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Corso Europa 12
20122 Milan
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Grimaldi Alliance > The Legal 500 Rankings
Italy > Administrative and public law Tier 3
Grimaldi Alliance routinely assists on a range of administrative and regulatory matters spanning infrastructure, transport, public procurement, as well as environment, urban planning, energy matters and project finance. Of particular note is the team's work before the Court of Justice of the European Union, the constitutional court, the administrative courts, as well as the Italian civil courts and the authorities, with Francesco Sciaudone and Daniela Fioretti advising clients in the energy, finance and transport sectors on public procurement, tender procedures and other regulatory matters. Sergio Massimiliano Sambri heads the public law department and specialises in privatisation procedures and structured finance (PPP/PFI), while Enrico Soprano advises on public tenders, real estate transactions and administrative authorisations. With strength in the energy sector, Rosaria Arancio is also highly recommended, as is public utilities expert Flavio Iacovone.Practice head(s):
Francesco Sciaudone; Sergio Massimiliano Sambri; Daniela Fioretti
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Grimaldi is a great group made up of great professionals and endowed with great diversity and interdisciplinarity.’
‘Its people are distinguished by their training and professionalism.’
Key clients
Enel
Hera
Iren
AQP
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Grimaldi Lines
Polo Strategico Nazionale
Poste
Avio
Work highlights
- Advised Grimaldi Euromed on the tender procedure for the public service contract for maritime transport.
- Advised Enel on a claim related to hydroelectric plants before the administrative judge.
- Advised Enel on a claim for damages of €1.7bn before the civil court in relation to an abuse of dominant position.
Italy > EU and competition law Tier 3
Grimaldi Alliance provides a comprehensive service to a broad range of clients, including the European Commission, on issues such as abuse of dominant power, damage claims, and investigations, regularly appearing before the Court of Justice of the European Union. The team is headed by Francesco Sciaudone, recognised for his expertise in mergers, cartels, abuses of dominance, state aid cases, and unfair practices; areas in which Daniela Fioretti is also well-versed, routinely assisting clients before the European Commission, the Italian Competition Authority, the Italian administrative and civil courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union. EU law expert Andrea Neri focuses on the implementation of compliance programmes aimed at avoiding the rise of antitrust issues.Practice head(s):
Francesco Sciaudone
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The group is highly professional, trained, heterogeneous and interdisciplinary.’
‘The team are highly specialised. ’
Key clients
European Commission
Hera
Iren
Unipol
Avio
Cassa depositi e prestiti
Enel
Poste Italiane
Acquedotto Pugliese
Zafferano
Danieli
Acea
Grimaldi Compagnia di Navigazione
Work highlights
- Advised Hera in a proceeding for abuse of dominant position before the Italian Antitrust Authority.
- Advised European Commission on a study related to remedies imposed in non-cartel antitrust cases.
- Advised Enel on a claim for damages of 1.7 billion € before the civil court in relation to an abuse of dominant position.
Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Grimaldi Alliance consistently advises national and international clients on extraordinary transactions. The team’s expertise covers mergers, demergers, share and asset acquisitions, and companies’ group reorganisations. Managing partner Francesco Sciaudone is an energy, transport and infrastructure sector specialist, and Giancarlo Luglini ‘stands out for his expertise in solar PV-related corporate M&A’.Practice head(s):
Francesco Sciaudone
Other key lawyers:
Giancarlo Luglini; Giovanni Bocciardo; Annalisa Pescatori; Adriano Pala Ciurlo; Paolo Daviddi; Marco Franzini; Elena Sacco; Davide D’Angelo; Leonida Cagli; Simone Riccioni
Testimonials
‘The group is highly professional, trained and interdisciplinary.’
‘Its people are distinguished by their training and professionalism.’
‘Very knowledgeable corporate M&A team.’
‘Provides for a multidisciplinary, integrated approach.’
‘Giancarlo Luglini stands out for his expertise in solar PV-related corporate M&A – good insight into the usual market practices and associated risks. He is very hands-on.’
‘Great availability and strong knowledge of the M&A and energy market.’
Key clients
Enel S.p.A.
Deghi S.p.A.
DFV S.r.l.
EOS Investment Management
Acquedotto Pugliese (AQP) S.p.A.
Aeroporti di Puglia S.p.A.
