Legance - Avvocati Associati > Rome, Italy > Firm Profile
Legance - Avvocati Associati Offices
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00187 ROMA
Italy
Legance - Avvocati Associati > The Legal 500 Rankings
Italy > Administrative and public law Tier 1
With offices in Rome and Milan, Legance - Avvocati Associati houses a dedicated team of experienced lawyers who are regularly involved in public-sector contracts, including PPP contracts, town planning and local development, as well as public financing, energy and environmental matters. Here the team is active in both non-contentious work, including advice in relation to concessions, authorisations, and public regulations, and contentious matters before the Italian administrative courts, such as remediation procedures, waste management, and disputes related to environmental damage. The co-head of the Milan office, Giuseppe Abbruzzese is noted for his expertise in administrative law issues in real estate transactions, while fellow co-head Cristina Martorana notably focuses on the regulated fields of energy and infrastructure, especially on the acquisition or financing of plants that produce energy from renewable and conventional sources. Highly experienced in the energy sector, Antonella Capria has recently been representing clients in connection with the implementation of EU regulations on environmental damage and the green economy. Filippo Pacciani is noted for handling major disputes before Italian Administrative Courts in the public contract sectors, while senior counsel Alessandra Palatini focuses on real estate transactions, specifically on the development of building complexes.Practice head(s):
Giuseppe Abbruzzese; Cristina Martorana
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Legance proves to be very performant and offers wide availability and experience.’
‘We worked with Filippo Pacciani, who proved to be an excellent lawyer even in urgent situations, always offering a very high professional contribution.’
‘The administrative law department is quite unique because it is the only one to have a large sub-practice group exclusively focused on town planning and building law.’
‘Giuseppe Abbruzzese is maybe the only administrative lawyer in the Italian market, constantly leading other departments in real estate extraordinary transactions. He is able to coordinate corporate, regulatory, funds, tax, labour, and ESG departments.’
‘The firm stands out for its strong competences in administrative law and its strong focus on client needs.’
‘The response time for questions is always quick and complete. The administrative law team is among the best in Italy.’
Key clients
Acea
Adriatic GNL
Aeroporti di Roma
Assinde
Arpinge
Autostrade per l’Italia
BNP Paribas REIM SGR
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Cubico Sustainable Investments
Elettricità Futura
ENAV
Energean
Eni
ERG
Fabrica Immobiliare SGR
Fidera Capital
Fincantieri
Galileo Energy
Generali SGR
Gruppo San Donato
Iliad
Iren Group
Italgas
Leonardo Group
Lotterie Nazionali – Lottomatica
Mercitalia
NTT DATA Italia
Partners Group
PLC S.p.A.
Poste Italiane
RAI – Radio Televisione Italiana
Roma Metropolitane
Salov S.p.A.
Savills
SEA – Società Esercizi Aeroportuali
Siram
Snam
Taconic Capital
Thales Alenia Space Italy
Trenitalia
Torre SGR
UniCamillus – Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences
Whysol
Work highlights
Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 1
Legance - Avvocati Associati's banking and finance group advises some of the most significant Italian and foreign financial and industrial groups. Co-leading the group are energy and infrastructure project financing expert Monica Colombera, and structured finance specialist Andrea Giannelli. Also integral to the practice are project finance practitioners Filippo Ruffato, Giovanni Scirocco and Antonio Palazzolo, along with Tommaso Bernasconi, Luca Autuori, Antonio Matino and Antonio Siciliano. The group further features Emanuele Artuso and Valeria Viti, as well as Giuseppe D’Amore and Ilaria Rosa. Simone Ambrogi was promoted to partner in June 2023.Practice head(s):
Andrea Giannelli; Monica Colombera
Other key lawyers:
Filippo Ruffato; Giovanni Scirocco; Antonio Palazzolo; Tommaso Bernasconi; Luca Autuori; Antonio Matino; Antonio Siciliano; Emanuele Artuso; Valeria Viti; Giuseppe D’Amore; Ilaria Rosa; Simone Ambrogi; Cristina Martorana; Marco Gagliardi; Beatrice Zilio
Testimonials
‘The approach to the parties made by the Legance team is very collaborative and oriented towards solving all the issues that can arise during the process.’
‘Legance’s team always goes the extra mile to deliver while managing relationships with all counterparts involved.’
‘As opposed to many law firms, Legance’s main feature is that it solves problems rather than creating more.’
‘Antonio Palazzolo is the most impressive partner around – he is extremely well-respected in the industry and is not afraid to dive deep into matters in order to resolve them as quickly and efficiently as possible.’
‘The team’s dynamics are led in a manner that is never present in any other team. Clients can definitely see that the team enjoys working together and that they are extremely well led.’
‘Cristina Martorana has such huge competence that when she explains her advice clients are sure that not one serious problem will come about during construction or operational phases.’
‘Valeria Viti and Ilaria Rosa are two fantastic lawyers.’
‘While Valeria Viti is on par with most senior partners in terms of technical knowledge, she can explain quite complex and technical items in a manner that is understandable to most finance professionals.’
Key clients
Acea S.p.A.
Aeroporti di Roma
Alperia
Apax Partners
Ardian
ASTM
Bain Capital
Blackstone
Bluefield Partners
Castello SGR
Chint Solar
EF Solare
Enel
E.Va. Energie Valsabbia
Equitix Limited
F2i – Fondi Italiani per le Infrastrutture
Glennmont
Green Arrow Capital
Hera
Metka
Mfe
NB Renaissance
NextEnergy
Nexi
Palladio
SACE
Solar Ventures
Snam
Sonnedix
Sorgenia
Tages
Tonello Energie
Zouk Capital LLP
Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 1
‘One of the very top law firms in Italy', Legance - Avvocati Associati advises domestic and international banks (and financial institutions) on a range of significant financings. The practice is led by Monica Colombera, who brings expertise to energy and infrastructure project financings, and Andrea Giannelli, who consistently handles complex transactions. Tommaso Bernasconi's practice includes major acquisition and real estate financings. Other key practitioners include Guido Iannoni Sebastianini, Filippo Ruffato, Giovanni Scirocco and Antonio Palazzolo, along with Emanuele Artuso, managing associate Giuseppe D’Amore and senior associates Ilaria Rosa and Lucio Di Cicco. Simone Ambrogi was promoted to partner in June 2023.Practice head(s):
Andrea Giannelli; Monica Colombera
Other key lawyers:
Tommaso Bernasconi; Guido Iannoni Sebastianini; Filippo Ruffato; Giovanni Scirocco; Antonio Palazzolo; Emanuele Artuso; Giuseppe D’Amore; Ilaria Rosa; Lucio Di Cicco; Simone Ambrogi; Marco Gagliardi; Beatrice Zilio
Testimonials
‘One of the very top law firms in Italy.’
