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Italy > Data privacy and data protection Tier 1

The data privacy and cybersecurity team at Hogan Lovells International LLP is sought out by Italian and international clients to assist with anti-fraud data processing, data breach responses, and privacy in the fintech, insurance and finance sectors. Other notable areas include data sharing with public administrations, data assessments, DPO assistance, e-privacy, GDPR compliance, international data transfers, and privacy and data security-related investigations. Heading the group, Massimiliano Masnada is a highly-rated privacy and data protection specialist, while Giulia Mariuz‘s experience covers data protection impact assessments and data breaches.

Italy > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 1

The ‘very knowledgeable‘ team at Hogan Lovells International LLP often acts in civil proceedings involving product liability allegations, in addition to handling the full range of transactional issues and patent infringement cases. Christian Di Mauro leads the team with his ‘unique‘ expertise in product liability, often handling disputes and product safety mandates. Regulatory expert Giuseppe Aminzade has ‘outstanding‘ experience in handling the full spectrum of compliance work, while Chiara Perolari is well-equipped to assist with clinical trial agreements and compliance programs. Giovanni Ghirardi stands out due to his vast knowledge of unfair competition and trade mark work, in addition to handling cross-border patent disputes. Francesca Rolla is a key contact for investigation and compliance work within the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Italy > Industry focus: TMT Tier 1

With its partners splitting their time between Milan and Rome, the team at Hogan Lovells International LLP advises clients across the entire TMT industry, including broadcasters, media companies, network operators, and ISP developers of cutting-edge technologies, such as AI and fintech. The firm maintains particular strength in the areas of regulation and litigation. The firm is also well-versed in the new media landscape, from streaming to VoD linear and non-linear services. The team is led by Marco Berliri, Massimiliano Masnada and Alberto Bellan. Berliri regularly advises on new tech and e-commerce matters, whilst Masnada specialises in privacy and data protection. Bellan provides regulatory and litigation support to the firm’s clients. Within the team, Giulia Mariuz strengthens the firm’s offering in regulatory and consumer law.

Italy > Intellectual property

Led by seasoned trade mark expert Luigi Mansani, Hogan Lovells International LLP’s highly experienced team provides a comprehensive IP service. Within the firm’s multi-sector and multi-jurisdiction practice, particular strengths in the Italian luxury, fashion, and consumer sectors and life sciences space are clear. The team also has expertise in dealing with pan-European patent litigation and represents clients at the Unified Patent Court. Giovanni Ghirardi leads the team on various cross-border issues, notably in the patent, trade mark, and design fields, and Maria Luigia Franceschelli advises on a wide array of issues for a roster of high-profile clients in the luxury and fashion sectors. Maria Luce Piattelli comes highly recommended for transactional matters, strategic brand counselling and complex trademark and design. Alessandra Pannozzo and Francesco Banterle are further names to note.

Italy > Administrative and public law Tier 2

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s public law and environmental team stands out for its cross-border capabilities, as part of the firm’s global regulatory practice. The team is a go-to choice for representation in various contentious matters and excels in communications with public administrations and regulators. It has a strong track record in permitting procedures, across the building, environmental and public procurement spaces. The group demonstrates particular prowess in environmental due diligence, public contracts and tenders. It boasts diverse industry expertise, including in the renewable energy, oil and gas, telecoms and pharma sectors. Francesca Angeloni leads the team, advising on regulatory matters and compliance and representing clients in litigation before the higher courts. Advising a roster of international clients, Emanuela Cocco is a go-to name for public procurement procedures and PPPs.

Italy > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory Tier 2

Hogan Lovells International LLP's Italy practice is routinely sought out to advise major e-commerce players on Payment Services Directive Two (PSD2). Its recent workload also covers the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) regime, along with the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). European and Italian financial regulation specialist Jeffrey Greenbaum heads the financial services regulatory practice in Italy; Silvia Lolli assists with a range of insurance regulatory issues; and Elisabetta Zeppieri is an expert in banking and payment services, financing, anti-money laundering, consumer credit, banking transparency requirements, and fintech.

Italy > Capital markets: Debt Tier 2

In February 2024, Hogan Lovells International LLP's debt capital markets and structured finance practice welcomed 23 lawyers from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (Orrick), including renowned securitisation specialist Patrizio Messina; structured finance and covered bond expert Annalisa Dentoni-Litta; Alessandro Accrocca, whose ‘problem-solving skills are outstanding’; and dual-qualified English and Italian lawyer Madeleine Horrocks. Sabrina Setini, Salvatore Graziadei, Andrea Cicia and Daniela Pietrini also joined from Orrick. The group advises on securitisations and EMTN programmes, along with covered, basket, standalone and mini bonds. Federico Del Monte  and Corrado Fiscale departed the firm in July 2024.

Italy > Compliance Tier 2

The 15-strong Italian team at Hogan Lovells International LLP acts across a range of areas where compliance issues may arise. Examples include antitrust, data privacy, investigations and white-collar crime, as well as environmental issues, tax, employment, product compliance and anti-money laundering. Francesca Angeloni is an environmental compliance specialist; Jeffrey Greenbaum leads the financial services regulatory practice in Italy; Massimiliano Masnada is a ‘standout partner’; Vittorio Moresco is employment head; and Francesca Rolla heads up the Italian Investigations, white-collar and fraud department. Giuseppe Aminzade and Alessandro Borrello are also experienced practitioners.

Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 2

‘Skilled in mediation, arbitration, and litigation’, Hogan Lovells International LLP is highly knowledgeable at assisting clients in ADR procedures, particularly in international arbitrations. The firm is also equipped to handle white-collar crime proceedings as well as investigations at the multi-jurisdictional level, including whistleblowing procedures under EU law. Practice head Christian Di Mauro focuses on litigation concerning product liability and mass tort, particularly within the life sciences and healthcare sectors. Noted members of the team Francesca Rolla is a white-collar crimes expert, and Andrea Atteritano is a seasoned advisor in arbitrations.

Italy > Industry focus: Luxury goods Tier 2

Hogan Lovells International LLP  assists clients on a wide range of matters for major manufacturers, fashion houses and brand owners, with particular strength in corporate and IP law. The firm is well-versed in the consumer sector, regularly advising on e-commerce, privacy, data transfer and real estate. The firm is experienced in enforcement and licensing assistance. When necessary, it is also experienced in litigation matters. Giovanni Ghirardi specialises in patent, trade mark and design matters. Leading from Rome, Andrea Atteritano focuses on arbitration matters. Maria Luce Piattelli advises on anti-counterfeit actions and customs seizures.

Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 3

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s banking and finance team routinely handles leverage, acquisition, real estate and asset finance. In February 2024, structured finance expert Patrizio Messina, banking and finance specialist Alessandro Accrocca and Sabrina Setini, an adviser on acquisition and asset finance, were hired from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. The practice also features ‘great adviser’ Carlo Massini; and Italy restructuring and special situations head Mauro Saccani, who is ‘recommended for complex deals’. Iacopo Canino and Bianca Caruso were new arrivals in early 2025.

Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 3

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s Italy banking and loan finance specialises in cross-border financing transactions. Carlo Massini is an expert in real estate, project, acquisition, asset and international trade financings, while Mauro Saccani heads the Italy business restructuring and insolvency practice. In February 2024, structured finance specialist Patrizio Messina, banking and finance expert Alessandro Accrocca and Sabrina Setini, who advises on acquisition and asset finance, were recruited from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. Iacopo Canino and Bianca Caruso were new arrivals in early 2025.

Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

Hogan Lovells International LLP’s corporate and M&A team is experienced in major domestic and cross-border transactions, particularly energy, insurance and financial institution-related matters. Luca Picone has a ‘solid M&A background’; corporate M&A specialist Paola Barometro is a February 2024 recruit from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe; and Francesco Stella‘s track record encompasses acquisitions and joint ventures. Martina Di Nicola, Pierluigi Feliciani and Francesco De Michele are also key individuals in the team. Andrea Pretti joined the firm from White & Case (Europe) LLP in early 2025.

Italy > Investment funds Tier 3

The Rome-based team at Hogan Lovells International LLP acts for asset management companies, banks and investment funds and firms on regulatory matters. Head of the financial services regulatory practice in Italy, Jeffrey Greenbaum's extensive practice covers mutual funds, payment services, banking regulation, insurance, investment services, compliance, and anti-money laundering. Also key to the group, Elisabetta Zeppieri acts for domestic and foreign banks, payment institutions, e-money institutions, and financial intermediaries.

Italy > Private equity Tier 3

Acting throughout private equity lifecycles, Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s practice covers co-investments, and equity or debt investments in infrastructure, real estate and energy assets. It also advises on private M&A, add-on acquisitions, IPO exits, and minority and venture capital investments. Corporate M&A and private equity practitioner Luca Picone is group head; while Paola Barometro is a February 2024 recruit from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, who advises private equity funds on M&A.

Italy > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3

The ‘collaborative team’ at Hogan Lovells International LLP supports domestic and foreign clients, from distressed companies to investment funds to banks and financial institutions, with special strength in restructuring proceedings and corporate reorganisation. It has particular experience in negotiated crisis settlements. The team also handles disputes relating to insolvency, including claw-back actions and creditor arrangements. Mauro Saccani, the firm’s practice head, focuses on leveraged finance, debt capital markets, restructurings and reorganisations. Francesco De Gennaro joined the firm from DLA Piper in January 2025.

Italy > EU and competition law Tier 4

Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 4

Noted for its expertise in power matters, Hogan Lovells International LLP is versed in energy arbitration, for which Andrea Atteritano is a key contact. Alessandro Accrocca and Luca Picone are knowledgeable of energy transactions, while Francesca Angeloni is informed in administrative law. Other key members of the team include Elena D’Alto, Francesco De Michele, and Emanuela Cocco, who handles environmental law matters.

Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 4

Hogan Lovells International LLP boasts strength in the hospitality sector, assisting clients in direct and indirect acquisitions of hotels and hotel portfolios. The firm is also well-versed in leasing, portfolio management and development issues. Practice head Marco Rota Candiani advises on M&A transactions, joint ventures and strategic alliances. Maria Deledda assists clients with regulatory concerns in relation to transactions and development projects.

Italy > Tax Tier 4

Hogan Lovells International LLP’s tax department is headed by Serena Pietrosanti, an expert in the tax aspects of finance and M&A transactions, who also assists with audits and in-court and out-of-court litigation. Flanking Pietrosanti in Rome are highly rated tax specialists Fulvia Astolfi and Maria Cristina Conte.

Italy > Employment Tier 5

Able to ‘anticipate future challenges and recommend smart strategies’, Hogan Lovells International LLP offers a broad range of advisory work for domestic and foreign clients. The firm is well-versed in social security, health & safety, industrial relations, investigations and litigation. The team is led by Vittorio Moresco, who is an experienced Supreme Court litigator and trade union negotiator.

Italy > Capital markets: Equity