Osborne Clarke > Milan, Italy > Firm Profile
Osborne Clarke Offices

CORSO DI PORTA VITTORIA, 9
20122 MILAN
Italy
Osborne Clarke > The Legal 500 Rankings
Italy > Administrative and public law Tier 2
A go-to for key utilities companies, municipalities and developers, Osborne Clarke is well-positioned to advise on PPPs and Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), with particular expertise in the water sector. The team is regularly involved in large-scale infrastructure projects, including within the renewable energy space. Both in and out of court, the practice is also adept at handling high-value public law litigation. Anchoring the team, Giorgio Lezzi advises public bodies, companies and private operators on administrative and local entities law, from public procurement and utilities to tender processes. Federica Fischetti demonstrates prowess in litigation, particularly related to contract enforcement, concessions and regulatory matters. Angelo Maria Quintieri focuses his specialist administrative law practice on public contracts, infrastructure and public utilities matters, while Federico Milani’s expertise spans the energy, environment and life sciences sectors. Sabrina Maiello is another name to note.Practice head(s):
Giorgio Lezzi
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Reliable, optimistic, understanding complex phenomena, evaluating all possibilities, available.’
‘Administrative and public law practice of Osborne Clarke, in particular Giorgio Lezzi, strong points are their great competence, attention to the client’s needs and speed in their responses.’
‘Osborne Clarke’s administrative and public law practice teams up with clients to act as expert colleagues with whom to solve problems.’
‘A good and specialised team.’
‘Giorgio Lezzi is very keen on the practice and fully committed to the assistance of the client.’
‘The team works in perfect harmony, involving different experts from all the branches of the firm to meet clients’ needs. The organisation is extremely functional, coping with all the demands of the client, involving, as said, the expert needed. The approach is both friendly and extremely professional, and the rank of competence and skills is extremely high.’
‘The approach is approachable and highly professional at the same time, the sensitivity to the client’s needs and capability to suggest what is best for the client. Stand-outs: Giorgio Lezzi, Angelo Maria Quintieri, and Federica Fischetti, all have high competence and skills, and are extremely accurate and fast in giving practical solutions.’
Key clients
A2A Group
Abbanoa S.p.A.
Acinque Energy Greenway S.r.l.
Acinque Farmacie S.r.l.
Acinque Tecnologie S.p.A.
Acque Bresciane S.r.l.
Agesp Group
ALER Milano
Alfa S.r.l.
AMAT – Agenzia Ambiente Mobilità e Territorio
Ambiente Energia Brianza S.p.A.
AMGA Legnano S.p.A.
Aqa S.p.A.
Acqualatina S.p.A.
BCC Leasing S.p.A. (previously ICCREA Bancaimpresa S.p.A.)
BFF Bank S.p.A.
Brianzacque S.r.l.
CAP Holding S.p.A.
CEM Ambiente S.p.A.
Chamber of Commerce of Milan, Monza Brianza, Lodi
Chamber of Commerce of Bergamo
COGESER Group
CREDEM Credito Emiliano S.p.A.
Egea Acque S.p.A.
Free2Move eSolutions S.p.A.
GETEC Italia S.p.A.
Grifols Italia S.p.A.
Impresa Percassi S.p.A.
INFOCAMERE S.C.P.A
Infrastrutture Recupero Energia Agenzia Regionale Ligure – IRE S.p.A.
Innovhub – Stazioni Sperimentali per l’Industria S.r.l.
Intercomp S.p.A.
Italgas S.p.A.
ITELYUM Group
J+S S.p.A.
Lereti S.p.A. (Acinque Group, formerly ACSM–AGAM group)
Municipalities of Rozzano and Bresso
Padania Acque S.p.A.
Province of Lecco
Regional Council of Sardinia
RI Infrastrutture S.p.A. (previously Milano Santa Giulia S.p.A.)
Seruso S.p.A.
SILEA S.p.A.
Uniacque S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Advising Italgas Group on public law issues related to the group’s acquisition of shareholdings related to the management of the integrated water cycle in the Lazio, Campania and Sicily areas.
- Advising a general contractor in the infrastructure sector on public law issues related to the implementation of procurement contracts.
- Advising publicly owned water sector companies on the awarding and execution of public contracts, including those financed by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP).
Italy > Data privacy and data protection Tier 2
Osborne Clarke‘s team advises on a range of data protection, security, cyber, and privacy issues. Examples include the implications of EU legislation, international data transfers, day-to-day compliance matters, and handling requests from Italy’s Data Protection Authority and other data protection regulators. Data protection practice head Gianluigi Marino, an adviser to major international companies on privacy and personal data processing, also leads the Italian tech, media and communications team; IP and data protection expert Marialaura Boni ‘pays attention to detail’; and Antonio Racano also advises on data protection issues.Practice head(s):
Gianluigi Marino
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Osborne Clarke’s data protection team constantly informs its clients about any relevant legal news, and is always able to assist clients with all data protection issues.’
‘Extreme competence and professionalism.’
‘The team is well organised, proactive and hands-on. They always keep themselves updated on new legal and regulatory developments and make sure to inform clients about any important updates.’