‘One of the go-to names, particularly for project finance.’
‘Very pragmatic and solution oriented.’
‘People who are always available and skilled.’
‘Lawyers that always try to understand the client’s point of view.’
‘Good knowledge of sectors and industries, with a great approach to clients.’
‘Lucio Di Cicco, Emanuele Artuso and Filippo Ruffato all have excellent knowledge.’
Key clients
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
European Investment Bank
Goldman Sachs International Bank
ING Bank
Intesa Sanpaolo Group
Mediobanca – Banca di Credito Finanziario
Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Natixis
SACE
Societe Générale
UniCredit
Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Legance - Avvocati Associati is sought out for high-end, cross-border M&A deals, with sector specialisms for the practice including banking, insurance, real estate, Pharma, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and transport. Among the firm’s several experienced practitioners Filippo Troisi is a renowned deal expert; Bruno Bartocci routinely advises on major cross-border transactions; and Alberto Giampieri acts for corporate clients on significant mergers. The department further features Giovanni Nardulli, Gian Paolo Tagariello, Gabriele Capecchi, Andrea Sacco Ginevri, Andrea Botti and Federica Pomero, along with Giacomo Gitti, Stefano Bandini, Filippo Benintendi and Laura Li Donni.Other key lawyers:
Filippo Troisi; Bruno Bartocci; Alberto Giampieri; Giovanni Nardulli; Gian Paolo Tagariello; Gabriele Capecchi; Piero Venturini; Andrea Fedi; Andrea Sacco Ginevri; Cecilia Carrara; Andrea Botti; Giorgio Vanzanelli; Sven von Mensenkampff; Roberto Randazzo; Francesco Florio; Giacomo Gitti; Federica Pomero; Marco Sagliocca; Stefano Bandini; Filippo Benintendi; Laura Li Donni
Testimonials
‘Incredible team. Hard working, senior leadership throughout the process, incredible network in the Italian market, smart structuring, a go-beyond attitude, and commercial.’
‘A very good M&A practice.’
‘Andrea Botti is the best lawyer around. All-rounder, impressive deal-making capabilities, commercial acumen, smart, incredibly experienced, and a world above counterparts’ legal advisors.’
‘High levels of responsiveness and competence.’
‘Great availability, promptness and reliability.’
Key clients
AC Milan
Advent International
Amplifon
ANIA – Associazione Nazionale fra le Imprese Assicuratrici
Apax Partners
Apollo Global Management
AS Roma
Bain Capital
Banca Farmafactoring
Basler AG
Bayer
Blackstone
Bridgepoint
Brystol – Myers Squibb
Bunzl
Canson Capital Partners
CapVest
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Celmacch Group
Centerbridge
Coop Alleanza 3.0
CDP Equity S.p.A.
Change Capital Partners
Charme Capital Partners
CNH Industrial
Coima Res
Costa Crociere (Carnival Group)
Credem Private Equity SGR
CVC
DWS Infrastructure Investment fund
Emerson Electric
Fondazione Enasarco
Energean Oil & Gas
F2i SGR
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Fintecna S.p.A.
First Reserve
Fortress Investment Group
Generali Group
GIC Private Limited
H.I.G.
IGD SiiQ S.p.A.
Invitalia
IPI Partners
IWG plc
JSW Steel
Krones Group
Lanxess AG
Lone Star
Macquarie Asset Management
Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd.
MBDA
Mediaset
Mindful Capital Partners (formerly Mandarin Capital Partners)
Neuberger Berman
Nexi
Oaktree Capital Management
Percassi Group (Atalanta)
Permira
Pirelli
Reale Mutua
RedBird Capital Partners Management LLC
San Quirico S.p.A.
Schaeffler Group
Schott AG
SIMEST S.p.A.
Sky
Sonnedix
STMicroelectronics
Swisscom
The Friedkin Group
Trumpf Group
U.C. Sampdoria S.p.A.
Unipol
VAM Investments
Varde
Work highlights
- Advised Blackstone on the launch, with Edizione, of a voluntary tender offer for the shares of Atlantia.
- Advised Platinum Equity/Solenis oh the Italian legal aspects of the proposed acquisition of Diversey Holdings (and, specifically, the indirect acquisition of the entire corporate capital of its Italian subsidiaries).
- Assisted Permira with the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of a majority stake in Gruppo Florence.
Italy > Employment Tier 1
Legance - Avvocati Associati assists notable Italian and multinational entities on all aspects of employment law across industries and business sectors. The firm is regularly instructed to carry out multi-jurisdictional surveys and opinions. In addition, the firm is deeply familiar with employment issues arising in connection to M&A operations and reorganisation or downsizing processes. Managing partner Alberto Maggi practice which includes Elena Ryolo, who assists in major industrial disputes and innovative start-ups, and Marco D’Agostini, experienced in M&A-related employment matters.Practice head(s):
Alberto Maggi
Other key lawyers:
Elena Ryolo; Marco D’Agostini
Testimonials
‘Legance exhibits a valuable forward-thinking approach, making them a preferred choice for labor advice in Italy and abroad. They are willing to tailor solutions to align with a company’s culture and goals.’
‘Silvia Tozzoli stands out for her depth of knowledge in labour law. She is able to demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the complexities unique to companies with a workforce sitting in different jurisdictions, enabling you to navigate intricate issues seamlessly.’
‘Able to understand the business’s needs, on top of having high level technical knowledge.’
‘Alberto Maggi himself makes the difference.’
