Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 1

Industry focus: Luxury goods Tier 1

The cross-practice group at Pavia e Ansaldo advises on M&A, private equity, technology-related issues, insolvency and dispute resolution. The team also benefits from a bench of native Japanese and Russian lawyers which makes it a popular choice for luxury brands operating in two of the world’s largest markets for western luxury goods. It has recently been instructed by Christie's to handle administrative, tax and criminal procedures arising from the import and export of paintings and other high-end artworks. Gian Paolo Di Santo heads the practice.

Industry focus: Manufacturing Tier 2

Pavia e Ansaldo's manufacturing team acts for a diverse range of clients including automotive, food, plastic, chemical and metal manufacturers. Sven von Mensenkampff, whose German roots and dual-qualified status make him a go-to choice for some of the biggest German manufacturers operating in Italy, jointly heads the practice with managing partner Stefano Bianchi.

Administrative and public law Tier 3

Compliance Tier 3

Pavia e Ansaldo has longstanding expertise in compliance, which partly stems from its notable expertise in the healthcare and pharmaceuticals sectors. The team also has compliance experience in relation to luxury retail, telecoms, energy, transport and aviation. Highly regarded Decree 231 specialist Mario Di Giulio heads up the team, which also includes experienced partner Deborah Bolco.

Dispute resolution Tier 3

Pavia e Ansaldo's dispute resolution department distinguishes itself in cases before Italy’s highest courts. The team notably advises banking and financial institutions, as well as insurers, in cases over misconduct of financial advisers and issues of insolvency law and enforcement. Marina Santarelli has great knowledge of the telecoms and technology sectors. Maurizio Vasciminni has expertise in claims arising from natural disasters and tenders. Santarelli and Vasciminni co-head the team.

Industry focus: Energy Tier 3

Pavia e Ansaldo's varied workload covers project development (including large infrastructure facilities, such as solar manufacturing plants), grid parity matters and contracts, as well as e-mobility issues and sustainable energy utility models. Carlo Del Conte heads up the practice, which was bolstered by the arrival of Marco Jannon from Puri Bracco Lenzi.

Intellectual property Tier 3

Pavia e Ansaldo's IP team is centred around practice head Gian Paolo Di Santo, a well known litigator specialised in pharmaceutical and patent matters, who often acts for generics pharmaceutical companies. His team handles a workload involving copyright, advertising law and trade secrets.

Private equity Tier 3

Pavia e Ansaldo is a 'dedicated and professional' go-to practice for Italian PE houses that pursue buy-and-build strategies in the luxury, food, agriculture and industrial sectors. Stefano Bianchi is experienced in cross-border transactions, Giuseppe Besozzi is a seasoned PE lawyer, and Alberto Bianco acts for several Italian funds.

Real estate and construction Tier 3

Pavia e Ansaldo is best known for advising large Italian real estate investment funds, state-owned entities, pension funds and international investors. It is particularly noted for its strengths in the retail and leisure industries, although the hotels, residential, office and industrial sectors are other key areas of activity. Fiorenza Resta and Claudio Cera co-head the real estate team. Daniele Carminati leads the construction and project finance department, which acts for contractors, sub-contractors and construction companies.

Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 4

Pavia e Ansaldo's banking and finance practice regularly assists with acquisition and real estate financing; it has particular experience in healthcare sector-related financings. Mario Di Giulio is a specialist in Eastern Africa-related infrastructure development financings. Roberto Zanchi and Caterina Luciani are also experienced partners.

Capital markets: Debt Tier 4

Pavia e Ansaldo's key areas cover securitisations, covered bonds and derivative financial instruments. Team head Mario Di Giulio is frequently called upon by major international banks for high-value Italian DCM matters, where they are acting as agent or trustee.

Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

Employment Tier 4

Pavia e Ansaldo has a strong track record in employment matters connected with corporate transactions. In addition, its team is sought after for advice on union negotiations, collective dismissal proceedings and misconduct cases. Practice head Enrico Del Guerra undertakes employment work with a nexus to sectors such as life sciences, agriculture, food and fashion. The team also includes Valentina Simonelli, who handles employment issues arising from corporate structurings, as well as matters involving senior executives. Expert litigator Enrico Banchero is also recommended.

EU and competition law Tier 4

Pavia e Ansaldo's Rome-based team assists with all aspects of competition activities, from litigation and investigations to antitrust compliance and merger filings. Filippo Fioretti, who 'displays great flexibility', is a highly regarded competition law adviser, with support provided by associate Maria Rosaria Raspanti.

Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 5

Pavia e Ansaldo's lender-side practice acts on structured finance and the disposal of NPLs, among others. Mario Di Giulio's expertise includes the financing of infrastructure developments in eastern Africa. Banking and finance work is also part of Roberto Zanchi's broad practice.

Tax Tier 5

Pavia e Ansaldo's tax clients benefit from the expertise of team head Marco Jannon, who is particularly knowledgeable about the energy sector. The 'highly trained' team advises clients on a wide range of issues, including transfer pricing and the implementation of tax structures for corporate and M&A transactions.