‘They are very reachable, friendly and easy to work with.’
‘The practice uses the correct approach when dealing with clients. All members of the team are professional and very knowledgeable.’
‘Gianluigi Marino is friendly and very professional.’
‘Gianluigi Marino is the best clients can have – not only for his knowledge about privacy matters but also for his human approach and attitude.’
‘Marialaura Boni pays attention to detail, is easy to reach, and keeps her work well organised.’
Key clients
Binda Italia
Costim
Dplay Entertainment
Engie Italia
Essity
GB Foods
Grifols Italia
Havas Group
Immobiliare.it
Italian Valley
Mail Boxes Etc
Mowi Italia
Novamont
NTT DATA Italia
Prysmian
Renantis
Satispay
Sony Music Entertainment Italy
Uber Technologies
Uber
Warner Bros Entertainment
Work highlights
- Assisting energy company Engie with numerous data protection issues.
- Advising Mail Boxes Etc (MBE) across Italy and other key European jurisdictions to ensure data protection compliance for its franchising network, marketing initiatives, websites, and training activities.
- Advising Chorus Life and Costim on data flows, personal data processing, and the drafting of data processing agreements, in relation to a smart city project in Bergamo (Chorus Life).
Italy > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 2
Handling a vast range of disputes, the team at Osborne Clarke is also well-equipped to advise on distribution and manufacturing agreements, and consultancy agreements with HCPs. Maria Grazia MediciPractice head(s):
Maria Grazia Medici
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Actavis Italy S.p.A.
Dentsply Sirona Italia S.r.l.
Euroapi Italy S.r.l
Grifols Italia S.p.A.
Havas Group
Health Italia S.p.A.
SDM Società Dietetica Medica S.r.l.
Sic. Or. S.r.l. – Sicor Societa’ Italiana Corticosteroidi S.r.l.
Teva Italia S.r.l.
Wellspect S.r.l.
Zhermack S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Represented Teva Italia S.r.l. before the Council of State in the first dispute concerning the inclusion in the Transparency List and thus the automatic substitution at pharmacy level of the originator drug produced by biological synthesis with Teva’s equivalent Teriparatide drug produced by chemical synthesis.
- Advised Grifols Italia S.p.A. on high-value legal proceedings related to the fractioning of plasma within Italy’s ‘payback’ system, successfully suspending a €122 million tender notice and participating in a preliminary market consultation for a forthcoming €100 million tender.
- Advised SDM Società Dietetica Medica S.r.l. on regulatory, contractual, and intellectual property matters following its acquisition by Nestlé Health Science, ensuring compliance with advertising rules and managing intellectual property effectively.
Italy > Industry focus: Retail Tier 2
Osborne Clarke advises a range of Italian businesses and also some notable international corporations in the retail sector. The firm offers a range of corporate and commercial services including handling transactions such as M&A, advising on employment issues or representing clients in litigation proceedings. The practice has particular expertise in advising on compliance in the retail industry, such as adhering to advertising regulations. Angelo Molinaro heads the group and acts for clients before the European Commission and the Italian Antitrust Authority, as well as administrative and civil courts.Practice head(s):
Angelo Molinaro
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Testimonials
‘Marialaura Boni has been exceptionally focused on the assignment, strongly client-centric, very professionally updated, with a flexible approach but goal-oriented’
‘The great team’s willingness and flexibility combined with a very broad knowledge and experience of specific industry issues make this team an important ally in defining commercial strategy. I know several lawyers in this team and I appreciated along the years their pro-activity in identifying, even in advance, issues of interest. Their support was strategic also in the non-critical situation when they delivered dedicated case studies or guidelines on certain issues.’
‘Versatility, wide experience and pro-activity make Avv. Angelo Molinaro a great support for his clients to understand the criticality of the business and prevent risks. His high professional and human values, oriented towards problem-solving, definition of legal support strategies and suggestion of practical solutions to reduce/exclude risk for clients contribute to making Avv. Molinaro a precious consultant.’
Key clients
Autotorino S.p.A
Binda Italia S.r.l.
Cisalpina Tours S.p.A. / Bluvacanze S.p.A. / Going S.r.l.
Coccinelle S.p.A.
Coop Italia (Consorzio Nazionale delle Cooperative di consumatori)
Diageo Plc
Giordano Vini
Klépierre Management S.r.l.
Mandarina Duck S.p.A.
Procter & Gamble
Re-Forme S.r.l.
Samsonite S.p.A.
Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A.
The GB Foods, S.A.
Wyler Vetta S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Permanent outside advisor to Procter & Gamble in Italy on a wide range of matters.
- Permanent legal counsel to Coop, advising on a diverse range of issues.
- Provide day-to-day employment law advice to Coccinelle S.p.A. and Mandarina Duck S.p.A., two portfolio companies of E-Land Group.