‘Excellent cooperation and very effective.’
‘Great knowledge and capacity to advise client.’
‘Their capability to provide consultancy to foreign people who don’t know the Italian legal framework is appreciated.’
‘Legance covers whatever is needed in whatever domain in real time.’
Key clients
3M
A2A
Acciaierie d’Italia
Alia Servizi Ambientali
Ambarella
Amplifon
Apleona
APCO World Wide
Arthur J. Gallagher
AS Roma
Avis Budget
Bain Capital
BFF BANK
Bang & Olufsen
Bayer
BeiGene (Ltd)
Bending Spoons
Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A.
Caleffi S.p.A.
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Cattolica Assicurazioni
CDP Immobiliare
Celli Group
Centric Software
CICC
Cisco Systems
Comdata Group
CommScope
ControlPlane
Credito Lombardo Veneto
Cutler & Gross
Daikin Applied Europe
Dana Holding Corporation and Dana Italia
Darag
De’ Longhi
Delta Tech (Toray Industries)
DI Capital Partners
Energydome
Eni S.p.A.
Eqt Partners
Farmacie Italiane
F2i
Feltrinelli
Genui GmbH
Grimaldi Lines
Gruppo BWT
Gruppo Ryoma
Henkel
H.I.G Capital
ILVA
Kemet Group
Latteria Montello S.p.A.
Lesaffre Italia
Legal & General Investment Management
Leonardo S.p.A.
Lutech
Maire Tecnimont
Mars
MBDA Italia S.p.A.
MAW Men at Work
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Microsoft
Miroglio Group
Museo Egizio di Torino
Nexi
Nuvasive
Parmalat
Olon
Ostello Bello
Perrigo
Poste Italiane
Prometeon
Rheinmetall
Sacco System
Safilo
San Raffaele University
Schneider Electric
Semitec
Snam
Sogeaal
Sonatrach
STMicroelectronics
Sumo Logic
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Group
Uniflair
UniCredit
Università commerciale “Luigi Bocconi”
Tyvak
William Blain International
Wise SGR S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Advised RedBird Capital Partners Management LLC in the acquisition of AC Milan from Rossoneri Sport Investment Luxembourg, including on the employment-related aspects.
- Advised BFF Bank S.p.A. in drafting a stock option plan characterized by innovative features, including exercise of the option without any cash outlay for the beneficiary.
- Advised Amplifon in a multi-jurisdiction project for the international mobility of hearing care professionals involving 13 jurisdictions, delivering outcome to client through an original and easy-to-read format.
Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 1
Legance - Avvocati Associati’s specialised team of experts in the energy sector routinely advises on both lender and borrower-side financing projects, administrative matters and complex M&A transactions in the renewables sector. Chaired by Monica Colombera, whose broad practice spans the financing and structuring of projects, as well as M&A and joint ventures, the team includes energy and infrastructure projects expert Filippo Ruffato and Cristina Martorana, noted for her expertise in the acquisition and financing of plants, waste to energy projects, and trading. A number of clients from the renewable and traditional energy sectors regularly turn to project finance specialist Giovanni Scirocco and newly promoted partner Simone Ambrogi, while oil and gas expert Valeria Viti and Antonio Palazzolo, whose focus is on M&A transactions and joint ventures both in the infrastructure and energy sectors, are also recommended. Francesca Brilli left the firm and moved to an in-house position.Practice head(s):
Monica Colombera
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is extremely responsive, and has profound expertise in all matters of law as applied to the energy industry. Given their experience in the energy industry, the team covers the whole scope of activities from downstream to upstream sectors of this industry.’
‘Antonio Palazzolo is available, hands-on, has excellent team coordination capacities and a profound knowledge of corporate and financing matters as applied to the solar activities, its features and practices.’
‘Cristina Martorana is a real expert in energy regulatory matters and project structuring. Valeria Viti is outstanding, and has in-depth knowledge of any energy projects. Great analytical and structuring capacities.’
‘The team led by Monica Colombera is one of the most reputable team in the market. They are very well evaluated by operators, banks, and authorities.’
‘Legance’s energy team understands the dynamics of the development process very well and helps us in implementing any regulatory change in the best way possible in order to have successful bankable projects.’
‘The Legance team is undoubtedly the jewel in the crown of the energy sector, with excellent vertical and horizontal expertise, great professionalism and availability, outstanding customer support, and strong commercial acumen.’
‘Cristina Martorana is the standout of the firm. A professional recognised by the market as a benchmark in the energy sector. She has extensive experience in the field, undeniable problem-solving skills, and the ability to quickly handle complex issues.’
Key clients
2i Rete Gas S.p.A.
Acea S.p.A.
Alpiq
AMGAS
Aura Power Developments LTD
Banco BPM
BKW Group
BNP Paribas
BPER Banca
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Chint Solar
Crédit Agricole
Cubico Sustainable Investment
EF Solare
Enel S.p.A.
Energean PLC
Eni
ERG
Equitix Limited
European Investment Bank (EIB)
F2i Fondi Italiani per le Infrastrutture
Galileo Green Energy
Glennmont
Green Arrow Capital SGR (formerly Quadrivio Capital SGR S.p.A.)
Intesa SanPaolo Group
Italgas S.p.A.
Moncada Energy Group
Monte dei Paschi di Siena
NextEnergy Capital
RWE
Sonnedix
Snam Rete Gas S.p.A.
Tages Capital
UniCredit
Whysol Investment Group
Zouk Capital LLP
Work highlights
- Assisted Snam as borrower and to its affiliates in the structuring, negotiation and execution of the €1,800,000,000.00 revolving facility agreement.
- Assisted Galileo and Hope in the context of the incorporation of Lupiae Maris, a joint venture aimed at developing a floating offshore wind farm in the Adriatic Sea.
- Assisted Erg in the signing as part of a competitive process of an agreement to acquire the entire share capital of seven Italian-registered companies controlled by EDP Renewables Italia Holding.
