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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.

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.

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’.

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.

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.

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.

Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side

Italy > Data privacy and data protection

Italy > Tax