Italy > Industry focus: TMT Tier 2
Strong in IP and data protection issues, Osborne Clarke advises digital and media companies on the application of consumer protection regulations and GDPR matters. The firm is well-versed in the e-commerce and fintech fields. It is also experienced in handling employment proceedings and dismissals for its TMT clients. Gianluigi Marino, the team’s practice head, specialises in digital transformation and data management advice. Federico M Ferrara offers IP support, whilst Antonio Racano is experienced in consumer law and data protection matters.Practice head(s):
Gianluigi Marino
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is composed of enthusiastic and proactive professionals who keep clients abreast of industry news and innovative approaches designed to always be compliant with EU and local new pieces of laws.’
‘Gianluigi Marino is an outstanding professional who leaves no detail overlooked and communicates clearly and completely with the client.’
‘Osborne Clarke’s team has the unique ability to offer both legal and technical advice. In particular, it is able to understand the technical specificities of the issues presented and find innovative solutions that manage to combine legal and technical aspects.’
‘Extreme competence and professionalism.’
‘Competent team.’
‘Gianluigi Marino stood out for his exceptional responsiveness. His pragmatic approach, combined with insightful recommendations that took into account the legal nuances of multiple jurisdictions, was invaluable to the success of the project.’
Key clients
APA
ByteDance
Costim S.r.l.
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
Dplay Entertainment Ltd.
Havas Creative Group S.r.l.
Mail Boxes Etc.
Nuovo Imaie
NTT DATA Italia S.p.A.
PDU Music & Productions S.A.
Re-Forme S.r.l.
Satispay S.p.A.
Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A.
Sportway Media Group
Treatwell Group
Uber Technologies Inc.
Uber B.V.
Sony Music Publishing
Work highlights
- Advising Satispay on the development and deployment of AI tools for fraud prevention and new services like payment options for minors and meal vouchers.
- Assisting Havas Group with drafting data processing agreements and privacy notices, and advising on contracts with influencers and user-generated content for advertising campaigns, ensuring GDPR compliance.
- Advising Costim on the Chorus Life urban transformation project, focusing on data protection strategy, GDPR-compliant documentation, and intellectual property issues related to the development of its smart city platform.
Italy > Intellectual property
Music copyright specialist Federico M Ferrara leads the IP team at Osborne Clarke, which is highly active in copyright protection, trade mark disputes, cross-border transactional matters, and more. The group is a go-to among media sector clients and is notably experienced in intellectual property protection in the music industry. On the bench is Marialaura Boni, whose varied practice includes trade mark licensing, and Alessandra Corigliano, who assists companies with brand strategy.Practice head(s):
Federico M Ferrara
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Testimonials
‘Marialaura Boni is outstanding in competence, efficiency, engagement and collaboration.’
‘Competence and professionalism combined with courtesy and helpfulness in legal support.’
‘I worked with the legal team at Osborne Clarke, and I am truly impressed by the professionalism and expertise they demonstrated throughout our collaboration. The lawyer I worked with, Boni, was not only highly knowledgeable in her field but also provided clear, practical advice that was tailored to my specific needs. Communication was seamless, and she consistently kept me informed.’
‘In OC the team that is in charge of intellectual property is highly skilled and constantly informed of new laws. They are very competent in the publishing and discographic industry. They closely follow the transformations in platforms involved in digital music distribution.’
‘Osborne’s IP team always provides exceptional advice. The team is constantly updated on market news and they make the client feel like they know your business well. Its people are very sensitive to our needs and provide constant support in all areas of business from a strategic point of view.’
‘They are extremely different from other law firms I have worked with because they give exceptional attention to clients’ needs and have a very sensible and human approach. We are treated as if we are their only clients, always top of their priorities. The team is very proactive and very competent in all areas of business.’
Key clients
Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A.
Sony Music Publishing group of companies
APA – Audiovisual Producers Association
Binda Italia S.r.l.
Grifols Italia S.p.A.
Havas Group
PDU Italia S.r.l.
Re-Forme S.r.l.
Wyler Vetta S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Advising Sony Music Publishing and Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A. on a host of matters relating to copyright law, including copyright disputes.
- Represented a global entertainment company in revising contracts with a dubbing studio, focusing on the issue of appropriate and proportionate remuneration under the Italian Copyright Directive.
- Represented APA (Associazione Produttori Audiovisivi) in various intellectual property matters, including negotiations with collecting societies and European Union and US audiovisual companies.
Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 3
Providing ‘quality legal advice with a high degree of knowledge’, Osborne Clarke regularly advises clients in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional disputes, leveraging its international network. The firm is frequently instructed in insolvency and debt restructuring proceedings. It is also able to support clients in arbitrations and other ADR procedures. Leading from Milan, Federico Banti is a specialist at the evidentiary stage of disputes, before the Supreme Court and arbitration tribunals. Francesco Berardi specialises in commercial and bankruptcy matters.Practice head(s):
Federico Banti
Other key lawyers:
Francesco Berardi; Daniele Fontanari
Testimonials
‘Has the capacity to summarise the issues and put them in a straight order.’
‘Excellent coordination with the in-house legal team. They provide quality legal advice with a high degree of knowledge of the sector.’
‘Federico Banti and Daniele Fontanari provide client-focused legal advice, analysing the problems with a long-term perspective and taking into account the particularities of the sector and the companies they are advising.’