Italy > Investment funds Tier 1
The investment funds team at Legance - Avvocati Associati has an enviable market reputation for fund formation work. The group's assistance covers all asset management sector-related contractual, corporate and regulatory aspects; and the department is particularly active in relation to private equity and venture capital funds, as well as private debt and real estate funds. The practice is co-led by senior partner Enzo Schiavello and Barbara Sancisi, who are 'the most expert advisers in Italy in the fund formation/regulation space'. Also highly regarded, Riccardo Daguati is a collective asset management specialist.Practice head(s):
Enzo Schiavello; Barbara Sancisi
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Barbara Sancisi and Enzo Schiavello are the most expert advisers in Italy in the fund formation/regulation space, and particularly smart during negotiation phases.‘
‘Enzo Schiavello has very strong knowledge of the industry.‘
Key clients
21 Investimenti SGR
a2a
Aksìa Group SGR
Alcedo SGR
Alto Partners SGR
Ares Management
Baker Hughes Capital Solutions
BNP Paribas REIM SGR
Castello SGR
CDP Venture Capital SGR
Chequers Capital
DeA Capital Alternative Funds
DeA Capital Real Estate SGR
Entangled Capital SGR
Equiter
Ersel SGR
Eurizon Capital SGR
European Investment Fund
Fabrica Immobiliare SGR
FIEE SGR – Fondo Italiano Per Efficienza Energetica
First Capital
Fondamental
Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR
Forma Fund
Gardant SGR
HAT Orizzonte SGR
HAT SICAF
Invel
ITAGO SGR
Menarini
Morgan Stanley
Nextalia SGR
P101 SGR
Partners Group
Pillarstone
PM&Partners SGR
Prelios SGR
Progressio SGR
Quantyx SIM
Quinta Capital SGR
Sagitta SGR
Sofinnova Partners
Tikehau Investment Management
Torre SGR
Ver Capital SGR
Wise Equity SGR
Work highlights
- Assisted in relation with the structuring, establishment and fundraising of 21 Invest Italy IV, an Italian private equity fund managed by 21 Partners SGR.
- Assisted Wise Equity SGR with the structuring, establishment and marketing, in Italy and abroad, of a private equity fund (Wisequity VI).
- Assisted with the structuring, establishment and marketing, in Italy and abroad, of a fund of funds dedicated to venture capital investments across Europe (to be managed by CDP Venture Capital SGR).
Italy > Private equity Tier 1
Part of its corporate finance practice, Legance - Avvocati Associati's 'incredible' private equity team acts for private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, corporations and financial conglomerates on major transactions. Filippo Troisi heads up the corporate finance department; Bruno Bartocci is a cross-border transaction expert; and Alberto Giampieri focuses on mergers, spin offs, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. Other key figures are Giovanni Nardulli, who is particularly active in international deals; Piero Venturini, a regular adviser to private equity firms on transactions; and Andrea Fedi, who maintains a robust M&A practice.Other key lawyers:
Filippo Troisi; Bruno Bartocci; Alberto Giampieri; Giovanni Nardulli; Piero Venturini; Andrea Fedi; Andrea Sacco Ginevri; Andrea Botti; Francesco Florio; Giacomo Gitti; Federica Pomero; Marco Sagliocca; Cristiana Visco
Testimonials
‘Perfect approach, mixing technical excellence, flexibility and care for clients.’
‘Incredible team. Hard working, senior leadership throughout the process, great network in the Italian market, smart structuring, a go-beyond attitude, and commercial.’
‘Francesco Florio is simply the best lawyer around. Excellent problem solver.’
‘Andrea Botti is the best lawyer some clients have worked with. An all-rounder, impressive deal-making capabilities, commercial acumen, smart, incredibly experienced, and a world above counterparts’ legal advisors.’
‘High-level responsiveness and competence.’
Key clients
Advent International
Apax Partners
Apollo Global Management
Ares Life Sciences
Armònia SGR
Bain Capital
Blackstone
Bridgepoint
Cabot Square Capital
CDP Equity S.p.A
Cale Street Partners
Canson Capital Partners
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Centerbridge
Change Capital Partners
Charme Capital Partners SGR
Clessidra
Credem Private Equity SGR
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
H.I.G.
Invitalia
IPI Partners
Lone Star
Made in Italy Fund (Quadrivio & Pambianco)
Mandarin Capital Partners
Neuberger Berman
Oaktree Capital
Óskare Capital Fund
Partners Group
Permira
ProA Capital
Progressio SGR
RedBird Capital Partners Management LLC
Tikehau Investment Management
Varde
York Capital Management
Work highlights
- Advised Blackstone on the launch, with Edizione, of a voluntary tender offer for the shares of Atlantia.
- Advised Platinum Equity/Solenis on the Italian legal aspects of the proposed acquisition of Diversey Holdings and the indirect acquisition of the entire corporate capital of its Italian subsidiaries.|
- Advised Permira on the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of a majority stake in Gruppo Florence.
Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 1
The multidisciplinary practice at Legance - Avvocati Associati is equipped to handle a broad range of matters, drawing from across departments, including corporate, administrative, banking and tax, to assist clients. The real estate department is co-led by Gabriele Capecchi, who frequently advises on acquisitions, developments, sales and divestments, and Giuseppe Abbruzzese, who specialises in administrative matters and major real estate transactions. Marco Mastrorosa is of note within the team for his work across the real estate practice, including a familiarity with real estate fund constitution and management. Francesca Iannò is also noted for her involvement in significant real estate deals. In December 2023, Luca Dal Cerro left the firm.Practice head(s):
Gabriele Capecchi; Giuseppe Abbruzzese
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The Legance real estate team is incredibly efficient in their collaboration, bringing their specific and valuable knowledge. They are one of the best and most efficient law firms.’
‘The real estate team is solid and all professionals prove to be reactive and skilled.’
‘Gabriele Capecchi is reliable, extremely proactive and efficient in his replies, truly determined to offer a high-level quality service in a short timeframe. In addition, he has business acumen.’
‘Giuseppe Abbruzzese has a high level of expertise.’
‘Federica Toscano has not only an excellent skill in preparation but also keeps a perfect overview of the project over a long time period. She knows in any moment when to involve specialists for specific topics which need to be treated separately.’
