Firm Profile > Hogan Lovells International LLP > Rome, Italy

‘The team has fantastic knowledge of privacy and data protection.‘

‘Its experience has been developed over many years, long before privacy became a hot topic. The team’s great knowledge of law and of the market means it provides advice that is always relevant, focused and business oriented.‘

‘Massimiliano Masnada is great as both litigator and compliance counsel. He is one of the biggest experts in privacy law in Italy – very passionate about his work, always reliable and eager to help even in real time.‘

‘I believe that the lawyers working in Hogan Lovells are the best IP lawyers in Italy. They have excellent knowledge of the IP laws and are very smart in finding the best approach for supporting their clients either during a litigation and during a negotiation.’

‘Executable advice and great attitude even in crisis.’

‘Francesca Rolla: special knowledge in product liability and life sciences.’

‘Riccardo Fruscalzo is an exceptional practitioner and very knowledgeable in life sciences. He is always very responsive and receptive to the requests and needs of the client.’

‘The TMT department stands out for its capacity to understand the request immediately. They are incredibly knowledgeable in IT/TMT matters and very quick to reply. They know the market and the business very well, and are able to identify business-oriented solutions to legal issues. Marco Berliri, the head of the IT/TMT team, is an outstanding professional. He is always available even at short notice, up-to-date and clever, very business-oriented, quick to reply. He has a deep knowledge of the TMT world both from a business and a legal standpoint, on both national and international issues. Alberto Bellan, senior associate in the IT/TMT team, is a passionate litigator and also an academic. He is very curious and always up to date with the most recent developments of law in the IT world. Paola La Gumina, counsel in the IT/TMT team, is one of the first lawyers in Italy to have specialized on TMT matters, and has a deep knowledge of the market and of the many legal issues that it has attracted down the years. She delivers precise and full advice, making complex matters easy to solve.’

‘The team has an extensive experience in ISP liability matters. All members of the team are very dedicated to the client. Marco Berliri and Alberto Bellan are exceptional practitioners. They are very knowledgeable and reliable and always strive to give a creative solution and outlook on legal issues.’

‘Hogan Lovells’ intellectual property department is one of the best in Italy in terms of availability and quality of the legal advice provided.’

‘Giovanni Ghirardi deserves special mention due to his availability, quick turnaround times and the quality of legal advice.’

‘The lawyers are very attentive while dealing with legal and technical matters, both in written procedures and during oral hearings before the courts.’

‘The commitment to support the client’s request, even when really challenging, was one of the key capabilities Hogan Lovells put in place over the last few years.’

‘Francesca Angeloni’s seniority and customer-oriented vision allowed her to support the company even beyond environmental law, advising in delicate M&A procedures, delivering results always according to our timing needs.’

‘Very good knowledge of banking regulations and market practices.‘

‘Excellent co-ordination between partners and associates.‘

‘A very well-structured team of proactive, client-focused lawyers.‘

‘Jeffrey Greenbaum and senior associate Claudia Colomba manage clients’ expectations well, providing the pros and cons analysis of different envisaged scenarios.‘

‘The team stands out for its capacity to understand clients’ requests immediately and focus on the priorities.‘

‘It is extremely focused on clients’ business needs.’

‘Francesca Rolla is an outstanding lawyer and a great team and project leader. The combination of the two makes the advice she provides unique and incredibly efficient in really tight situations.‘

‘Massimiliano Masnada is great as a litigator and compliance counsel.‘

‘Deep knowledge and responsiveness.’

‘Provides very targeted advice that is tailored to clients’ needs.‘

‘The professionalism, coverage and team work make this practice unique. Furthermore, it always proactively anticipates topics, issues and problems, which is real added value for business.‘

‘Clients love working with Jeffrey Greenbaum. He has an amazing network, which he is able to activate in service of his clients; and in addition to his superior legal knowledge, he is also really pleasant to work with.‘

‘Senior associate  Claudia Colomba is always available and able to explain and solve issues.‘

‘The fully dedicated and always available team proposes flexible solutions and has very good negotiations skills.‘

‘Federico del Monte is always available and has very good knowledge of the market.‘

‘The fully available and committed team is highly skilled, able to grasp quickly the key points of business and M&A projects, and takes a global view, while taking utmost care of important things. It is also able and willing to save time, avoiding unnecessary details and issues.‘

‘Great legal knowledge, resourcefulness and commercial flexibility’

‘The Hogan Lovells team manages effectively, with dynamism and high degrees of accuracy. All involved professionals provide for a deep and qualified understanding of both the relevant legal and economic terms of deals. In particular, the team displays an excellent attitude during negotiations, as well as a clear comprehension of the business purposes of the client. In addition, the team as a whole is a close-knit group of professionals who co-operate harmoniously among themselves.‘

‘The firm has an outstanding practice and remarkable experience, which makes it reliable and trustworthy. It is able to offer a complete and satisfying service. In comparison to other law firms, Hogan Lovells is outstanding in terms of fast response times, proactivity and prompt decision making.‘

‘Hogan Lovells demonstrates remarkable attention to clients’ needs. It distinguishes itself in its instant interventions and continuous dialogue with companies, which provide for an effective analysis of the deal and quick solution of any obstacle or critical element.‘

‘Ernesto Apuzzo and counsel Pierantonio Musso are excellent professionals in terms of management of the entire operation.‘

‘Counsel Pierantonio Musso works with profound dedication and proactivity, and has an exceptional ability to investigate critically all the aspects of contractual documentation.‘

‘Hogan Lovells’ practice provides in-depth information on complex tax issues, including foreign law.‘

‘The team has strong and diversified technical skills, with very competent professionals in the field and the ability quickly to identify problems and propose the best solution.‘

‘The team’s strengths are its availability to clients, clarity and transparency in exposing opportunities and risks, and support in managing relations with counterparties.‘

‘It has exceptional competence and understanding of problems.‘

‘Fulvia Astolfi shows authoritativeness and a remarkable ability to communicate in clear and simple terms on very complex questions.‘

‘Fulvia Astolfi is a person of profound experience and competence. She also has rare empathy and humanity that, combined with experience and expertise, makes clients feel completely understood and certain of the exceptional quality of the service.‘

‘The professional and friendly counsel Serena Pietrosanti helps clients through thorny issues.‘

‘The team is highly available and has knowledge of both Italian and German law.‘