Boré S.r.l.
Tesi Aerospace s.r.l.
3 Marys Entertaiment s.r.l.
CDP Venture Capital – Fondo Boost Innovation
CDP Venture Capital – Fondo Evoluzione
Avio S.p.A.
AZIMUT LIBERA IMPRESA SGR
Innovative – RFK S.p.A.
Aegis S.r.l.
Arkios Italy s.p.A.
PLC s.p.a.
Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 4
Grimaldi Alliance aids its clients in disputes across the civil and commercial areas, especially in relation to corporate, banking, bankruptcy, trusts and contract law matters. Its clients include banks, credit funds, debtors and third-party investors. The team is led by Ilario Giangrossi, Davide Contini and Francesco Sciaudone. Guido Motti is a highly experienced litigator and arbitrator before domestic and international courts.Practice head(s):
Ilario Giangrossi; Davide Contini; Francesco Sciaudone
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The Grimaldi team are capable of handling very complicated litigations in the antitrust field and disputes related to the same.’
‘Lawyers in Grimaldi law firm try to build a day to day relationship with the client. They have a wide open legal vision alongside the strict competence of the department.’
‘The team is very attentive to customer requests. Ilario Giangrossi carefully coordinates the team and is always attentive to the client’s requests.’
Key clients
Enel S.p.A.
Costruzioni Linee Ferroviarie S.p.A.
Deutsche Bank S.p.A.
Amplifon Italia S.p.A.
Tecnimont S.p.A.
Banco BPM
AIG Europe S.A – Rappresentanza Generale per l’Italia
OLAM International Limited
SASOF III (A18) Aviation Ireland DAC
Gruppo Fassina S.p.A.
Banca Marche Bond Holders
Industrie Rolli Alimentari S.p.A.
Red Bull S.r.l.
SGM Magnetics S.r.l.
Link Italia S.p.A.
Extra.it S.r.l.
Prysmian S.p.A.
ACF S.r.l.
Kos Care S.r.l.
Mirato S.p.A.
Fiamm Energy Technology S.p.A.
ATALLAH GROUP EU S.R.L.
TMEIC Europe Ltd.
Poplast S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Advised Tecnimonth qc Sdn Bhd (Malaysian company controlled by Maire Tecnimont SpA) in Malesia in a witness expert proceeding and in the subsequent arbitration proceeding concerning the breach of a procurement contract.
- Advised Deutsche Bank S.p.A. in a proceeding concerning the alleged charge of illegal interest rates in a bank contract.
- Advised PPH S.r.l. in a proceeding aimed at sanctioning an abuse of management and coordination activities.
Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 4
Led by Francesco Sciaudone, who routinely advises on energy efficiency projects and acquisitions, Grimaldi Alliance has recently handled complex work on the acquisition, financing and refinancing of several photovoltaic, hydroelectric and wind projects. The team is also well versed in litigation and regulatory matters, where Daniela Fioretti, with a specific focus on public contribution to support investment on the renewable energy market, is particularly active. Rosaria Arancio is noted for assisting with projects concerning renewable energy investments and hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation matters.Practice head(s):
Francesco Sciaudone
Other key lawyers:
Rosaria Arancio; Daniela Fioretti; Sergio Sambri
Key clients
Enel Group
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group
Eos Investment
SNAM
Repower
Hera S.p.A.
Iren S.p.A.
Eurpean Commission
S.E.A. Societa Esercizi Aeroportuali S.p.A.
Theia Holdings
Work highlights
Italy > Employment Tier 5
Grimaldi Alliance is adept at advising clients on a broad range of employment matters, such as restructurings and downsizings, collective dismissals, industrial relations and litigation relating to senior management. Enrico Enrico Boursier Niutta is noted for his work advising national and international clients on trade union and employment matters. In January 2023, Giovanni Morpurgo left for, and Chiara Torino joined from, Toffoletto De Luca Tamajo.Practice head(s):
Enrico Boursier Niutta; Maddalena Boffoli; Antonio Armentano; Federico D’Aiuto; Patrizio Maria Raimondi
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Strong knowledge of the M&A and energy market.’
‘Daniela Fioretti is a very strong professional, with strong technical knowledge and commercial acumen.’
Key clients
Trelleborg Wheel Systems Italia S.p.A.