Key clients
Altarea Cogedim
Azimut
Batipart
BNP Paribas Real Estate
Borletti Group
Cale Street Partners LLP
Castello SGR
CBRE Global Investors
Colliers Global Investors Italy
Crédit Agricole
DeA Capital Real Estate
Fabrica Immobiliare SGR
Fortress
Generali Italia
Hines
Incus Capital
Invel Real Estate
Invesco Real Estate
Intesa Sanpaolo
JP Morgan Asset Management
Keys REIM
Kryalos SGR
Mirastar
Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Namira SGR
Nuveen
Partners Group
Patrizia Immobilien
PGIM Real Estate
Prelios SGR
Savills Investment Management
Scannell Properties
Sixth Street Partners
Starbucks
Tikehau Capital
Torre SGR
Vestas Investment Management
UniCredit
Unipol Gruppo S.p.A.
Work highlights
Italy > Tax Tier 1
In June 2023, Legance - Avvocati Associati’s department more than doubled with the arrival of tax specialists Andrea Silvestri, Giulio Mazzotti and Matteo Fanni, along with 15 professionals, from BonelliErede. In addition to transactional taxation, the group focuses on tax compliance, transfer pricing and contentious tax. Other highly regarded advisers are Marco Graziani, a former Italian Tax Police officer, and Claudia Gregori, who, in the words of one client, is ‘the best’. Further names to note are Riccardo Petrelli, Paolo Ronca and Luigi Scordo, along with Francesco Di Bari and Gabriella Geatti. Luca Dal Cerro recently departed the firm.Practice head(s):
Matteo Fanni; Marco Graziani; Claudia Gregori; Giulio Mazzotti; Andrea Silvestri
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The Legance team offers market-leading experience and insight, as regards Italian tax matters and the approach of the Italian tax authorities.’
‘They work very effectively on international mandates, including for US-based and other clients who are new to the Italian market.’
‘Andrea Silvestri and Giulio Mazzotti are both outstanding in providing tax assistance, not only from a technical standpoint, but also in considering business rationale. This allows companies to make the right choices in order to run their businesses in a tax-efficient way.’
‘Andrea Silvestri and Giulio Mazzotti both understand companies’ business and provide their tax advice accordingly.‘
‘Clients appreciate Andrea Silvestri’s and Giulio Mazzotti’s ability to explore any potential route through very reasonable approaches.’
‘Marco Graziani is a very hard-working and knowledgeable partner, who draws on many years of experience in private practice and working with the Italian tax authorities. He provides commercial and pragmatic advice and has excellent availability. ’
‘Claudia Gregori – really the best. She will do what is required to help a client.’
‘Matteo Fanni – very skilled at managing tax litigation.’
Key clients
AMCO
Ariston
ACEA
Amplifon
AXA Insurance Group
Borletti Group
Bregal
Bulgari
Carraro
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Chequers Capital
Enel
EF Solare Group
ENI
F2i
FIEE
FibreConnect
Fortress
Goldman Sachs
Intermediate capital Group
JP Morgan
Lombard Odier
LVMH
Marie Tecnimont
NB Renaissance
Neurone Group
Partners Group
Redaptive
Saras
Saudi Aramco
Seven2
Sixth Street Partners
Snam
Tikehau Capital
Westfield Unibail Rodamco
Wisequity
GIC
Invel Real Estate Management
Quadrivio Group
Wolford
Unicredit
Zouk Capital Group
Italy > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory Tier 2
Legance - Avvocati Associati‘s financial intermediaries regulations practice acts for banking, financial and insurance clients on an array of regulatory matters, including related litigation and M&A deals. The ‘skilled and technical’ Marco Penna predominantly focuses on investment services, securities offerings and off-site offerings; Giuseppe Alessandro‘s practice encompasses both regulatory issues and compliance matters, along with capital requirements, internal governance, general business activities and product governance; and Giovanna Tassitano advises banks, insurance companies and financial institutions on regulatory issues. Banking, financial services and asset management regulation specialist Federico Vezzani joined the group in February 2024 from BonelliErede, while former partner Marco Romanelli departed the firm in July 2023.Practice head(s):
Marco Penna; Federico Vezzani
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is competent, well resourced, and can count on the deep knowledge of laws and markets that Legance has developed over time.’
‘Marco Penna is skilled and technical, but he understands clients’ needs and demonstrates flexibility when finding legal solutions that are best for clients.’
Key clients
Advent International
Apax Partners
Banca Finint
Banca Progetto
Banca Sistema
Banco BPM
BPER Banca
Crédit Agricole CIB
CBRE
Elliott
Finest
Fortress Investment Group
Mediobanca
Nexi
UniCredit
Italy > Capital markets: Debt Tier 2
The team at Legance - Avvocati Associati acts for banks and financial institutions, corporations and public-sector entities on bond issues, and securitisations of performing and non-performing receivables in a range of asset classes. The team also advises on covered bonds, debt restructurings, derivatives and securities-related lending. The banking and finance and DCM departments are headed by Andrea Giannelli, who utilises structured finance expertise alongside Vittorio Pozzi. Antonio Siciliano's wide-ranging practice extends to bond issues and securitisations. Other key figures include Antonio Matino, Roberto Mazzarano, senior associates Giovanni Nervo, Alice Giuliano, counsel Matteo Pierotti and managing associate Silvia Cecchini.Practice head(s):
Andrea Giannelli
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘An excellent team of professionals. Very prepared and transaction oriented.’
‘Andrea Giannelli, Vittorio Pozzi and Antonio Siciliano make a fantastic team. Always available, with an outstanding ability to understand the client’s specific needs and deliver tailor-made solutions.’
Key clients
Aeroporti di Roma S.p.A.
Agos Ducato S.p.A.
Amundi SGR S.p.A.
BPER Banca S.p.A.
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A.
CheBanca! S.p.A.
Compass Banca S.p.A.
doValue S.p.A.
European Investment Bank (EIB)
Fortress Investment Group
Hera S.p.A. (MTA)
Intrum
illimity Bank S.p.A.
ING Bank N.V.
J.P. Morgan
Mediobanca – Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A.
Mediobanca SGR S.p.A.