‘Competence and attention to the clients.’
‘Federico Banti is competent, capable of understanding the real need of the clients and excellent in deciding the litigation strategy.’
Key clients
AGESP Energia S.r.l.
Pasubio Sviluppo S.p.A.
Unieco Soc. Coop. in LCA
Work highlights
- Advised Unieco, an Italian cooperative in real estate and construction, on ongoing legal actions related to a past debt restructuring agreement involving a €470m claim settlement with creditor banks and planned liability actions against responsible parties.
- Assisted real estate company Pasubio Sviluppo in high-value insolvency-related litigation against Credit Agricole Italia over breach of financial support commitments, resulting in Pasubio’s liquidation and a separate €68m debt restructuring effort.
- Represented AGESP Energia, an energy carrier marketing company, in a significant court case regarding ARERA regulations on switching natural gas supply contracts, achieving a favourable decision that clarified supplier obligations regarding credit acquisition.
Italy > Employment Tier 3
An ‘extremely efficient’ team, Osborne Clarke boasts sector-specific insight into the fields of pharma and retail. With its international presence, the firm is well-adapted to advising on multi-jurisdictional matters. It is also well-versed in advising clients on adjustments to remote working and health and safety issues. The team is led by the ‘excellent’ Pietro Scianna, who is an expert on terminations. Giuliana Caira is a key contact for issues of risk management, policy drafting and personnel management.Practice head(s):
Pietro Scianna
Other key lawyers:
Giuliana Caira; Ilaria Patti
Testimonials
‘Osborne Clarke is really doing a great job. All requests are answered exceptionally quickly and really good solutions for all legal problems.’
‘Pietro Scianna and Ilaria Patti are working excellently.’
‘The team is extremely efficient in providing prompt, complete, practical, and clear responses to our needs.’
‘I would not work with any other lawyer than Pietro Scianna: he is very dedicated, always accurate, very quick in answering in a perfect way.’
‘Pietro Scianna is excellent at juggling multiple complex matters and providing pragmatic, clear advice.’
Key clients
AIG Europe S.A.
Air Canada
AutoTorino S.p.A.
Avalara Inc.
Binda Italia S.r.l.
Bolt Support Services IT S.r.l.
Coccinelle S.p.A.
Corcym S.r.l.
Diageo Italia S.p.A.
Doctolib S.r.l.
DocuSign Inc.
Euroapi Italy S.r.l.
Ganni S.a.S.
Grifols Italia S.p.A.
Mandarina Duck S.p.A.
Manucor S.p.A.
Nomura Financial Products Europe GmbH
Open Text S.r.l.
Pometon S.p.A.
Re-Forme S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Advised Autotorino, an Italian automotive retail group, on the employment aspects of its acquisition of the entire share capital of Mercedes-Benz Roma S.p.A.
- Advising AIG Europe S.A. on a permanent basis for all employment matters.
- Advising multinational pharma company Grifols S.A. on its merger with Biotest Italia S.r.l.
Italy > EU and competition law Tier 3
‘Composed of competent professionals’, Osborne Clarke is experienced in advising clients in investigations and resultant litigation, including appeals and damages claims. The firm is also well-versed in antitrust compliance programmes, merger controls and FDI issues. Leading the practice from Rome, Enrico Fabrizi is an expert on cartel investigations and abuse of dominance. Valeria Veneziano is notable within the team for her experience in compliance programmes and merger control.Practice head(s):
Enrico Fabrizi
Other key lawyers:
Valeria Veneziano; Angelo Molinaro
Testimonials
‘Enrico Fabrizi and his team are really sophisticated lawyers. They are top quality in everything they do.’
‘Enrico Fabrizio always finds good and sometimes amazing solutions with respect to all the matters he deals with.’
‘They are efficient and transparent in managing practices.’
‘Precise, punctual and competent.’
‘The law firm is composed of competent professionals who make an important contribution based on their expertise. ’
‘The antitrust team at Osborne Clarke is truly exceptional, among the best in Italy. They combine attention to detail with the ability to keep a wide perspective.’
‘Enrico Fabrizi and Valeria Veneziano stand out for their skills and are a pleasure to work with.’
‘The overall service is excellent. The team has a very good understanding of our business and our business needs.’
Key clients
APA
Arad Ltd.
Autotorino S.p.A.
Bormioli Luigi S.p.A.
CNS
Credem
FAAC S.p.A.
Grendi Trasporti Marittimi S.p.A.
Nuovo Imaie
Ovdamatic S.p.A.
Reale Group
WaterTech S.p.A.
Procter & Gamble Italia S.p.A.
Pometon S.p.A.
Re-Forme S.r.l.
Samsonite S.p.A.
Tenaris Dalmine S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Assisted Bormioli Luigi S.p.A. in a cartel investigation by the Italian Antitrust Authority concerning the wine bottle sector.
- Represented WaterTech S.p.A. and Arad Ltd in a cartel investigation and subsequent appeals, reducing fines significantly.
- Represented Credito Emiliano S.p.A. in proceedings against Bancomat S.p.A., challenging an anti-competitive ATM remuneration model.
Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 3
Osborne Clarke is geared to handle energy infrastructure development, regulatory compliance, and transactions. Giovanni Penzo is reputed in the water sector. Giorgio Lezzi is knowledgeable of administrative law and Myriam Ambrosio handles joint ventures in the energy sector. Angelo Maria Quintieri and Federica Fischetti are other key team members. Riccardo Roversi left the team in early 2025.Other key lawyers:
Key clients
A2A Group
Acque Bresciane S.r.l.
Acinque Tecnologie S.r.l.
AGESP Energia S.r.l.
CAP Holding S.p.A.
Cogeme Group
Costim S.r.l.
Engie Italia S.p.A.
ENI S.p.A.
Equitix Investment Management Ltd.
Field Italia S.r.l.
Industrie De Nora S.p.A.
Itelyum Regeneration S.p.A.
Juwi Energie Rinnovabili S.r.l.
NHOA
Octopus Renewables Ltd.
Province of Lecco
Renantis S.p.A.
Tea Group
Uniacque S.p.A.
Yinson Renewables
Work highlights
- Advised the Province of Lecco on the legal assessment and structuring of Italy’s first public-private partnership (PPP) for a Renewable Energy Community (REC) at a provincial level, valued at over €110 million.
- Represented AGESP Energia S.r.l. in a case before the Court of Rome regarding ARERA regulations on natural gas supply contract switching, with a decision involving over €5 million.
- Advised on the Chorus Life Bergamo project, a multi-functional smart district in Bergamo.
Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 3
Well-versed in construction and development matters, Osborne Clarke regularly advises clients on urban regeneration and infrastructure projects, with a focus on sustainable and energy-saving models. The firm also advises clients on investment transactions in a wide range of asset classes, including hospitality and logistics hub matters. Simone Monesi, an expert in tech, regulatory and financial issues affecting real estate, and Sara Miglioli, who advises on corporate and commercial real estate, lead the team.Practice head(s):
Simone Monesi; Sara Miglioli
Other key lawyers:
Roberto Salis
Testimonials
‘Empathy and capability.’
‘The team is well composed with the right mix of seniority. The senior lawyers have a deep knowledge of the relevant real estate topics and are able to strongly support the client in both the due diligence process and negotiation of the contractual documentation. They are also very pleasant people which helps working together.’
‘Roberto Salis and Simone Monesi are two great professionals, always ready to advise the client with appropriate and very prompt feedback.’
Key clients
AEGIDE Milano Vivarini S.r.l.
AKNO Group
CloudHQ LLC.
Costim S.r.l.
DeA Capital SGR S.p.A
Habona Invest GmbH
Pareus S.r.l.
Industrie De Nora S.p.A.
Klépierre Management S.r.l.
RI Infrastrutture S.r.l.
RI Ambiente S.r.l.
Mirastar
KKR
NewCold Cooperatief U.A.
Ruby Hotels GmbH
Savills Investment Managers SGR S.p.A.
UCI Cinemas
Zurich Insurance Group
Work highlights
- Advising CloudHQ, a San Francisco-based developer, on a 54-acre data centre in Italy, to be leased to leading high-tech companies.
- Advising Costim on the innovative smart district project Chorus Life Bergamo and on a project for the development of a new marina in Pietra Ligure.
- Advising sustainable tech manufacturer Industrie DeNora S.p.A. on its “Italian GigaFactory” project.
Italy > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3
Osborne Clarke‘s multidisciplinary practice advises on, in addition to pure restructuring and insolvency issues, the finance, regulatory, tax and public law issues affecting clients in distressed situations. The firm is also accustomed to supporting creditors, suppliers and lenders in crisis settlement matters. The team is led by Filippo Canepa, who advises clients on crisis management, insolvency proceedings and reorganisations. Maurizio Zonca is a key member of the team, advising bankruptcy trustees on liability claims and debt collection.Practice head(s):
Filippo Canepa
Other key lawyers:
Federica Greggio; Maurizio Zonca
Testimonials
‘The team is very well headed by Filippo Canepa and is made of individuals which has a high level of knowledge of insolvency rules. They are also proactive in helping the client in all its needs and efficiently follow the more practical aspects of the procedure, finding interesting solutions.’
‘All the team made an excellent impression both for their competence and for their commitment to follow the clients’ needs.’
‘Filippo Canepa and Maurizio Zonca are top-class professionals.’
‘Filippo Canepa and Maurizio Zonca demonstrate great professionalism, experience and knowledge of the subject matter they deal with.’
‘Full range of specialized lawyers, fast in any answer, up-to-date on technology for meeting and reporting, oriented to sustainability.’
‘Filippo Canepa is outstanding in his attention to the client and in the search for a solution.’
Key clients
AMCO Asset Management Company S.p.A.
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A.
FMS Wertmanagement AöR
Holding Partecipazioni Energetiche S.r.l.
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
Pasubio Sviluppo S.p.A.
Prelios S.p.A.
System Holz S.r.l.
