Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP > Rome, Italy > Firm Profile
Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Offices

VIA DI RIPETTA 142
00186 ROMA
Italy
Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Italy > Compliance Tier 1
The compliance and investigations practice at Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP houses a go-to team for advice on corporate governance and internal controls. It also assists with risk analysis and structuring compliance programmes that are based on anti-corruption laws. Partner-level support is provided by ‘outstanding professional‘ Gianluca Cattani and Roberta Battistin. Francesca Petronio left the firm in late 2022, and Bruno Cova and Massimo Ugo Maria Contesso departed for Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria in 2023.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team has been a very impressive discovery because of its extensive knowledge, quality and standing.‘
‘Gianluca Cattani is an outstanding professional, who is reliable, trustworthy, able to understand all potentially critical issues, and foresees any potential scenario.‘
Key clients
Royal Dutch Shell
Work highlights
- Acted for Royal Dutch Shell in criminal proceedings in Italy, which involved compliance with Legislative Decree 231/2001.
Italy > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3
Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has established a strong reputation for assisting global-leading entities in bankruptcy proceedings and corporate restructurings. Stanislao Chimenti has ‘great experience’ in litigation and out-of-court transactions. Counsel Carmen Pollifrone is highlighted as key, along with associate Francesca Renzi. Bruno Cova and Juljan Puna left for Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria in 2023.Practice head(s):
Stanislao Chimenti; Maurizio Cimetti
Other key lawyers:
Carmen Pollifrone; Francesca Renzi; Antonio Di Gaspare
Testimonials
‘The team is very prepared, collaborative and available for comparison.’
‘The firm has a strong background in turnaround operations and its teams are really capable in solving complex corporate law issues as such as in any kind of restructuring and insolvency practice.’
‘Stanislao Chimenti in particular never fails to prove his professional and human talents, his awareness of the crucial role he plays in his clients’ business. He is not only serious, reliable and skilled, but he is also always (holidays included) available for meetings, conference calls or just phone consultancies. Last but not least, he manages his team in an excellent way and his team work is always outstanding.’
‘We used the firm and team for a very specialized question, and We’re pleased with their ability to bring expertise to the table and add specific insolvency law input from both Italian and English law perspective to the mix as well. they have deep academic and practical insights and has a thorough understanding of matter referred.’
‘The firm is responsive and available; they go in-depth in the issues with a broad and complete approach. A firm of competent professionals, always available and with great preparation in the most diverse subjects and have a methodical approach.’
‘Stanislao Chimenti is always punctual and reliable. In general, all the partners are able to explain all the steps in simple terms, and to share decisions. Stanislao Chimenti has acquired such expertise in the sector also from a commercial point of view that manages to combine business needs with regulatory prerogatives.’
‘I have a perfect relationship with them, they have been always ready to consider the issue of the procedure that I represent.’
Key clients
Lecta S.A.’s Committee Of Noteholders
Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management LLC
Man GLG Limited
Stellex Capital Holdings Luxembourg S.a.r.l.
Numen Capital
Società Italiana Condotte d’Acqua S.p.A. in A.S
Preca Brummel S.p.A. in A.S.
Galimberti S.p.A. in A.S.
Stefanel S.p.A. In A.S.
Blutec S.p.A. in A.S.
Ingegneria S.p.A. in A.S.
Caius Capital LLP
P. Schoenfeld Asset Management LP
IWG Plc
Heerema Marine Contractors Nederland SE
Tirrenia Navigazione S.p.A. in A.S.
Siremar S.p.A. in A.S.
Davidson Kempner European Partners
Work highlights
- Advising the international funds Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management LLC, Man GLG Limited and Stellex Capital Holdings Luxembourg on the restructuring of Officine Maccaferri.
Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 4
Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP acts in domestic and cross-border disputes for corporate and financial entities, with additional expertise in white-collar crime. The team is led by Francesca Pedretti and is frequently instructed in investigations, compliance matters, bankruptcy and restructuring litigation. Liability and breaches of contract are also handled by the group through cross-practice cooperation with the firm’s M&A team. Francesca Petronio left the firm in October 2022, and Bruno Cova departed for Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria in April 2023.Practice head(s):
Francesca Pedretti
Testimonials
‘Great to work in large teams involving different practice areas, both domestic Italian and international law. They can cover all areas of law we needed, including complex insolvency proceedings, and protracted litigation’
‘Professionalism, knowledge of the market, deep experience in handling national cases across the industry and also cross-border disputes and flexibility.’
‘Francesca Pedretti is an excellent strategist and has an extensive experience in major commercial and corporate litigations and has an outstanding track record of success in the most complex cases.’
Key clients
IWG International Workspace Group
Vinci Construction Grand Projets
Edison S.p.A.
Royal Dutch Shell plc
Ceva Logistics Italia S.r.l.
IKEA Italia Retail S.r.l.
Società Italiana per Condotte d’Acqua S.p.A.
ePizza S.p.A. – Domino’s Pizza
Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management LLC.
Ramphastos Investments Group N.V.
SKS Malta Ltd.
CBRE Inc. and CBRE S.p.A.
Work highlights
Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP‘s team is headed by Maurizio Delfino, who specialises in M&A, particularly deals relating to infrastructure and distressed assets, in addition to corporate reorganisations, restructurings and private equity transactions. The wider team is also adept in general corporate and corporate governance affairs, acting in industries such as fashion, retail, luxury and furniture, and regularly acts for overseas investors who are making politically or financially sensitive acquisitions within Italy.Practice head(s):
Maurizio Delfino
Other key lawyers:
Massimo Chiais; Luca Leonardi; Massimo Palombi; Juljan Puna
Testimonials
Key clients
Jaguar Health
Atlas Holdings
Asterion
ACEA SpA
Richemont and Chloé International SAS
The Carlyle Group
GLG Partners Limited
Stellex Capital Holdings Luxembourg Sarl
UniCredit S.p.A.
Aveleos S.A.
ERG SpA
NXMH
Davidson Kempner European Partners
Work highlights
- Acted on the purchase of the entire corporate capital of Officine Maccaferri SpA from SECI SpA in a court supervised procedure and the transfer of the same into a trust structure aimed at protecting the interest of the clients as creditors of Officine Maccaferri in the restructuring process of the latter.
Italy > Data privacy and data protection
Italy > Employment
Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP > Firm Profile
Studio Legale Delfino e Associati, operating in Italy, is affiliated with Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate & Financial Services | Maurizio Delfino | mdelfino@willkie.com | +39 06 68636 1 / +39 02 76363 1 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Mr Maurizio Delfino | Maurizio Delfino is a Senior Counsel in the Corporate and Financial Services… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Total number of lawyers : Approx. 1000Languages
English Dutch French German Italian Spanish- Compliance
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Restructuring and insolvency