Mediocredito Centrale – Banca del Mezzogiorno S.p.A.
Natixis.
UniCredit S.p.A.
Italy > Capital markets: Equity Tier 2
Legance - Avvocati Associati's Milan-based ECM team acts for issuers, underwriters and investors on IPOs, right issues, listings and offerings, including accelerated book buildings and private placements. The group, which also assists with public tender offers and employee stock offerings, is jointly headed by Alberta Figari, a well-known specialist in takeovers, IPOs and right issues; and Giorgio Vanzanelli, whose practice covers IPOs, share capital increases and secondary equity offerings. Senior counsels Marzio Ciani and Stefano Bandini are capital markets experts to note.Practice head(s):
Alberta Figari; Giorgio Vanzanelli
Other key lawyers:
Marzio Ciani; Stefano Bandini; Marco Sagliocca
Testimonials
‘The Legance team is well structured and always available for clients.’
‘Expertise is shared and broad, and the supervision of partners facilitates the team’s efficiency.’
‘Legance’s team is very competent, always available and able to understand the clients’ commercial needs.’
Key clients
Amplifon
Banca Farmafactoring
BPER
BPM
Caleffi
CNHI
CTI BioPharma Corp
doValue
ENI
Eurotech
Ferrari
Gabetti
J.P. Morgan
Kolinpharma
Mare Group
Snam
Tatatu
Tecma Solutions
Vantea Smart
Work highlights
- Assisted Blackstone with the launch, alongside Edizione, of a voluntary tender offer for the shares of Atlantia.
- Assisted Tatatu with the process for admission of its shares to negotiations for the Euronext Growth Paris private placement segment.
- Assisted selling shareholder Tikehau Capital in connection with an IPO on Euronext Milan of Eurogroup Laminations.
Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Legance - Avvocati Associati’s team acts for clients in disputes ranging from national to multi-jurisdictional level. The group, led by Stefano Parlatore and Daniele Geronzi, is also adept in advising at the pre-litigation stage. The firm is also well-versed in arbitration and ADR. Daria Pastore is noted for her extensive knowledge in the telecoms sector and has acted in civil, commercial, banking and financial disputes. Cecilia Carrara is also an experienced counsel and arbitrator for institutional and ad hoc arbitration proceedings.Practice head(s):
Stefano Parlatore; Daniele Geronzi
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘In every area they demonstrate a very high professional level with extraordinary skills.’
‘Legance litigation team is the best you can find in Italian legal market. They have great experience in managing complex litigation.’
‘Legance has the best disputes practice in Italy. They are very familiar with foreign clients’ requirements and are excellent at navigating the Italian legal system with minimal fuss.’
‘Daria Pastore has an excellent grasp of legal concepts.’
‘Daniele Geronzi is a very competent lawyer. His knowledge of Italian civil and procedural law is second to no-one.’
‘Stefano Parlatore is a top-notch litigator. He is vastly experienced across a wide range of litigation and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone who has a heavyweight commercial dispute in Italy.’
Key clients
Vianini S.p.A.
Sogem srl
Iliad Italia S.p.A.
CBL Insurance Europe DAC
AerCap
Amplifon
Aveleos S.A.
Banca Nazionale del Lavoro
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
CNH Industrial
Free energia
Tecnimont
Total
Lux Holding
BG Asset Management S.à r.l.
Dr. Daniela Sommatis – Dr. Cesare Maria Nascimbene
Obrasco’n Huarte Lain SA
Alliance Healthcare Italia Distribuzione S.p.A.
BCube S.p.A.
Italy > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
Leading national and international industrial and financial groups, including BNP Paribas and Unicredit, approach Legance - Avvocati Associati for advice on default situations, crisis and insolvency risk analysis, debt restructurings, negotiated crisis resolutions and bankruptcy litigation. Giandomenico Ciaramella is noted for his expertise in financing, transactions and restructurings. Luca Autuori is also well regarded as an advisor to multinationals on investments in distressed debt positions, and Filippo Chiodini, who joined the firm in December 2022, is recognised for his work on distressed M&A and private equity matters.Practice head(s):
Giandomenico Ciaramella; Luca Autuori; Filippo Chiodini; Iacopo Fontana
Key clients
ARECneprix SpA
Banco BPM
Banco di Sardegna
Banca Nazionale del Lavoro
BNP Paribas
BPER
Bondholders Micoperi
CarVal
Castello Sgr
CNH INDUSTRIAL FINANCIAL SERVICES S.A. – Iveco
Credem
Credito Fondiario
Energia Italiana S.p.A. (Sorgenia S.p.A.)
ICCREA
Illimity
Intesa Sanpaolo
Interporto Campano SpA
Koelliker S.p.A.
Loan Agency Services Srl
Moncada Energy Group S.r.l.
MPS – Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A.
Prelios Credit Servicing SpA
Prelios Credit Agent Srl
Solution Bank
Unicredit
Unione Calcio Sampdoria
VEL Green
Venice Shipping and Logistics Srl
Tecnogear Srl
Work highlights
Italy > Compliance Tier 3
Legance - Avvocati Associati's compliance department advises on regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering, anti-corruption legislation and Decree 231 matters. The team also assists with banking and insurance compliance. Andrea Fedi has substantial experience in compliance, privacy and anti-bribery work. Marco Penna heads the firm’s financial intermediaries regulations department. Niccolò Bertolini Clerici focuses on white-collar crime-related work. The practice further includes litigator Valentina Masi, whose practice includes the administrative liability of entities.Practice head(s):
Andrea Fedi; Marco Penna; Niccolò Bertolini Clerici
Other key lawyers:
Valentina Masi; Lucio Scudiero; Giuseppe Alessandro; Giuseppe Todaro
Key clients
Apax Partners
Banco di Sardegna
Cubico Sustainable Investment
Nexy Payments S.p.A.
Nuovo Pignone
Vedrai S.p.A.