Terna S.p.A.
British American Tobacco S.p.A.
Angelini Pharma S.p.A.
Landi Renzo
TIM S.p.A.
Cotral S.p.A.
Prometeon Tyre Group s.r.l.
Enel Group
Dicofarm S.p.A.
Atac S.p.A.
Open Fiber S.p.A.
Unirelab S.r.l.
Gruppo Biancamano S.p.A.
Interflora Italia S.p.A.
Snaitech S.p.A.
Barents Reinsurance SA
Dsquared2 S.p.A.
Isaia e Isaia S.p.A.
RATP Dev Italia S.r.l.
Key2people Executive Search Srl
Work highlights
- Assistance to Gori S.p.A. in the drafting of latest individual/corporate agreement concerning remote working, which allowed the company to become a landmark for all other companies in the area of the Campania Region.
- Assistance to Tim S.p.A. in the drafting of agency agreements with TIM Business Partners, development of existing agency relationships and legal advice on related indemnity and termination fees.
- Assistance to Gruppo Biancamano S.p.A. in extraordinary administration in union negotiations for the transfer of employees following the corporate transfer, which resulted in savings for the procedure bodies and the preservation of employees’ rights.
Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side
Italy > Data privacy and data protection
Italy > Tax
Grimaldi Alliance > Firm Profile
Grimaldi Alliance has been, for over 20 years, one of the most significant law firms in the Italian, European and international legal market.
With about 500 professionals in its offices in Milan, Rome, Bari, Parma, Padua, Naples, Verona, Turin, Treviso, Brussels, London, Paris, Lugano, New York and the possibility to operate in 70 jurisdictions worldwide, relying on about 2000 professionals, Grimaldi Alliance assists Italian and international clients in the main practice areas, with a well-known expertise and professionalism.
Grimaldi Alliance is a One-Stop Shop in Italy and abroad, as it is able to offer a well-integrated mix of expertise in the legal (with more than 300 lawyers operating in all sectors and with a very high degree of specialisation), tax (with a team of about 150 professionals all over Italy) and advisory fields (with more than 50 highly experienced professionals in areas such as corporate finance, corporate crisis, cybersecurity, real estate, artificial intelligence, public affairs, national and European public financing, compliance).
Grimaldi Alliance is also a One-Stop Shop for all clients needing to carry out business abroad. In fact, the Alliance operates in an ever-increasing number of Countries, guaranteeing a direct presence owing to highly qualified local professionals.
Grimaldi Alliance is a One-Stop Shop for clients needing to have their cross-border investments monitored, with the ability to ensure best practices in business internationalisation. In addition to continuing to grow with an increasing number of new partners around the world, Grimaldi Alliance, with the strategic cooperation agreement entered into with Yingke – a leader in the Asia-Pacific area with 12,000 professionals and 103 offices worldwide – is now able to assist clients on a global scale.
Jurisdictions: Grimaldi Alliance already operates in the following jurisdictions:
- Albania
- Argentina
- Belgium
- Bolivia
- Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Brazil
- China
- Cyprus
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Hungary
- India
- Iraq
- Italy
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Oman
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Slovenia
- Slovakia
- Spain
- South Africa
- Switzerland
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- Uruguay
- United States of America
Practice areas
- Art and cultural property
- Banking, finance and insurance law
- Bankruptcy law and corporate restructuring
- Business assessments
- Capital markets
- Contentious trust
- Corporate crisis and adequate structure verification
- Corporate governance and compliance
- Corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital
- Credit collection
- Employment law and industrial relations
- Energy, infrastructure and transport
- European and competition la
- Financial statements, tax returns, tax credits, business plans, management control, due diligence
- Industrial and intellectual property
- Litigation, arbitration and adr
- Non profit
- Private clients and family governance
- Project finance
- Public law
- Real estate
- Telecommunications
- Tax
The diverse skills and experience of the professionals enable the firm to provide assistance both in the context of major extraordinary transactions, as well as on an ongoing basis, by dedicating a team of professionals to each client.
The firm is mentioned in all major publications of this sector, due to the high competence of its professionals.
Grimaldi Alliance has well-established partnerships with universities and research centres.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Marketing | Grimaldi Alliance | marketing@grimaldialliance.com | +39 0230309330 |