Fastweb S.p.A.
GSO Capital Partners (The Blackstone Group)
Iliad Italia S.p.A.
Nexi S.p.A. and Mercury UK HoldCo Limited
Postepay S.p.A
Sumo Logic Inc.
Italy > Intellectual property Tier 4
Legance – Avvocati Associati provides advice in connection to both intellectual and industrial property rights, especially during M&A transactions. Trademark filings and prosecutions, brand and design protection and patent matters combine into a broad service portfolio, which also includes copyright licensing. The fashion and luxury industry, healthcare and pharmaceutical, software and the entertainment sector are key focuses for the team, which is led by Paolo Marzano. Monica Riva was promoted to partner in June 2021.Practice head(s):
Paolo Marzano; Monica Riva
Testimonials
‘Great professionalism and availability. Paolo Marzano is able to understand and compose the different points of view and needs of the company departments concerned by synthesizing them, and to find intelligent solutions in line with the customer’s wishes. Maximum availability, efficiency and professionalism (the result of great experience in the sector) in providing support to the company structures in the preparation, in particular, of complex trademark licence agreements and in identifying and sharing the best strategy for the negotiation.’
‘Francesca Cordova is an extremely cordial and serious person. She is extremely dedicated.’
‘Ability to build and maintain the relationship with the customer and always know how to grasp the real needs.’
‘Competence, precision and ability to manage potential conflicts.’
Key clients
Alviero Martini
Apax Partners
Arvedi Group
Assicura Agenzia S.r.l.
Camst S.p.A.
Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) of the European Parliament
Dai Optical S.r.l
Elie Saab
Emerson Electric
Eusphera S.R.L.
italGB Pharma Spa
Gioelleria Luigi Verga
Hippocrates Holding Spa
Interactive Advertising Bureau Italia – Iab
Mariotti
Marino Bus
Mezzacorona S.c.a.
MyInvenio s.r.l.
Ne.me.s.ys
Nosio S.p.a.
Ostinelli Seta
OT Group S.r.l.
Quadrivio – Made in Italy Fund
Riva Del Garda Fierecongressi S.p.A.
Rock Jam Production
Uga Nutraceutical S.r.l.
Legance - Avvocati Associati > Firm Profile
The firm: Legance is an independent law firm with offices in Milan, Rome and London .
Founded in 2007 by a group of acclaimed partners, Legance distinguishes itself in the legal market as a point of reference for both clients and institutions.
It is no coincidence that the name Legance recalls unity and excellence, principles that were at the forefront in the foundation of the firm.
Independent, dynamic, international and institutional are the qualities that most characterise the strength of the firm and have contributed to it becoming a leader in the legal market.
In 2007 there were 84 lawyers at Legance, currently there are over 350.
The value of the group is regarded as a pillar that amplifies each individual’s qualities and skills, the constant attention to clients, the careful evaluation of business objectives and an unconventional approach capable of anticipating legal requirements, 24 hour availability have contributed to establish Legance as a recognised leader in domestic and international markets.
Due to its outstanding international approach Legance can support clients over several geographical areas, and can organise and coordinate multi-jurisdictional teams whenever required.