Oxidal System S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Assisting German federal institution FMS Wertmanagement on a multi-billion framework agreement to unwind Hypo Real Estate Holding AG, the Italian assets of which have included over €11 billion in loans, derivatives, bonds, and asset sales.
- Advised the Pozzi Group, including its parent company System Holz s.r.l. and subsidiary Oxidal System s.r.l, on a complex debt restructuring process.
- Advising Pasubio Sviluppo S.p.A., a real estate company focusing on the redevelopment of the “Area Pasubio” district in Parma, on a complex insolvency procedure caused by the client’s deteriorated financial situation.
Italy > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory Tier 4
Osborne Clarke's team in Milan comprises experts in financial services-related regulatory compliance, and market entry and growth matters. The Italian banking and finance regulatory department is led by Nunzia Melaccio, who has longstanding experience in advising on the regulatory compliance side to fund formations, asset management and investment services.Practice head(s):
Nunzia Melaccio
Testimonials
‘Deep knowledge of the business sector. ’
‘Really reliable and professional.’
Key clients
ALLX
Alti Tiederman – Italian Branch
Capitalsuite SIM
Decalia SIM
Oppenheimer Europe
Paymentsense
Riverfield Partners
Satispay
Ulixes SGR
VC Partners SGR
Work highlights
- Advised Decalia SIM on expanding its investment services in Italy, including regulatory compliance assistance.
- Assisted Capitalsuite SIM with obtaining authorisation from CONSOB and the Bank of Italy to operate as an Italian investment adviser under the MIFID framework.
- Assisted VC Partners SGR with obtaining authorisation from the Bank of Italy, and establishing its first fund within the EUVECA regulatory framework.
Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 4
Osborne Clarke's expertise in Milan covers investment, real estate, project and acquisition finance, as well as cross-border financings, alternative lending and sustainable and green financing. Financial services head Andrea Pinto advises borrowers on cross-border transactions; Federica Greggio is a corporate banking specialist; and Antonio Fugaldi has ‘superb negotiation skills’.Practice head(s):
Andrea Pinto
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Always supportive, ready and competent.’
‘The team is composed of senior and junior lawyers, who are always available and ready to support in a proper manner, which means assisting from the preliminary phases of a deal through to the end.‘
‘Clients appreciate the flexibility in their assistance, even when deals are at an early stage, when the right advice can often make the deal happen. This is of great value for the client.’
‘The team is well led by Andrea Pinto – a strong and experienced lawyer in the banking/finance field with a very commercial approach.’
‘Andrea Pinto focuses on the most relevant issues and guides clients through negotiations. Andrea is always ready to support his client.’
‘Antonio Fugaldi and his team are preferred Italian legal advisers for any finance-related work.’
‘Antonio Fugaldi – always helpful, proactive, practical and deal oriented.’
‘Antonio Fugaldi – clients appreciate his deep knowledge and superb negotiation skills, as well as his business mindset.’
Key clients
AKNO Group
Coima SGR
Colliers Global Investors
NHOA
Atlante
NHOA Energy
NHOA Australia Pty
Astraco
Armonia Group
Hines
KKR
Principal Real Estate Europe
Work highlights
- Assisted in relation to an MLBO by the managers of PA Expertise and PA ABS, which involved advice on a financing via subordinated, mezzanine and senior loans for the purchase of such companies from the Retelit Group.
- Advised AKNO Group on negotiating a €150m facility with Deutsche Bank for real estate investments.
- Advised NHOA Group entities on a €100m credit line provided by CTBC Bank Co to support various financing transactions.
Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 4
Osborne Clarke's Italy team advises banks, funds and companies (that lend finance in Italy) on acquisition finance, alternative lending and real estate finance, along with sustainable and green financing. Andrea Pinto is financial services head; Federica Greggio focuses on acquisition finance; and Antonio Fugaldi is an alternative lending specialist.Practice head(s):
Andrea Pinto
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Relevant experience. Unique know how. Professionalism and well-established reputation.’
‘Around-the-clock availability. Extremely high-level professionalism and deep knowledge of matters. Very good inter-personal skills.’
‘The Italian banking and finance practice of the firm benefits from consolidated relations with key players on the market, in particular those operating in the energy, financial services, real estate and infrastructure sectors.’
‘The firm has a particular ability to create streamlined multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional teams, based on the needs of the client and the individual transaction, ensuring technical excellence and pragmatism at the same time. Their responsiveness is particularly noteworthy.’
‘Smart team, with solid expertise in real estate aspects, including administrative issues. Always available for discussion and also training.’
‘The team is still very much partner-led and clients do appreciate that. A partner is always available for calls or explanations, and they are very good at adjusting to tight deadlines. ’
‘Andrea Pinto is an excellent lawyer, and now among the most successful and well-recognised professionals in Milan and beyond. His pioneering experience in various sectors make him one of the best choices for structured and complex financing transactions in Italy.’
‘Antonio Fugaldi shows a higher-than-average availability for client relationship activities, including explanations to the client of long portions of contracts and legal documents. Clients particularly appreciate this, also given the number of hours dedicated to such activities.’