Stasher
Straumann
Alpha FX Europe Limited
Italy > Data privacy and data protection Tier 3
Legance - Avvocati Associati's Rome-based multidisciplinary data protection department consistently advises clients on GDPR and data protection laws, along with the management and implementation of data protection models. The team further assists with data protection-related litigation, internal audits’ compliance with privacy requirements and database transfers. Andrea Fedi heads up the team, bringing extensive experience in compliance, privacy and anti-bribery matters. Counsel Lucio Scudiero specialises in data law and cybersecurity.Practice head(s):
Andrea Fedi
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Lucio Scudiero is a true 360° data protection expert.’
Key clients
Leonardo S.p.A.
Bracco S.p.A.
Enav S.p.A.
Grimaldi Group
Aon
MBDA S.p.A.
Gruppo Metinvest Trametal
Ital Gas Storage
Aero Sekur
BPER Banca
Fondazione LIRH
Gruppo Hausmann & Co.
Arpinge S.p.A.
Italy > EU and competition law Tier 3
Legance - Avvocati Associati’s team assists in mergers before the EU Commission and the Italian Competition Authority, before which it also routinely handles investigations in relation to cartels and abuse of dominance. Unfair commercial practices are also at the forefront of the practice, which is sought out by clients from the financial, energy, retail, telecoms, transport and pharmaceutical sectors. Head of the team Vito Auricchio’s broad practice spans antitrust and regulatory matters, mergers, abuses and cartels; areas in which Guendalina Catti De Gasperi is also particularly active. The team has been strengthened by the arrival, in November 2023, of antitrust and competition law expert Pietro Merlino, now partner in the firm’s EU, antitrust and regulation department.Practice head(s):
Vito Auricchio
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Legance is one of the great firms for antitrust/merger control in Italy. Outstanding level and high capability to deal with complex cases.’
‘Vito Auricchio is the partner in charge of the practice and offers a really top level standard of services.’
‘The team led by Vito Auricchio always delivers top quality outputs. Particularly appreciated is the business-oriented approach, which is not necessarily common amongst comparable law firms. They are able to ensure a cost-efficient assistance, which is very appreciated.’
‘Vito Auricchio is an outstanding professional. He is able to combine a profound knowledge of competition law with a strong economic background, which makes his support particularly valuable when dealing for example with complex mergers.’
‘Worth-mentioning is Guendalina Catti de Gasperi, who is very talented and always available in case of need.’
‘The strengths of the team are certainly helpfulness, the ability to go in-depth, and of knowing how to put oneself in the client’s shoes, and the proactivity in finding sometimes even new or alternative solutions.’
‘The team maintains excellent relationships with the Competition Authorities and is respected by competing law firms, being recognised as a team of high standing and great fairness and seriousness.’
‘I had the pleasure of working with Vito Auricchio and Guendalina Catti De Gasperi. Both are professionals of high standing, with a strong specialisation in their areas. They are champions in meeting the client’s needs.’
Key clients
Nexi
ASPI
Iliad
Penny Market (Rewe Group)
Exxon Mobil
Campari
Golden Goose
Parmalat/Lactalis
Volvo Trucks
Italy > Industry focus: Food Tier 3
Legance - Avvocati Associati represents clients in contentious and non-contentious matters, from authorisation procedures to claims over defective or non-compliant food products. Antonella Capria, who joined from Gianni & Origoni in November 2022, is the co-head of the food law department and is well-versed in regulations, packaging, environmental, waste management and EU law affecting the food industry. The second co-head, Alessandra Palatini, is experienced in advising on bringing foreign food products to the Italian market, and on compliance issues relating to labelling and safety legislation.Practice head(s):
Antonella Capria; Alessandra Palatini
Key clients
Barbanera S.r.l.
Fossalto S.r.l.
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A.
Genagricola 1851 S.p.A.
Granarolo
Isagro S.p.A.
Mars
Marseglia Group
Mediocredito Centrale
Unigrà
UniCredit S.p.A.
Work highlights
Italy > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 3
Legance - Avvocati Associati assists foreign and domestic clients from across the sector, including hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotech companies. The firm maintains a strong expertise in the industry’s regulatory framework as well as matters involving corporate, IP, compliance, administrative and competition law. Giovanni Nardulli is the firm’s head of practice and focuses his work on M&A matters, especially involving cross-border transactions. Pietro Merlino joined the firm in November 2023 from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe.Practice head(s):
Giovanni Nardulli
Other key lawyers:
Pietro Merlino; Lorenzo Gentiloni Silveri
Testimonials
‘The team is outstanding and responds promptly and accurately to all requests.’
‘Quality of the work and availability.’
Key clients
Agilent Technologies
Allergy Therapeutics
Amplifon
Castello SGR S.p.A.
C.O.T. Cure Ortopediche Traumatologiche S.p.A.
Diamante S.r.l.
DWS
Entangled Capital SGR
Eusphera
LIRH Foundation
GB Pharma
GKSD Parking S.r.l
Gruppo San Donato
Gruppo San Donato East Europe
Gruppo Villa Maria
GSD Healthcare
Haemonetics
Hippocrates Holding
IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
IRCCS Policlinico San Donato
Kolinpharma S.p.A
KOS Group
Medipass S.p.A.
MSD Italia
Ospedale Galeazzi S.p.A.
PRP
RiverForce Partners
Teva Italia
UnipolSai
U.G.A. Nutraceuticals
Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele
Work highlights
- Assisted UnipolSai in the acquisition, from the L-GAM investment fund, of the entire share capital of Società e Salute, a company operating in the private healthcare sector under the brand name Centro Medico Santagostino.
- Assisted Ospedale San Raffaele (Scientific Institutes of Hospitalisation and Care (IRCCS)) and Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele for a partnership for the implementation and development of a neurotechnology laboratory, the Europe’s largest of Walk Again Project.
- Assisted PRP in entering into an investment agreement and a shareholders’ agreement with Speira Quattro (a company ultimately controlled by Hyle Capital Partners SGR), in order to promote a voluntary tender offer for the entirety of Kolinpharma’s shares – through a special purpose vehicle in which PRP will reinvest its majority shareholding following the completion of the offer – aimed at delisting the company.