Areas of practice: Legance has a diverse and extensive practice covering the following areas: administrative law; banking and finance; compliance; corporate finance; data protection; debt capital markets; dispute resolution; employment and industrial relations; energy, project and infrastructure; environmental law; equity capital markets; ESG and Impact, EU, antitrust and regulation; financial intermediaries regulations; food law; insurance law; intellectual property; investment funds; life sciences & healthcare; non performing loans; real estate; restructuring and insolvency; shipping, aviation and transportation; tax law; telecommunications, media and technology; white-collar crimes.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate Finance | Filippo Troisi | ftroisi@legance.it | |
Corporate Finance | Bruno Bartocci | bbartocci@legance.it | |
Banking & Finance | Andrea Giannelli | agiannelli@legance.it | |
Energy, Project and Infrastructure | Monica Colombera | mcolombera@legance.it | |
Energy, Project and Infrastructure | Filippo Ruffato | ruffato@legance.it | |
Debt Capital Markets | Andrea Giannelli | agiannelli@legance.it | |
Equity Capital Markets | Giorgio Vanzanelli | gvanzanelli@legance.it | |
Equity Capital Markets | Bruno Bartocci | bbartocci@legance.it | |
Financial Intermediaries Regulation | Andrea Giannelli | agiannelli@legance.it | |
Financial Intermediaries Regulation | Marco Penna | mpenna@legance.it | |
Investment Funds | Enzo Schiavello | eschiavello@legance.it | |
Investment Funds | Barbara Sancisi | bsancisi@legance.it | |
Dispute Resolution | Stefano Parlatore | sparlatore@legance.it | |
Dispute Resolution | Daniele Geronzi | dgeronzi@legance.it | |
Restructuring & Insolvency | Giandomenico Ciaramella | gciaramella@legance.it | |
Restructuring & Insolvency | Luca Autuori | lautuori@legance.it | |
EU, Antitrust and Regulation | Vito Auricchio | vauricchio@legance.it | |
Labour and Employment | Alberto Maggi | amaggi@legance.it | |
Labour and Employment | Tommaso Li Bassi | tlibassi@legance.it | |
Tax Law | Marco Graziani | mgraziani@legance.it | |
Tax Law | Claudia Gregori | cgregori@legance.it | |
Administrative Law | Filippo Pacciani | fpacciani@legance.it | |
Administrative Law | Alessandro Botto | abotto@legance.it | |
Real Estate | Gabriele Capecchi (Corporate Finance) | gcapecchi@legance.it | |
Real Estate | Giuseppe Abbruzzese (Administrative Law) | gabbruzzese@legance.it | |
Compliance | Andrea Fedi | afedi@legance.it | |
Shipping, Aviation and Transportation | Claudia Gregori | cgregori@legance.it | |
Shipping, Aviation and Transportation | Iacopo Fontana | ifontana@legance.it | |
Intellectual Property | Paolo Marzano | pmarzano@legance.it | |
TMT - Technology, Media, Telecommunications | Valerio Mosca | vmosca@legance.it | |
Insurance Law | Gian Paolo Tagariello | gtagariello@legance.it | |
Energy, Project and Infrastructure | Giovanni Scirocco | gscirocco@legance.it | |
Energy, Project and Infrastructure | Antonio Palazzolo | apalazzolo@legance.it | |
Administrative Law/Energy | Cristina Martorana | cmartorana@legance.it | |
Life Sciences & Healthcare | Giovanni Nardulli (Corporate Finance) | gnardulli@legance.it | |
Life Sciences & Healthcare | Filippo Pacciani (Administrative Law) | fpacciani@legance.it | |
Intellectual Property | Monica Riva | mriva@legance.it | |
ESG and Impact | Roberto Randazzo | rrandazzo@legance.it |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Mr Vito Auricchio | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Alessandro Botto | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Cecilia Carrara | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Emanuele Espositi | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Andrea Fedi | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Daniele Geronzi | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Alberto Giampieri | Senior Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Marco Graziani | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Paolo Marzano | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Marco Mastrorosa | Senior Counsel | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Valerio Mosca | Senior Counsel | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Giovanni Nardulli | Senior Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Filippo Pacciani | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Stefano Parlatore | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Daria Pastore | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Federica Pomero | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Marco Romanelli | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Andrea Sacco Ginevri | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Giovanni Scirocco | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Gian Paolo Tagariello | Senior Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Filippo Troisi | Senior Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 353 at this office : 127Languages
English Farsi French German Italian Portuguese SpanishOther
Other offices : Milan Other offices : Rome Other offices : London- Administrative and public law
- Banking and finance: Borrower side
- Employment
- Industry focus: Energy
- Investment funds
- Real estate and construction
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance: Bank regulatory
- Banking and finance: lender or arranger side
- Capital markets: Debt
- Capital markets: Equity
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- Industry focus: Retail
- Private equity
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Tax