Key clients
Areal Bank
ABN Amro Asset Based Finance
Alpha Bank
Azimut Investments
Azimut Private Capital Management
Banca Nazionale del Lavoro BNPP
Banco BPM
Bayerische Landesbank (BayernLB)
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
BPER Banca
Civibank Banca di Cividale
Cassa di Risparmio di Bolzano
IKB Deutsche Industriebank
FMS Wertmanagement
Illimity Bank
Intesa Sanpaolo
Mount Street Mortgage Servicing
MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese
Natixis
Natixis Pfandbriefbank
Solution Bank
UniCredit
Work highlights
- Advised FMS Wertmanagement on a €11.4bn instruction to handle risk positions and non-strategic operations from the Hypo Real Estate Holding, including loans, derivatives, bonds, asset sales and restructurings.
- Advised Mount Street Mortgage Servicing on financing transactions totalling €200m, involving trust deeds from international alternative lenders for the acquisition and development of logistics assets across Europe.
- Advised a consortium of banks, including Natixis (Milan branch) Unicredit, Banco BPM and MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese on an extension request, in relation to a €113m facility agreement granted to DeaCapital.
Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
The corporate practice at Osborne Clarke houses experts in energy and digital sector deals. The practice is led by ‘smart’ M&A and private equity transaction specialist Giuliano Lanzavecchia and also includes corporate and commercial law expert Giovanni Penzo.Practice head(s):
Giuliano Lanzavecchia
Other key lawyers:
Giovanni Penzo; Filippo Palmieri; Chiara Carioti; Alberto Passera; Antonio Maria Sessa
Testimonials
‘A team that is well balanced. Good skills and availability. Brilliant problem solvers and deal-oriented.’
‘What makes Osborne Clarke’s commercial and corporate practice unique is its blend of deep industry knowledge with a forward-thinking approach.’
‘Clients value the team’s ability to provide not only expert legal advice but also strategic business insights that align with the client’s long-term goals.’
‘Their strength lies in a collaborative and tailored approach, adapting to client needs with flexibility and precision.’
‘Compared to other firms, Osborne Clarke stands out for its commitment to innovation, particularly in leveraging technology.’
‘Giuliano Lanzavecchia – sa mart problem-solver and lateral thinker.’‘
‘Giovanni Penzo has an unparalleled sense of initiative and a constructive approach – always focused on ensuring the deal’s success and the best interests of his client.’
Key clients
Acque Bresciane
Arol
AutoTorino
Azimut Investments
Barry-Wehmiller Companies
BrianzAcque
Faac
Five Elms Capital
Georg Fischer Group
Germany
Grifols Italia
Illuminem
Itelyum Regeneration
Nerea
Nhoa Energy
Octopus Renewables
Re-Forme
Work highlights
- Advised AutoTorino on the acquisition of Mercedes-Benz Warszawa.
- Advised Grifols Italia on its acquisition of Biotest Italia (and subsequent merger by incorporation).
- Advised Re-Forme on a transaction that led to the entry of Peninsula Capital into the company’s share capital.
Osborne Clarke > Firm Profile
The firm: Osborne Clarke is a fast-growing international legal practice, with more than 800 lawyers working across Europe, Asia and the US. The team offers a high-quality joined-up service for multi-jurisdiction work, focused on getting commercial results for the client. Osborne Clarke’s legal expertise is underpinned by its in-depth knowledge of seven key industry sectors: digital business; energy and utilities; financial services; life sciences and healthcare; real estate and infrastructure; retail; and transport and automotive. For businesses in these sectors, Osborne Clarke not only offers a full range of legal services, but uses its sector knowledge to provide insights that help clients take effective action at the right time.
Osborne Clarke is recognised for its unstuffy culture, which means that clients experience strong relationships and a consistently approachable, easy-to-understand style no matter where they are based.
Osborne Clarke’s four Italian offices, in Milan, Rome, Brescia and Padua, offer clients expert advice on all business issues, including transactions, litigation, employment and tax. The team has a deep understanding of a range of industry sectors, including digital business, energy and utilities, life sciences, retail and transport and automotive. Osborne Clarke is recognised as a leading adviser to the Italian renewable energy sector.
Areas of practice: Osborne Clarke delivers a full range of legal services in the context of clients’ industry sectors, with a particular focus on digital business, energy and utilities, financial services, life sciences and healthcare, real estate and infrastructure, retail, and transport and automotive.
Commercial: the team advises clients on the contracts that underpin their business as well as day-to-day issues, from outsourcing, expanding sales networks, IP, procuring goods and services to checking advertising compliance.
Competition and antitrust: the team covers every aspect of competition law for corporate clients across different industrial sectors. Services include compliance programmes, audits, antitrust proceedings and notifications of concentration to the national authority and the European Commission. It also advises on consumer protection matters, misleading advertising as well as in regulatory issues (particularly in the audiovisual and energy sectors).
Corporate: Osborne Clarke advises at every stage of company development across all corporate issues, from equity and debt fundraisings, to M&A, IPOs and JVs. OC also advises on the establishment of compliant and efficient governance structures.