Italy > Industry focus: TMT Tier 4
Legance - Avvocati Associati provides comprehensive advice to clients from the telecoms, media and entertainment sectors on regulatory authorisations and disputes before the civil and administrative courts. Its workload also includes mandates involving the protection of minors and consumer protection, as well as M&A transactions and outsourcing projects. In the technology and IT industry, the team handles agreements concerning software, IT devices and services, platforms and e-commerce. Recently promoted partner Valerio Mosca leads the department, which includes Carlo Corazzini, who recently joined the practice and notably advises on contractual, cybersecurity, IT and compliance matters.Practice head(s):
Valerio Mosca
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We work with the TMT team of Legance on several matters, and one of the key aspects of their advice is the knowledge of technical and complex aspects, and their ability to find effective solutions in sophisticated cases.’
‘The team is composed by both experienced and young lawyers who have an in-depth knowledge of TMT matters. The work and advice of the team are characterised by high quality, not only from a legal and technical standpoint, but also with respect to the comprehension of the legal needs of the client. The Legance team is very responsive in providing advice and solutions.’
‘Valerio Mosca is an outstanding professional, with a very deep knowledge of the relevant regulations and of the related technical aspects. He has high ability to identify the most appropriate strategies to manage difficult situations and to solve any legal issues.’
‘Carlo Corazzini showed an exceptional knowledge of his business sector.’
Key clients
AdR – Aeroporti di Roma S.p.A.
AGSM AIM S.p.A.
Apax Partners
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Clockface S.r.l.
DWS
ENAV S.p.A.
Fastweb S.p.A.
Iliad Italia S.p.A.
Movesion S.r.l.
Nexi and Mercury UK HoldCo Limited
Postepay S.p.A.
RedBird Capital Partners Management LLC
VGen LAB S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Assisted in the negotiation and constitution of a joint venture between Iliad and WindTre concerning the roll-out and management of a mobile phone network in the less inhabited areas of Italy.
- Assisted Lutech, an IT services, software and technology company and portfolio company of funds managed by Apax Partners, in connection with the acquisition of the entire share capital of Atos Italia.
- Assisted the Compliance Department of ENAV (the national air traffic control services provider in Italy) with respect to matters of IT, cybersecurity, data protection, compliance and administrative law.
Italy > Intellectual property Tier 4
A wide range of clients from the fashion and design, food and beverage, as well as entertainment and pharmaceutical sectors routinely engage Legance - Avvocati Associati‘s IP department in judicial and out-of-court matters related to copyright licensing, trademark and patent infringement, and unfair competition. Practice head Monica Riva is here a key contact, while Jacopo Gaffer is noted for his expertise in the registration and protection of brands and design.Practice head(s):
Monica Riva
Other key lawyers:
Jacopo Graffer; Gabriella Rubino
Testimonials
‘I found great collaboration and closeness to the company’s needs. The team and the leader were very competent and effective.’
‘Competence, availability, proximity to the company’s needs are the keys to their standing.’
Key clients
3D PRODUZIONI
Allitude S.p.A. former Phoenix Informatica Bancaria S.p.A.
Alviero Martini
Amplifon S.p.A.
Arvedi Group
Assicura Agenzia S.r.l.
Avia International
Baxter S.r.l.
Bytedance Ltd
Camst S.p.A.
Careermap4me S.r.l.
Cassa Centrale Banca – Credito Cooperativo Italiano S.p.A. (and the Banks of Cassa Centale Group)
C.M.T. Compagnia Manifatture Tessili S.r.l. (Camomilla Italia)
Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) of the European Parliament
Consorzio Volontario di tutela vini doc Salaparuta et al.
Dai Optical S.r.l
Elie Saab
Emerson Electric
Eon Reality Italia Srl
Eusphera S.R.L.
Europa Investimenti
Eurovetro S.r.l.
Gewiss S.p.A.
GB Pharma Spa
Gioelleria Luigi Verga
Gruppo Italcer
Guardian News & Media Ltd
Hearst Magazines S.r.l.
Hippocrates Holding Spa
Iliad S.p.A.
Interactive Advertising Bureau Italia – Iab
Maccapani S.r.l.
Mariotti
Marino Bus
Mezzacorona S.c.a.
MyInvenio s.r.l.
Nexi
Ne.me.s.ys
Niko Romito
Nosio S.p.a.
OCS Spa
Ostinelli Seta
Quadrivio – Made in Italy Fund
Riva Del Garda Fierecongressi S.p.A.
Rock Jam Production
Tecnofil S.p.A.
Uga Nutraceutical S.r.l.
Work highlights
Italy > Shipping
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 professionals at Legance, currently there are over 400.
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 | |
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 | |
Environmental law/Food law | Antonella Capria | acapria@legance.it | |
Food law | Alessandra Palatini | apalatini@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 Francesco Di Bari | Senior Counsel | 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 Marco Mastrorosa | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Giulio Mazzotti | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Pietro Merlino | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Valerio Mosca | Partner | 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 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
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Other offices : Milan Other offices : Rome Other offices : LondonDiversity
Legance is an equal opportunity business and adopts a Code of Ethics which embraces the principle of non-discrimination in any form and it is particularly active in the support of important initiatives and associations, focused on respecting and safeguarding diversity and, in particular, the growth of women’s leadership.
The Firm has foreseen and adopted guidelines in favour of diversity especially within its policies, in order to protect the role of professionals with parental responsibilities. There is no foreclosure for LGBTQIA+ professionals and no mapping is made for privacy reasons even with those who have expressed their orientation.
As far as raising awareness policies are concerned, no policy has been adopted to date, since there is a feeling of deep respect for all individuals.
With regards to access to professional and staff positions, as well as in its remuneration policy and career progression, Legance does not discriminate in any way on the basis of gender, sexual orientation or any other discriminating factor, basing its decisions entirely on the evaluation of commitment and overall working skills.
In 2022, 45% of professionals are women.
Legance has also organised several initiatives to foster diversity values and to raise awareness.
- Administrative and public law
- Banking and finance: Borrower side
- Banking and finance: lender or arranger side
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Employment
- Industry focus: Energy
- Investment funds
- Private equity
- Real estate and construction
- Tax
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance: Bank regulatory
- Capital markets: Debt
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- Dispute resolution
- Restructuring and insolvency