Dispute resolution: Osborne Clarke’s disputes team resolves complex, high-value disputes across a wide range of jurisdictions. Services include early-stage strategic input, representing clients in court proceedings, international arbitration, mediations and regulatory investigations.
Employment: practical, day-to-day support covers the full range of employment issues from recruitment and employee incentive schemes to dismissal, risk management and reputational issues. The team is an acknowledged leader in defending employers on high-profile litigation claims, TUPE and reorganisation issues.
Financing and lending: Osborne Clarke provides a specialist service for banks, lenders, businesses and sponsors, advising across the range of finance options, from debt financing to equity fundraisings and crowdfunding. The team delivers high-quality risk management in a commercially appropriate way.
Restructuring and insolvency: whether it’s tax debt restructurings, insolvency proceedings or dispute resolution, the team works with banks and businesses in financial difficulty to, where possible, rescue businesses by maximising realisations for stakeholders while also mitigating risk.
Tax: Osborne Clarke’s pan-European team of tax specialists resolves taxation issues and finds tax solutions for transactions and other company and group structuring. Their aim is to make sure that clients only pay their fair share of tax.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking & Finance | Andrea Pinto | ||
Banking and finance regulatory | Nunzia Melaccio | ||
Commercial | Sara Miglioli | ||
Competition and antitrust | Enrico Fabrizi | ||
Corporate | Giuliano Lanzavecchia | ||
Dispute resolution | Federico Banti | ||
Employment | Pietro Scianna | ||
Energy and utilities | Riccardo Roversi | ||
Intellectual property | Federico M Ferrara | ||
Life sciences and healthcare | Maria Grazia Medici | ||
Public & Administrative law | Giorgio Lezzi | ||
Real estate | Simone Monesi | ||
Restructuring and insolvency | Filippo Canepa | ||
Tax | Claudio Grisanti | ||
Tech, Media & Comms | Gianluigi Marino |
Lawyer Profiles
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Federico Banti | Federico has accrued wide-ranging experience advising businesses in dispute resolution both in… | View Profile |
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Filippo Canepa | For over 20 years Filippo’s work in the field of insolvency has… | View Profile |
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Enrico Fabrizi | Enrico is an internationally recognised expert in Italian and European competition law.… | View Profile |
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Federico M Ferrara | Federico Ferrara has over 25 years’ experience in Intellectual Property law, acquired… | View Profile |
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Antonio Fugaldi | Antonio assists clients across a wide range of banking and restructuring matters,… | View Profile |
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Federica Greggio | Federica has, from the outset, played a fundamental role in Osborne Clarke:… | View Profile |
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Claudio Grisanti | Claudio specialises in tax law and offers extensive experience in all areas… | View Profile |
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Giuliano Lanzavecchia | Giuliano is a key point of reference in M&A and Private Equity… | View Profile |
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Giorgio Lezzi | Giorgio represents a reference point in the Italian infrastructure services sector, also… | View Profile |
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Gianluigi Marino | Gianluigi represents a leading voice in the ambit of digital transformation –… | View Profile |
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Maria Grazia Medici | In a legal career spanning more than 20 years, Maria Grazia has… | View Profile |
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Nunzia Melaccio | Nunzia has practised financial services and banking law since 2000 and heads… | View Profile |
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Sara Miglioli | In addition to being a transaction lawyer dealing with all corporate and… | View Profile |
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Simone Monesi | Simone has a comprehensive understanding of Urban Dynamics transformations, grounded in his… | View Profile |
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Giovanni Penzo | Giovanni is an expert in corporate and commercial law, advising Italian and… | View Profile |
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Andrea Pinto | Andrea Pinto has worked for leading global law firms and finance institutions,… | View Profile |
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Pietro Scianna | Pietro has in-depth and diverse experience in all areas of labour law:… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
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Germany: Advertising & Marketing
Published: October 2024
Authors: Robert Briske Charlotte Harrendorf, LL.M.
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Advertising & Marketing laws and regulations applicable in Germany.
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France: Real Estate
Published: December 2024
Authors: François-Régis Fabre-FalretStéphane CataysAlexandre Le MièreJoanna PeltzmanDorothee Chambon
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Real Estate laws and regulations applicable in France.
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The Netherlands: Employee Incentives
Published: February 2025
Authors: Jim Margry Job van der Pol Sjoerd Waagmeester Luuk Molendijk Cees Graafland
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Employee Incentives laws and regulations applicable in The Netherlands.
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United Kingdom: Venture Capital
Published: April 2025
Authors: Robert WoodRob HayesMathias LoertscherJames Taylor
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Venture Capital laws and regulations applicable in United Kingdom.
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Germany: Cartels
Published: April 2025
Authors: Dr. Sebastian Hack, LL.MDr. Dominka Ropertz, LL.M.
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Cartels laws and regulations applicable in Germany.
- Administrative and public law
- Data privacy and data protection
- Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences
- Industry focus: Retail
- Industry focus: TMT
- Intellectual property
Firm Rankings
- Dispute resolution
- Employment
- EU and competition law
- Industry focus: Energy
- Real estate and construction
- Restructuring and insolvency